The Dutch House Lesson Plan

Hearing from Patchett

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will read interviews with Patchett, using her thoughts and ideas to inform their understanding of the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5

Structure:

Now that students have finished the book and seen how the story concludes, have them read through the following interviews with Patchett:

Time Magazine

LitHub

The Guardian

Los Angeles Review of Books

As they read, they should take note of significant portions of the interview, jotting them down in a journal. This might include further explanation of the...