The Man in the High Castle Lesson Plan

The Real McCoy

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

To gain a comprehensive knowledge of the events of and leading up to the Second World War in order to analyze where Dick has taken from history, or invented.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3

Structure:

**Note: it is perfectly possible to extend this activity over a number of days by requesting that students go more in-depth in their research.**

In order to fully appreciate alternate history as a genre, it is extremely important to have a firm and detailed grasp of the true history. Students will perform research to gain a deeper understanding...