The Poisonwood Bible Lesson Plan

Body Ritual Among the Nacirema

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to understand how culture shapes world view

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6

Structure:

At the start of the lesson, guide students through a brainstorm about what we have learned about the Congolese and their culture so far. Make a list at the front of the room.

The teacher will hand out a copy of "Body Ritual Among the Nacirema" to each student.

http://www.ohio.edu/people/thompsoc/Body.html

The teacher can either popcorn the reading of the article or give students time to read silently. Do not reveal that the article is...