North and South Lesson Plan

Worldview Differences

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to articulate the worldview differences between Mr. Thornton and Margaret when it comes to individual and societal responsibility.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

On the board, write a “Margaret” section and a “Mr. Thornton” section. Have the class review Margaret and Thornton’s arguments in the “Wrought Iron and Gold” chapter, and then begin to describe these positions aloud. Write important points from both characters’ positions on the board under their name. The discussion should include some of the following points:

Mr. Thornton: The social...