Aristotle's Politics Lesson Plan

Designing the Perfect City

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the book's argument.

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:

In the last books of Politics, Aristotle designs the ideal city for his readers. For this assignment, students will do the same thing. Using the principles described by Aristotle, each student will write a short description of the perfect city, its operations, and its qualities.

1. Begin by brainstorming as a group about the important qualities of a perfect city.

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