In Custody Lesson Plan

Safiya's Letter

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will develop Safiya's character

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:

Remind students that Safiya has been watching Deven's visit and has her own motivations.

Individually, students will take the perspective of Safiya to write the letter she sends to summon Deven back to Nur's house. What should she use to entice Deven back? How does she obscure her own motivations?

Remind students that Safiya has to appeal to Deven's expectations to succeed.

After writing for...