The Analects of Confucius Lesson Plan

Ritual and Etiquette in Confucian Times and Now: A Study of East and West

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will analyze ritual and etiquette in the U.S. and compare it to ritual and etiquette in the East.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5

Structure:

This activity focuses on Book X of the Analects.

Part 1: To begin, students should reflect on what makes Book X distinct and...