A Dance of the Forests Lesson Plan

Read the beginning of Part Two through the end of the scene with Madame Tortoise, Warrior, Woman, and Guard.

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1
   Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1
   Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the...