Day 1

Zeitoun Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Background Research Part 1

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    In this lesson, students will research one topic related to Abdulrahman Zeitoun's life and use this research to draw connections to the book.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

    Structure:

    Part 1: Choosing a topic

    Students should choose from one of the topics below:

    1. The history of Syria

    2. 9/11 and Islamaphobia

    3. The history of New Orleans

    Part 2: Research

    Using online research tools, students should research their topic using reliable sources, gathering data or quotes when applicable.

    Part 3: Connecting to Zeitoun

    Turning back to the text, students...

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