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Invisible Man: Plot Summary Instructional VideoInvisible Man: Plot Summary Instructional Video
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PBS
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:21
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Duration
30 mins
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Invisible Man: Plot Summary

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  • Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
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Although labeled as a plot summary, this resource from the American Masters series is so much more. In addition to clips from the American Masters film, the packet contains teaching tips, discussion questions, a background reading, and commentary about the importance of the novel.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

racism, discrimination, famous african americans, african american culture, african american history, invisible man, ralph ellison

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • To launch a study of the novel begin with the quote analysis activity; however, save the video and other materials until after readers have finished the novel

Classroom Considerations

  • A link is provided for the purchase of the complete American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
  • One of five BPS Invisible Man resources
  • Comes with a warning that the resource contains material that may be sensitive for some class members; therefore, preview the entire resource to determine if appropriate for your classes

Pros

  • Includes before-, during-, and after-reading activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.3 RL.9-10.10a RI.9-10.1 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.10a RI.11-12.1

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