Day 3

Jasmine Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Passing in America

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will explore the various types of privilege in America to contextualize Jasmine's experience in the novel

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

    Structure:

    In Chapter 18, Jasmine successfully rides the escalator and Lillian says, "You pass, Jazzy". What exactly does it mean to "pass" in America? Because America's social issues are deeply rooted in its foundation, our society still grapples with the same issues it did when Bharati Mukherjee wrote Jasmine. This activity will challenge...

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