The Book of Questions, III Lesson Plan

Life of Neruda

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the poet's life and the context in which he lived

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5

Structure:

Create a collective timeline for the class spanning the years of Pablo Neruda's life—either a physical timeline on chart paper or an online timeline using classroom software. Divide students into two groups. One group should be assigned to research the major events of Neruda's life, both regarding his writing and his personal life. Where did he live? Did he have children? For which other...