A Grain of Wheat Lesson Plan

Understanding Kenyan Colonization and Independence

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will utilize technology and research in a multimedia presentation of the novel's setting and events and historical context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8

Structure:

This two day activity will help the students to better understand the broader historical themes discussed in the novel, using a range of media and technological tools. The students will be assigned topics that relate to the events in this novel and prepare a short presentation which they will...