Dharma Bums Lesson Plan

Character Search History

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the importance of evidence for interpretations, and the impact of empathy on their interpretations of characters.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3

Structure:

Students will imagine coming across Ray's internet search history while he is alone at the lookout station and then reflect on the potential impact it may have on their interpretations of him, or other characters' ideas about him. At the start of (and throughout the activity) emphasize the importance of empathy for Ray to contain some of the responses students provide and to keep them focused...