Heart of Darkness Lesson Plan

Being the Reporter

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the role of point of view in Marlow's version of events and write from his perspective.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2

Structure:

Tell the students that they will be taking the role of a reporter, writing about an incident in the novel. In their role, remind them of the essential questions every reporter must ask: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Each student should choose what sort of news outlet they are writing for. Discuss some options, and how a story in a...