The River and the Source Lesson Plan

Understanding Kenyan Colonization and Independence

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will utilize technology and research in a multimedia presentation of the novel's setting and events and historical context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8

Structure:

This two-day activity will help the students to better understand the broader historical themes discussed in the novel, using a range of media and technological tools. The students will be assigned topics that relate to the events in this novel and prepare a short presentation which they will then present to the class so that all students will have the...