Sing, Unburied, Sing 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 identify stylistic and literary techniques in the novel such as the use of multiple perspectives, figurative language, and magical realism.

2. 2

   Students will be able to recognize and discuss connections between the novel and police brutality, mass incarceration, and poverty in the southern United States.

3. 3

   Students will be able to complete independent research on a topic related Sing, Unburied, Sing and relate their findings back to the novel.

4. 4

   Students will be able develop and execute analytical writing using strong...