Day 5

Past the Shallows Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    A Conversation with Parrett

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Work

    Objective:

    Students will read interviews with Parrett, apply her answers to their understanding of the novel, and consider questions of their own.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6

    Structure:

    Have students read the interview with Parrett, found in the back of most editions of the novel. If the interview isn't there, they can find it online here. Also, have them listen to/read the transcript of The Garrett's interview with Parrett from 2020.

    When students are done reading/listening, put them into small groups and distribute the...

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