The Fault in Our Stars Lesson Plan

The Good Life

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to consider what constitutes a good or heroic life

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 ; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.9

Structure:

Ask students to begin by writing the following fifteenen-minute reflection:

Think about your favorite books/movies/television shows/etc. Are they closer to Hazel's or Augustus's worldview about the value of a person's life? What kind of life do they promote? What do you think makes a life good or heroic or valuable, and how do you think you developed those beliefs?

Students should then find a partner and share their reflections.

Ask students to share...