The Count of Monte Cristo Lesson Plan

Judging Edmond Dantes

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

To explore the central question posed by the author of a literary text

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.2

Structure:

Have students prepare an argument for the discussion question, “Does Edmond Dantes go too far in his quest for revenge?” You can assign this as homework prior to the in-class discussion. Students should formulate a viewpoint and collect specific pieces of evidence supporting their views.

In class, you may split students into small groups or hold one whole-class discussion. Before starting, have students set guidelines for the...