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Glory: Motion Picture Study Guide Lesson PlanGlory: Motion Picture Study Guide Lesson Plan
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Appalachian State University
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8th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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7:11
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Glory: Motion Picture Study Guide

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This is an excellent resource for teachers to use for incorporating the motion picture Glory into the classroom! Breaking down the film into particular noteworthy and telling scenes, the guide offers important considerations for each scene and the chance to facilitate discussion in your class with thought-provoking questions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the united states civil war

Additional Tags

civil war, 54th regiment, 54th massachusetts regiment, black soldiers, social studies

Pros

  • Contextual information, such as summary and impact of film, is valuable to convey to class members
  • Clearly structured pre- and post-viewing questions and activities

Cons

  • Teacher may wish to incorporate other varied types of instructional activities, as contents are primarily discussion-based

Common Core

SL.8.1.a SL.8.2 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1

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