Lesson Plan
Exploring History with 'Moon Over Manifest'
Connect novel to historical events
In this lesson, students will delve into the historical context of 'Moon Over Manifest', focusing on the Great Depression and immigration. They will use primary sources and multimedia to create presentations that link the novel to real historical events. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of historical events on literature and develop critical thinking skills by analyzing and presenting information.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Historical Context
15 mins
Step 2
Analyzing Primary Sources
20 mins
Step 3
Multimedia Presentation Preparation
30 mins
Step 4
Group Presentations
20 mins
Step 5
Closure and Reflection
5 mins

Discussion


Worksheet


Quiz
Historical Events Quiz
