The Blind Side Lesson Plan

Monologue for Michael Oher

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Students will showcase their ability to use context clues to determine Michael's personality in the writing and performing of dramatic monologues for him.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3

Structure:

Begin this activity by introducing students to the concept of the dramatic monologue and providing some examples:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWb5_LSlsfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDhszbGqBmk
https://www.buzzfeed.com/anthonyorlando52/best-monologues-performed-in-movies

Next, students analyze...