Day 2

The Secret River Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Sydney's History

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    Students will research various aspects of Sydney's history, noting how it informs their understanding of The Secret River.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

    Structure:

    When William and Sal arrive in Sydney, it is the biggest English settlement in New South Wales, but it is still little more than a camp. Over time, Sydney developed from a small camp of convicts to a sprawling metropolitan city. In this activity, students will research Sydney history as it relates to the events of The Secret River.

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