War and Peace Lesson Plan

Who was Leo Tolstoy?

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Understand the historical context of Leo's Tolstoy's life and philosophy and reflect on how they influence War and Peace

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.6; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.A; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.D; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4

Structure:

Leo Tolstoy's personal history as well as his philosophy about literature and society influenced his writing; understanding his life can help readers understand why he...