Teaching Under the Volcano | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Chapter 1 Given that "Under the Volcano" is considered to be semi-autobiographical of Lowry's own life, it is important to consider what influences his life may have had on the novel. The objective of this lesson is to learn more about Malcolm Lowry and how his life influenced "Under the Volcano."

1) 1) Begin class with a focusing exercise. Have students write for five minutes in response...
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