Cannery Row Lesson Plan

Who's Who In Cannery Row?

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will identify major characters in the novel and how they relate to one another.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1

Structure:

Because Cannery Row is such a tight-knit community, it's important that students have a strong understanding of who each of the main characters are, what purpose they serve in the community, and how they relate to each other. While this discussion takes place, be sure to write down key points on the board, and encourage students to copy this information into their own notes.

By the end of the discussion, students should touch on the following...