Teacher Guide

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of important plot points, characters, themes, and symbols in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy through classroom discussions, group projects, and individual writing assignments.

  2. 2

    Students will understand science fiction as a genre, including its sub-genres.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to define satire and understand its use in literature.

  4. 4

    Students will understand the benefits and drawbacks of telling a story through different forms of media.

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