Breath, Eyes, Memory Lesson Plan

Researching Haiti

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will research Haiti to better understand the setting of the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Structure:

In Breath, Eyes, Memory, Haiti is a character in and of itself. To better understand it, students will do research on the history and culture of Haiti. Ask students to consider the following in their research:

• How is life different in Haiti than in the United States?
• What is life like for young women in the country?
• What important events have taken place in the country?

Students should pick a specific topic to...