Swami and Friends Lesson Plan

Creative Writing

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will connect to the text using different creative exercises

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Structure:

The students will individually complete a creative writing assignment from one of the topics below:

1. Write a journal entry from Mani's point of view while Swami is missing. Use ideas from the cricket match as well as Swami and Mani's conversation upon Swami's return for how Mani felt.

2. Write a letter to Swami from Rajam after Rajam is settled into his new home and school.

3. Write a letter to Swami's father concerning Swami's behavior at school.

4. Imagine Swami's father's...