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Friendship Through the Ages

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Lesson Plan

Friendship Through the Ages

Explore historical friendships

In this lesson, students will explore how friendships have evolved across different historical periods by analyzing letters and diaries from historical figures. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of social norms and communication methods on relationships, fostering a deeper appreciation for historical contexts and human connections.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore historical friendships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Historical Letters and Diaries Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the concept of friendship and how it might have changed over time.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on what makes a friendship strong and how they communicate with friends today.

Step 2

Historical Context

10 mins

  • Provide a short overview of different historical periods and how communication methods have evolved.
  • Highlight key historical figures known for their friendships.

Step 3

Analyzing Letters and Diaries

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Historical Letters and Diaries Worksheet' to students.
  • Have students work in pairs to analyze excerpts from letters and diaries of historical figures.
  • Encourage students to identify themes, emotions, and communication styles.

Step 4

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Facilitate a group discussion using the prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to share their findings and insights from the worksheet.
  • Discuss how historical friendships compare to modern ones.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about friendships and communication across different eras.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the group discussion on historical friendships.

How did historical figures maintain their friendships without modern technology?

Encourage students to think about the role of letters, face-to-face meetings, and other forms of communication.







What similarities and differences do you notice between historical and modern friendships?

Guide students to consider social norms, communication methods, and emotional expressions.







How do you think social norms influenced friendships in the past?

Discuss the impact of societal expectations and cultural contexts on relationships.







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Worksheet

Historical Letters and Diaries Worksheet

A worksheet for students to analyze letters and diaries from historical figures.

Read the provided letter excerpt. What emotions are expressed by the writer?








Identify any social norms or cultural references mentioned in the diary entry.








How does the communication style in the letter differ from modern-day communication?








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