We Need New Names Lesson Plan

PowerPoint Part II

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will convey research in writing and in speech, and practice clarifying and enhancing their ideas as a group

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.B

Structure:

Before the students go back to their teams, conduct a brief class-wide discussion. Have the students read aloud from pages 194-5, from "two days ago" through " LOLs on his wall." They should each read a sentence, going around the room one by one. Ask them to consider the perceptions of Mugabe displayed by each character in the scene (Darling, TK, Uncle Kojo and Aunt Fostalina). They should think about why...