For Whom the Bell Tolls Lesson Plan

Judging Robert

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

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:

One of the most shocking moments in For Whom the Bell Tolls occurs when Robert refuses to let the rebels help their friend El Sordo. Instead, they all have to listen while their comrades are killed by fascists.

For this assignment, students will debate the morality and wisdom of Robert’s decision.

Begin by breaking...