The Autobiography of Malcolm X Lesson Plan

Read "Savior," "Minister Malcolm X," "Black Muslims," and "Icarus"

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.9
   Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4
   Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and...