Waiting for the Barbarians Lesson Plan

Essay Writing Practice

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

In this activity, students will develop an argument and essay outline in order to further their close reading and analysis skills.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

Part 1: Choosing a theme

Students should begin by choosing one of the following themes:

Colonialism

Sexuality and Power

Guilt

Exoticism

Students may also suggest a different theme. However, it should be approved by the instructor to insure it is neither too broad nor too narrow in scope.

Part 1: Gathering Evidence

Students should spend the first ten minutes of this activity combing through the text for moments...