Shame Lesson Plan

Salman Rushdie and Magical Realism

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research and present multimodal presentations on Salman Rushdie's life and work and the literary genre of magical realism.

Structure:

You will need to secure time in a computer lab or library for this activity. Consult with school administration and librarians beforehand.

Once students have settled into their seats, break them into groups and assign each group (or have them choose) one of the topics listed below:

Salman Rushdie's Biography

Salman Rushdie's Major Works and Themes

Critical Perspectives on Shame

Magical Realism

Ask students to begin researching their topic and...