Billy Budd Lesson Plan

Ship's Reporter

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will view Billy's actions from an objective perspective

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.D, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.9

Structure:

From this point on, Billy Budd deals with the question of judging Billy's actions. That's going to be difficult if the students feel sympathy for Billy, especially against Claggart. To get them to step...