By Night in Chile Lesson Plan

Secrets of the Soirée House

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will create a piece of creative writing about Maria Canales's house.

Structure:

For this activity, students will imagine themselves attending one of Maria Canales's literary gatherings. Instruct them to write a short fictional journal entry or monologue from the perspective of a guest at the party. Encourage them to convey their observations, feelings, and insights about the house, the atmosphere, and the characters present. Use the following thought questions to help guide student responses:

- If you were a member of Chile's literary elite, what role would you fill (author, critic,...