Rashomon Lesson Plan

Students will read the story "Kesa and Morito."

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.6

   Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4

   Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will...