No Longer at Ease Lesson Plan

What Clara Thinks

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will be able to analyze point of view in shaping the narrative.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3

Structure:

No Longer At Ease tells the story largely from Obi's point of view. But Clara has many similar experience (such as studying in England) and having a conflicted relationship with her Nigerian identity.

Have students write a chapter (or part of a chapter) from Clara's point of view. They should use evidence from the text where possible, but be free to be creative in filling in the blanks of her creative voice. Students may choose their own...