Moby Dick Lesson Plan

The Book Was Better

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will compare one of Moby Dick's many adaptations to the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7

Structure:

Moby Dick is a novel that has been adapted several times across a number of artistic mediums, including film, television, graphic novel, and musical theater.

For this activity, students will divide into groups and select one of the many adaptations available. A list of noteworthy ones may be found here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_Moby-Dick

Students will watch/listen...