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Stories for the Trip
Kind of Activity:
Creative Writing
Objective:
Students will creatively engage with the novel's perspective
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4
Structure:
During the walk to Nairobi, the villagers hear stories about their people. These stories help give them strength and keep them focused.
Ask students to think about a difficult trip or tasks they've had to do. Imagine that they need to inspire someone else during that trip.
Give students 20 minutes...
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