Don't Let Me Be Lonely Lesson Plan

The Events and Influence of 9/11

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will research the events and aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and will apply their knowledge to further analysis of Don't Let Me Be Lonely.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8

Structure:

Begin by having students look through photos of the event and aftermath of 9/11:

National Geographic

TIME

New York Magazine

After looking through the photos, have students spend about ten minutes journaling about their observations, insights, and feelings. They may wish to reflect on new information they learned from the photos or...