Twelve Years a Slave Lesson Plan

The "Indian Ball"

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will conduct research to enhance their understanding of a particular part of the book

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

Northup describes encountering a tribe of Native Americans in the Bayou. Students will annotate his descriptions with research of their own.

Divide students into groups of 4-6. Using traditional and internet resources, have students conduct as much research as possible on the tribes living in the area of Bayou Boeuf during the time Northup was living there. Encourage students to find out as much as possible about their...