The Accidental Tourist Lesson Plan

Accidental Tourists

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will explore Macon's character by writing Accidental Tourist guides of their own.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6

Structure:

The Accidental Tourist series is only possible because of Macon. The books are essentially reflections of his natural approach to the world, which is cautious, conservative, isolated, and consistent. Begin the activity by having students refer to passages in which Macon is researching or writing for the Accidental Tourist. What are some of his...