Rashomon Lesson Plan

Students will read the story "Martyr."

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1

   Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4

   Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class,...