Lesson Plan

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

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Who would you love to see at your table? Groups research a decade, ranging from the 1840s to the 1960s, read a short story associated with that decade, and plan a dinner party, complete with table set-up and menu. After researching prominent figures of their assigned period, each group member assumes the role of an attendee. The conversation focuses on topics related to their short story and issues of interest during the decade. The richly detailed plan includes an assessment rubric, a suggested short story list, discussion questions, extensions, and variations. What’s for dinner?

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Resource Details
Grade
11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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