Seize the Day 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 describe and imitate elements of Bellow's writing style.

2. 2

   Students will be able to identify the primary themes of Seize the Day and how they are developed throughout the novel.

3. 3

   Students will be able to identify relevant historical events and connect them to the novel.

4. 4

   Students will be able to do extended research on a topic from Seize the Day and present their findings using various forms of media.