Half of a Yellow Sun Lesson Plan

Writing About Shame

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will have a deeper understanding of the imperfect nature of humans and the mistakes we often make in difficult life situations.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3

Structure:

Begin the class with a discussion about Ugwu's participation in the rape of the bar girl with his fellow shoulders. The discussion should touch on topics of war, survival, peer pressure, morality, shame, regret, and secrets. Some questions to ask to promote thoughtful discussion may...