The American Master’s Series lesson on Tennessee Williams will consist of three thematic components: (1) an examination of the lyric form and mythology, (2) exploration of the dramatic form, and (3) an examination of the American Dream.
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Tennessee Williams: Exploring the American Dream: Lesson Overview
Through the Lens of Robert Capa: Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will use Guided Reading techniques to learn about Capa's style and to discover the techniques that made him a great photographer.
Truman Capote: Other Voices, Other Rooms: Lesson Overview
This American Master's series lesson uses Capote's autobiographical short story, "A Christmas Memory", to teach a lesson on characterization in writing.
Under Joni Mitchell’s Influence: Lesson Overview
In this lesson plan, students will view the AMERICAN MASTERS entitled Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind, examine the concept of influence, and explore how Joni Mitchell and her work have influenced others.
Vaudeville: On with the Show: Lesson Overview
The activity is divided into several parts: 1) observing their family to come up with material for the skit, 2) writing a script for the skit, and 3) staging the skit.
W. Eugene Smith: Photo Journalism and Compassion: Lesson Overview
In this lesson students will learn about Smith's compassion for the human race through his work during WW2, examine W. Eugene Smith's photo-essays, build a pinhole camera, and create their own photo-essay.
Walter Cronkite: Witness to History: Lesson Overview
Much has changed since Walter Cronkite signed off in 1981. In order to examine how news reporting has evolved in the 21st century, students will explore the state and purpose of media today, research the history of the media and learn how to write using the journalistic style.
Willie Nelson: All Together Now!: Lesson Overview
Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home: Lesson Overview
This lessonwill provide students with an understanding of the political and economic climate in which Woody Guthrie lived and examine how his music reflected his times.
You Are What You Eat: Lessons from Alice Waters: Lesson Overview
Through Guided Reading strategies, students will use their findings to develop a proposal to the principal about improving the quality of food in the school.





