Beloved Lesson Plan

Live From the Clearing, It's Baby Suggs

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will be able to interpret the lessons of Baby Suggs and major themes of Beloved through self-expression.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5

Structure:

Break students into small groups (2-4 people) and have them prepare a performance or compile a short presentation based on the teachings of Baby Suggs in the Clearing. Students should consider the importance of finding self-love as a theme in Beloved....