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This Being Mindful Of Sadness In "The Scarlet Ibis": Theme And Characterization lesson plan also includes:
- Being Mindful Of Sadness In "The Scarlet Ibis" (.html)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- It’s OPTIC-al Digital Images (.pptx)
- Processing Emotions Poster (.pptx)
- Two Voices Poster (.pptx)
- A Conversation with Brother Rubric - English (.pdf)
- A Conversation with Brother Rubric - English (.docx
- A Conversation with Brother Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- A Conversation with Brother Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- Says/Matters - English (.pdf)
- Says/Matters - English (.docx)
- Says/Matters - Spanish (.pdf)
- Says/Matters - Spanish (.docx)
- Self-Care Tips Poster Rubric - English (.pdf)
- Self-Care Tips Poster Rubric - English (.docx)
- Self-Care Tips Poster Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- Self-Care Tips Poster Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- "The Scarlet Ibis" Text Chart - English (.pdf)
- "The Scarlet Ibis" Text Chart - English (.docx)
- "The Scarlet Ibis" Text Chart - Spanish (.pdf)
- "The Scarlet Ibis" Text Chart - Spanish (.docx)
- 11 Self-Care Tips for Teens and Young Adults
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James Hurst's short story "The Scarlet Ibis" provides readers with an opportunity to consider how they can support others who are experiencing distress. Participants learn self-care tips and connect to the short story's characters. They then craft a poster detailing what they learned in the activity about mental health.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set aside extra prep time to collect and prepare the many materials required for the lesson
- Post in a prominent place in the classroom mental health resources available on campus and in the community
- Use the slideshow to guide the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Requires projection equipment for the slideshow and the video
- A protocol must be in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of the ideas in the lesson
- Although designed for high school freshmen, the lesson is appropriate for all high schoolers
Pros
- Materials are available in Spanish and English
- Teacher's notes offer suggestions for how to enrich the lesson
Cons
- None