The Woman Warrior Lesson Plan

Individualism vs. Collectivism

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

To discuss extreme cultural differences in the context of the chapter

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

Write this quote on the board: “Adultery, perhaps only a mistake during good times, became a crime when the village needed food.” Ask the class for initial reactions to this quote. What does it mean? What does it signify about the culture of the aunt’s Chinese village? Discuss for only about 5 minutes.

Then, play this video on the difference between individualistic and collectivistic cultures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWqFvoeWJh4 (5 minutes). Ask the...