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John F. Kennedy Center

Acting Up, A Melodrama: Performing Like Jo March and Her Sisters in Little Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Lights, Camera, Action! Pupils read Little Women and create, act, and direct a melodrama that Jo March and her sisters would enjoy. The lesson plan comes complete with resources for the educator on melodrama as well as examples...
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Curated OER

Cheerful Hearts and Willing Feet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore characterization in Little Women. In this literature lesson, students participate in written analysis and research in order to explore Alcott's characterization in the novel.
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Curated OER

Fact and Fiction in Little Women

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners read excerpts from the novel "Little Women." Students work in groups to research, analyze, and answer the questions included in the lesson. After research, learners write a paper and include a bibliography. The students also...
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Curated OER

Lousia May Alcott

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the life of Louisa May Alcott. Using the Internet, they examine the types of books and plays she wrote. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of covers used on the various publishing's. They design and color...