Zeitoun Lesson Plan

Background Research Part 1

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

In this lesson, students will research one topic related to Abdulrahman Zeitoun's life and use this research to draw connections to the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Structure:

Part 1: Choosing a topic

Students should choose from one of the topics below:

1. The history of Syria

2. 9/11 and Islamaphobia

3. The history of New Orleans

Part 2: Research

Using online research tools, students should research their topic using reliable sources, gathering data or quotes when applicable.

Part 3: Connecting to Zeitoun

Turning back to the text, students...