Robinson Crusoe Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to read closely to determine both explicit and implicit meanings of the text.

2. 2

   Students will be able to identify and analyze significant symbols, motifs, and themes throughout the novel, critiquing ideas and opinions with an awareness of their historical context.

3. 3

   Students will be able to analyze the structure of the text, referring to the significance of first-person narrative to the unfolding of the plot and the development of setting, character, and theme.

4. 4

   Students will be able to use textual evidence to support...