Teacher Guide

A Long Way Gone Lesson Plan

Bringing in Technology

Day One may require the use of the internet and a projector to review Rebecca Hussey's online article "What are the major differences between memoir and autobiography?". Day One will also require students to have internet access to search for sources and create bibliographies for the “Uncovering Sierra Leone’s Past” classroom activity.

Day Two will require internet access and individual computers to search for sources on the Sierra Leone Civil War. “The Importance of Music in A Long Way Gone” activity may require that speakers are set up and either a computer or record player are available for students to play their selected songs.

Day Three involves group work time for the activity “...

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