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Exploring History with 'Moon Over Manifest'

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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

8th Grade History Students

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Connect novel to historical events

Materials

Primary source documents, Multimedia presentation tools, Discussion questions, Worksheet on historical context, and Quiz on historical events

Step 1

Introduction to Historical Context

15 mins

  • Begin with a brief overview of the Great Depression and immigration during the early 20th century.
  • Discuss how these events are reflected in 'Moon Over Manifest'.
  • Engage students with a question: "How do historical events shape the stories we read?"

Step 2

Analyzing Primary Sources

20 mins

  • Distribute primary source documents related to the Great Depression and immigration.
  • In pairs, have students analyze the documents and discuss their findings.
  • Encourage students to consider how these sources relate to the themes in 'Moon Over Manifest'.

Step 3

Multimedia Presentation Preparation

30 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a specific aspect of the historical context to focus on (e.g., economic impact, immigration stories).
  • Provide guidelines for creating a multimedia presentation that connects their assigned topic to the novel.

Step 4

Group Presentations

20 mins

  • Have each group present their multimedia project to the class.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and provide feedback on each presentation.
  • Highlight connections between the historical context and the novel's narrative.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Conclude with a class discussion on the importance of understanding historical context in literature.
  • Ask students to reflect on how their perception of the novel has changed after the lesson.
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Discussion

Historical Context Discussion

A discussion to explore the impact of historical events on literature, focusing on 'Moon Over Manifest'.

How do historical events shape the stories we read?

Encourage students to think about the influence of the Great Depression and immigration on the characters and plot of 'Moon Over Manifest'.







What connections can you make between the primary sources and the novel?

Guide students to identify specific examples from the primary sources that relate to themes or events in the novel.







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Worksheet

Historical Context Worksheet

A worksheet to help students analyze the historical backdrop of 'Moon Over Manifest'.

Describe the economic impact of the Great Depression on small towns like Manifest.

Consider how economic hardships are portrayed in the novel.







How did immigration shape the community in 'Moon Over Manifest'?

Think about the diverse backgrounds of the characters and their experiences.







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Quiz

Historical Events Quiz

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