The Underground Railroad Lesson Plan

The Underground Railroad Analysis Video

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will create an analysis video.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Structure:

Begin this activity by showing students one or two Thug Notes videos. Then, have a discussion using some or all of the following questions:

· Why do you think the creators decided to create thug-themed literary analysis?

· Who is Thug Notes for?

· What is appealing about Thug Notes?

· Is Thug Notes disrespectful or an example of cultural appropriation? Why or why not?

· What would you change, if anything, about the Thug Notes video...