The Happy Prince and Other Tales Lesson Plan

Ethical Consumerism

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to debate and explore the idea of ethical consumerism as it relates to "The Young King"

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1

Structure:

Ask the class to think about how "The Young King" brings up the question of ethical consumerism. Students should bring up the fact that when the Young King sees how his desire for fancy items contributes to the suffering of other people, he refuses to continue to wear these items. Then, tell the class to relate this story to the present day. Discuss the problem of “fast fashion,” sweatshops, and technology like iPhones that are...