Crime and Punishment Lesson Plan

Raskolnikov’s Game

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

Students will interpret the evidence provided by the text.

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.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

In Chapter VI of Part Two, Raskolnikov intentionally engages the police officer Zemetov and toys with him. This scene can be very exciting and dangerous, but it can also be difficult for some readers to picture. To help them better understand Raskolnikov’s position, they will act out the scene.

Break the class into...