Persuasion Lesson Plan

Looking at Lyme

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will artistically interpret elements from the day's chapters.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7

Structure:

Anne's trip to Lyme is her first real significant visit away from home in the book. The reader is provided with a number of interesting descriptions—both of the locations and interesting interactions there, including the infamous incident with Louisa.

Divide students into groups of 4-6. Have them choose a moment, scene, or incident from the day's chapters. They may then choose from one of the following ways of artistically interpreting it. Encourage students to consider the...