I Dreamed a Dream in Time Gone By. Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site.
Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students will research how the American dream has been experienced throughout history and then create a comprehensive mind map illustrating their findings. Suggested Time Allowance: One to two class periods. Activities/Procedures: 1. WARM-UP/DO-NOW: Have students write responses to the following prompt: “What is your definition of the American dream? - What do the people they described have in common? During this discussion, ask two student volunteers to write words and phrases from students’ comments that say something significant about the American dream on the classroom board. As a class, read and discuss the article “What Happens to the American Dream in a Recession?” - According to this article, what is the classic definition of the American dream? 3. Related Times Resources: The Gift of Gatsby. Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site.
Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students learn about the appeal of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, “The Great Gatsby,” in the contemporary American high school English curriculum. They take a reading comprehension quiz based on the New York Times article they have read, discuss several key “Gatsby” themes today’s students find relevant, and then write reflective pieces for homework. Author(s): Annissa Hambouz, The New York Times Learning Network Javaid Khan, The Bank Street College of Education in New York City Suggested Time Allowance: 1 hour Objectives:Students will: 1.
Activities / Procedures:1. Further Questions for Discussion:-Do you think the “American dream” is still a popular theme in today’s books? Extension Activities:1. Interdisciplinary Connections:American History “The Great Gatsby” author F. For Richer or for Poorer. Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site.
Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students read about one cross-class marriage and create scenes to dramatize interactions among the family members and consider how class shapes relationships. Author(s): Sierra Prasada Millman, The New York Times Learning Network Javaid Khan, The Bank Street College of Education in New York City Suggested Time Allowance: 1 hour Objectives:Students will: 1.
Imagine the issues faced by cross-class couples by writing a short story. 2. Resources / Materials:-pencils/pens -paper -classroom board -copies of the article “A Marriage of Unequals When Richer Weds Poorer, Money Isn’t the Only Difference,” found online at (one per student) Activities / Procedures:1. After students have become familiar with Mr. Further Questions for Discussion:-How does Ms.
Extension Activities:1.