A Lost Lady Lesson Plan

A Dollar Saved

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will explore the character motivations of Judge Pommeroy and Captain Forrester

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2

Structure:

Begin by reminding students of the bankruptcy that Captain Forrester must deal with. As a major investor, his money must be used to pay back those who put their money in the bank.

Divide the class into two groups:

1. Team Pommeroy - These students will take on Judge Pommeroy's argument that the Captain pay only .50 for every dollar saved.

2. Team...