Waiting for the Barbarians Lesson Plan

Chapters 5 & 6

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7

   Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

   Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if...