Alas, Babylon Lesson Plan

Trader's Market

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

Students will examine the economic reality of the novel's world.

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:

The trading area at Marines Park is one of the most important development after The Day. To help students understand how the trading works, they will have their own trading block.

Structure:

Prepare for the project by asking students to bring to class items that they would like to trade. Be sure to put a reasonable price on the items. Also, allow students to trade services...