Haroun and the Sea of Stories Lesson Plan

Mapping the Story Moon, Part 4: The Whole Picture

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

To use Rushdie’s descriptions to create a map of the landscape where the novel occurs

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.D, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4

Structure:

Students will work individually to continue adding to their map of Kahani, to which they will add over time as they learn more about its geography. They should work in pencil on paper, as it will benefit them to have the ability to erase. In this section, they will add just a few details, like Khattam-Shud’s Citadel, and then consider their maps complete. Students will break into small groups to share...