Zami: A New Spelling of My Name Lesson Plan

Historical and Cultural Context of Zami

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will be able to identify key points in the historical and cultural context of the text.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3

Structure:

To start, students do a Think Pair Share to share what they know about the historical and cultural context of Zami. Have students think about the following question: What historical events are happening in the beginning of Zami, and what cultures exist in Audre’s life? Then, have them chat about their thoughts with a partner. Finally, choose a few students to share out with the class. Students will likely share that the memoir starts...