The Accidental Tourist Lesson Plan

Tyler's Prolific Career

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will read about Tyler and research her other works to understand her influence on American literature.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

Begin the activity by having students read a 2012 interview with Tyler from The Guardian. When they are finished reading, ask the following questions in class discussion:

1. Describe Tyler's writing process. How do you think this process affects the precision and clarity of her prose?

2. Describe Tyler's influences. How is she different from other American...