Petals of Blood Lesson Plan

Stories for the Trip

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the novel's perspective

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

During the walk to Nairobi, the villagers hear stories about their people. These stories help give them strength and keep them focused.

Ask students to think about a difficult trip or tasks they've had to do. Imagine that they need to inspire someone else during that trip.

Give students 20 minutes...