Before the Coffee Gets Cold Lesson Plan

The Novel in the Genre of Magical Realism

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will understand the genre of magical realism and make infographics that clearly, accurately, and creatively explain what it is and how the novel is a part of this genre.

Structure:

Begin this activity by introducing the class to the literary/artistic genre of magical realism, providing students with the following:

- Magical Realism In 6 Minutes: Literary Fantasy or Fantastic Literature? (YouTube video)
- What Is Magical Realism? (MasterClass article)
- 11 questions you're too embarrassed to ask about magical realism (Vox article)

Watch the video together as a class, but have...