The Night Watchman Lesson Plan

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Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will use creative writing to better understand character development.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3

Structure:

In this activity, students will use creative writing to explore the inner lives of the characters. Begin the activity with a brief discussion using some or all of the following questions:

· What characters stand out to you as being important? Why?

· What are some things you know about those characters?

· How have those characters changed or grown over time?

· Do you have a favorite character? Do you have a least favorite character?

· Which...