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This Masculine Heroes unit plan also includes:
- American Passages—A Literary Survey
- Archive Search
- Instructor Guides: Introduction & Table of Contents
- Instructor Guides: Preface
- Instructor Guides: What Is American Literature?
- Using the Video: Masculine Heroes
- Activities: Masculine Heroes
- Timeline
- Informational Text
- Graphic & Image
- Vocabulary
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What were the driving forces behind American expansion in the nineteenth century, and what were its effects? Scholars watch a video, read biographies, engage in discussion, write journals and poetry, draw, and create a multimedia presentation. There are also three problem-based learning projects, adding to the variety and engagement of the resource.
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- Have learners use Freytag's pyramid to analyze the plot development of a fictional text
- Ask pupils to write an essay comparing the Cherokee memorials to the Declaration of Independence
- Show pictures of paintings by Hudson River School artists and ask for reflections
Classroom Considerations
- Print the historical timeline and biographies in advance
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- Provides overview questions, learning objectives, and instructor and student overviews
- Contains a glossary of key terms for easy reference
- Includes a list of additional resources
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