The Road Lesson Plan

The Ends of the World

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Trace the role of the apocalypse in literature and myth.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.10

Structure:

Introduce the concept of apocalypse and Endtimes in literature and religious writing. Have students identify apocalyptic narratives that are familiar to them. They can be from any medium: books, movies, television shows, video games, etc. Once you have made a list on the board or a large sheet of paper, try to make connections between the stories. Look for recurring plot elements and tropes. It may be helpful to make a chart or diagram in order to connect the...