Dry Character Diaries Lesson Plan

Dry Character Diaries is an engaging, in-depth lesson plan that challenges students to step into the shoes of Alyssa, Kelton, Jacqui, or Henry and document their experiences through journal entries during the catastrophic drought in Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman. This comprehensive resource includes detailed lesson plans, a sample diary entry, a structured diary format, a grading rubric, and a reflection sheet to encourage critical thinking and character analysis. Students will explore emotional depth, moral dilemmas, and survival instincts while honing their creative writing skills. Perfect for literature units, this activity fosters deeper connections to the novel while enhancing empathy and storytelling abilities.