Nine Stories Lesson Plan

Discussion: Suicide and Depression

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

to discuss the topics of suicide and depression; to consider Moritz’s warning signals and support that could have helped Moritz; to generalize Moritz’s storyline to other cultures and time periods

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Structure:

Seymour’s suicide is shocking and disturbing in a number of ways. Explain to the class that today’s activity will be a discussion of suicide and depression. Tell students that some might feel triggered by today’s discussion; remember that some students likely know someone who has died by suicide. Allow students to refuse participation in...