Day 4

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Identity Charts

    Kind of Activity:

    Classwide Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will understand the idea of identity by exploring the main character's identity along with their own.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3

    Structure:

    In the novel, as Ari matures into manhood, he struggles with his identity, who he is and his place in the world. In this activity, the students will be exploring both Ari's identity as well as there own.

    Write "Identity" on the board and ask students to come up with a definition for the word. Identity: The qualities that make a person who they are.

    Have the students offer examples of categories that people often use to define...

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