The Haunting of Hill House Lesson Plan

Ghost Hunting

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research and create a presentation demonstrating knowledge of ghost hunting in the 19th century.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6

Structure:

Before this activity, have students research ghost hunting in the nineteenth century. Instruct them to come to class with at least four facts or ideas from their research to share with the class. As they take notes for homework, they should find the 5W’s (who, what, when, where, why) of ghost hunting.

To begin the activity, lead the class in a short discussion about ghost hunting. First, call on volunteers to answer the...