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Beyond the Lecture

Exploring Life Lessons Through The Last Lecture

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Themes of resilience, meaningful goal-setting, and prioritizing relationships are fundamental issues students will explore in this 5E lesson based on Randy Pausch’s inspirational memoir, The Last Lecture. Students will analyze how Pausch’s tone, language, sincerity, and anecdotes contribute to his... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Beyond the Lecture

Exploring Life Lessons Through The Last Lecture

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 12.1.S.3, 12.3.R.1, 12.3.R.2, 12.4.W.2
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Unveiling Societal Norms in Pride and Prejudice

Character Analysis

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

In this lesson, students analyze Pride and Prejudice by conducting character analyses and using textual evidence to explore societal norms of the 19th century and their broader historical and social contexts. They compare these norms to those of the 21st century, constructing critical analyses that... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 12th Grade

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 12.3.R.1, 12.3.R.3
More 9 class periods
Time Frame 450 minutes