The Nobel Lecture in Literature Lesson Plan

Language as a Bridge

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will be able to experience one of the main concepts in the text and synthesize their experience.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Structure:

Before this activity, instruct students to engage with someone of another generation. This could be a substantial conversation, a longer interview, a meal, or an activity. Students should either record the interaction or write a very detailed summary about it. Consider giving students a few days to complete this task.

To begin the activity, lead students through a short conversation about Morrison’s speech. Ask: What is Morrison saying about...