As the final lesson plan in a larger beginning-of-the-year unit to establish routines and teach close reading skills, this plan is designed as an assessment piece. Using the story, The Librarian of Basra, learners independently...

Pupils discover what the common good is and how to be a part of it. For this community lesson, students discuss the war in Iraq and how people are working for the common good. Pupils then discuss the term philanthropy.