Richard II Lesson Plan

Diary Entries

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will write a journal entry from the perspective of one of the play's main characters.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3

Structure:

Many of Richard II's characters have gone through a lot so far, whether it's Richard's fall from grace, Bolingbroke's successful rebellion, or any number of more minor characters becoming involved in courtly affairs. Students will, then, write a journal entry of 400-500 words detailing the internal life of a chosen character.

Students may choose from any character in the play, as long as they are able to prepare a substantive journal entry for them....