The Marrow Thieves Lesson Plan

Why Do We Dream?

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research the science behind dreaming and use that research to consider the importance of dreaming from their own perspective as well as what the text is saying about dreaming.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Structure:

Individually, using the internet, students will research the question: why do we dream? As there is not a definitive answer to this question, students will be researching the various hypotheses from scientists and experts on the subject. They should take notes as they research,...