The Chrysanthemums Lesson Plan

Henry's Diary

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the story's perspective

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Most of "The Chrysanthemums" deals with Elisa and the man on the wagon, with Henry off on his own story. To help think about the story's themes from another perspective, ask students to write a 2- to 3-paragraph diary entry collecting Henry's thoughts as he goes on his journey.

Process:

- Before...