The Dark Child (The African Child) Lesson Plan

Write LIke Camara Laye

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will gain a better understanding of the importance and impact of writing style and imitate Camara's style in their own writing; they will also be able to establish a connection between Camara's experiences and their own.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6

Structure:

Consider Camara’s reaction upon leaving his home for Conakry, crying and sad about the thought of leaving his parents and his home. While he knows it is the right thing to do, it’s still hard....