The Adventures of Pinocchio Lesson Plan

Pinocchio's Adventures in Italia

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will broaden their knowledge of the setting in which the text takes place.

Common Core Standards:

N/A

Structure:

The teacher should pull up Google Maps or Google Earth and, with the help of a projector, help introduce students to the geographic contours of the modern-day Republic of Italy. They can highlight regions like the Mezzogiorno, landmarks like the Seven Hills of Rome, and crucial cities like Collodi, where the story of The Adventures of Pinocchio takes place.

Finally, the teacher should pull up Google Earth and open the floor to curious students. Students should be...