Teacher Guide

A Meeting in the Dark Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will research the British colonial rule in Kenya to better understand the historical context of the text.

  2. 2

    Students will analyze how various story elements drive the plot forward.

  3. 3

    Students will produce their own short narratives.

  4. 4

    Students will connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.

  5. 5

    Students will effectively communicate with their peers in a thoughtful exchange of ideas.

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