Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man is difficult to read and difficult to teach. The novel is so highly regarded that it is one of most often listed as an option for the AP Literature and Composition exam. The materials in this packet from PBS merit inclusion in your curriculum library.

Concepts

racism, discrimination, character analysis, literary themes, african american culture, african american history, famous african americans, symbolism, ralph ellison, invisible man

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Set aside extra prep time to set up the video play and open separate tabs on the computer for the various links to materials

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individual copies of the novel and access to Alain Locke's essay "The New Negro"
• Comes with a warning that some of the materials may be sensitive for some pupils; therefore, review all the materials to determine if appropriate for your classes
• One of five resources focused on Invisible Man from PBS's The Great American Read series

Pros

• Provides detailed plans for each of the three grade levels
• Includes teaching tips, a close-reading analysis guide, background readings, and activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 RL.9-10.5 RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.5 RL.11-12.6