In Custody Lesson Plan

Sarla's Story

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the novel's perspective

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2

Structure:

Although In Custody is told in third-person voice, it rarely focalizes in Sarla's perspective. Outside of small glimpses into her desires for a car and a better kitchen, we don't know as much about her as we do Deven and other characters.

To expand on our understanding, students will write a diary entry from Sarla's perspective. After rereading the passage in which...