Zorba the Greek Lesson Plan

Into the Lesser-Known I: Greek Medieval History

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

To increase students' understanding of subjects related to the reading; to give students an opportunity to hone their presentation and research skills.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.5 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.6 ; CCSS.HSSTS-Literacy..11-12.1 ; CCSS.HSSTS-Literacy..11-12.2 ; CCSS.HSSTS-Literacy..11-12.3 ; CCSS.HSSTS-Literacy..11-12.9 ; CCSS.HSSTS-Literacy..11-12.10

Structure:

A group of students (consisting of 3-5 people) will be asked to present the fruits of their research about a particular aspect of Greek history...