Thank You, Ma'am Lesson Plan

Background Context

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will utilize technology and research in a multimedia presentation of the story's setting and context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4

Structure:

This research project will help the students to better understand the broader historical themes that serve as a background to the text while utilizing a range of media and technological tools. The students will be assigned topics and prepare a short presentation for the class so all students will better understand the background context in which the text was written. It may be beneficial to assign the research and...