The House of the Spirits Lesson Plan

Is Esteban a Good Husband?

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

Students will be able to analyze whether Esteban is a reliable narrator.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

In this activity, students will debate whether Esteban is a good husband. Begin the activity by splitting the class into six sections. Assign each section as pro-Esteban, anti-Esteban, and the jury. You will have two of each group. Explain to students that they will argue whether Esteban is a good husband (the pro-Esteban group) or a bad husband (the anti-Esteban group). The jury will decide which group has the most compelling argument. Students...