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Oklahoma! The Cultural Myth of America Lesson PlanOklahoma! The Cultural Myth of America Lesson Plan
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Oklahoma! The Cultural Myth of America

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Learners explore cultural myths in America by collecting images and characteristics of stereotypical Americans. They read a primary source document, discussing the views of the author in class. Next, they compare the terms used to describe Americans in the document to their list with Venn Diagram. Finally, they view Oklahoma! and assess the American image represented in the musical. Young historians can then complete a writing assignment based on the comparisons. Extensions included.

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compare and contrast, american culture, cultural awareness, the wild west, world war ii, venn diagrams

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american culture, compare and contrast, cultural identity, old west, wwii, oklahoma!, written response, venn diagram, cultural myth, fredrick jackson turner, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
5 days
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