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This Becoming a Writer | Little Women instructional video also includes:
- Louisa May Alcott: A Topsy-Turvy Woman?
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How much of Jo's relationship with her writing is based on Louisa May Alcott's struggle to keep both her artistic integrity and her family finances afloat? Watch a short clip from a longer documentary on the author of Little Women that depicts Louisa and her father arguing about the value of money, livelihoods, and being true to oneself.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the reading and/or the video as homework the night before a class discussion
- Include in a unit on female writers or during Women's History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Most effective if learners have prior knowledge of Jo's character and the context of Little Women
Pros
- Attached materials include student guide and teaching tips for using the video in the classroom
- Includes several options for assigning the video digitally
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