Native Son Lesson Plan

What does Max mean?

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Students will rewrite Max's closing argument in their own words and present it to the class, and decide whether they find his argument compelling.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.3

Structure:

Students will summarize Max's closing argument in their own words and present it to the class. Encourage them to pay particular attention to the logic of the argument and the background assumptions on which the argument depends. If time and interest permit, consider priming the class by showing them some other legal arguments from popular culture—e.g., Atticus Finch in ...