Teacher Guide

Second Class Citizen Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will learn about the history of Nigerian colonization and independence.

  2. 2

    Students will identify and analyze important themes (such as sexism, racism, feminism, xenophobia) in the text and their relevance throughout recent history and today.

  3. 3

    Students will develop a profound understanding of the novel's main characters and connect their experiences to lived experiences in the real world.

  4. 4

    Students will explore and communicate their ideas related to the text using multiple forms of expression.

  5. 5

    Students will be able to speak and...

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