Day 1

The God of Small Things Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    The Story of India

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    Students will explore the history of India, and build a historical foundation necessary to understanding the novel.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7

    Structure:

    Either independently or in small groups, have your students explore PBS's "The Story of India" website (http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/). The website includes a timeline of Indian history, from antiquity to modern day, and contains both textual and audiovisual information. This will provide a simplified, well-structured way for students to gain a clearer understanding of the cultural and political climate in India. Because The...

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