The Chocolate War Lesson Plan

The Vigils - What's in a Name?

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research the term "vigil" and create infographics to illustrate their understanding of it applies to The Vigils in the novel.

Structure:

In pairs, students will make digital infographics presenting three ideas about the potential symbolic or metaphorical meanings of the name "The Vigils."

To begin, pairs will take notes about what they know about The Vigils. Who are they? What is their nature? How do they operate?

Then, pairs will use the internet to research different meanings for the term "vigil," religiously and otherwise, as well as look up the word's etymology. With...