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.

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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

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Historical Events Quiz

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Exploring History with 'Moon Over Manifest'

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