Winesburg, Ohio Lesson Plan

Louise's Diary

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the story.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Unlike many of the women who George dates, Anderson does not give us much insight into Louise Runion. To address that issue, this assignment asks us to consider her response to the events of the story "Nobody Knows."

Before students begin, remind them of the key events in the story.

Give students 20 - 30 minutes to...