Day 2

The Inheritance of Loss Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    The Caste System

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    Students will research the caste system in India to better understand background context of the novel.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8

    Structure:

    The book contains many references to the outdated, but still relevant, caste system. Students will research the caste system in India to better understand the context of the novel and some of the references made in the text.

    Place the students into pairs and have them research the caste system in India. They should work together to research and respond to each of the following prompts:

    1. What are the different castes?...

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2368 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11017 literature essays, 2791 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in