S2LS

Student Led Lesson Supplements

For Purgatory, I want to try something that seems to have worked so far—at least more often than not. Everyone in the class will lead us through a part. My classes have done this in the past, but with varied success--I figure that more explanation and structure might increase the value of this sort of activity.

I want you to choose your own groups, but I'll allow people to work alone--if you give a compelling reason. Your group will meet and create a lesson (at least fifteen minutes and no longer than a class period) for the class. I will plan what I do around you guys, let you go first and hopefully play off of what you do. If we do this well, we will get a fuller picture of the book than if I led us through alone or if I turned the reigns completely over to you.

Typically in Literature classes I try offer some variety; hopefully we'll do the same. Think two-day activities and also consider what you like to do as a student. You could get us in groups, have a writing question, have us draw, do a jigsaw, have us go on-line, lead a discussion, you could bring in outside reading to complement the book.

You'll need to plan ahead--winging it won't do. You'll need to consider what others have done--we don't want too much of one thing. You'll need to go over your plan with me--I'll want to base my plans on you.

Six Groups—here are your cantos and let’s try to pin down dates on which you’ll teach.

Pride 10-12 (I modeled this one)
Envy 13-14
Anger 15-16
Sloth 17-18
Avarice/Prodigal 19-21
Gluttony 22-24
Lust 25-27


Below, you'll find a lesson plan for your group to use. It should help you get started, think through and plan what you'll do. I'd like one from each group.
Lesson Plan
Group members:

Objectives/Goals of the lesson:






Overview (what will go on the board)




Section(s) covered:



Key quotations and page references



Detailed description of the activities and methods used to achieve objective:
(Include time needed for each activity)








What did the group before you do?
What did the group after you do?

Materials needed: