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Why Should You Read Kurt Vonnegut? Instructional VideoWhy Should You Read Kurt Vonnegut? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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9th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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5:24
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10 mins
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Why Should You Read Kurt Vonnegut?

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In the midst of darkness, there's hope. A video lesson shares key themes found in Kurt Vonnegut's writing, including the idea of hope in darkness. After watching the video, viewers take a short quiz to test their understanding, answer discussion questions, and find resources to dig deeper into the topic.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

kurt vonnegut, literature, authors

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Watch the video before beginning one of Vonnegut's novels
  • Assign the discussion questions as homework and have scholars hold a conversation with one another online

Classroom Considerations

  • Must have a TED-Ed account to take the quiz
  • Requires a teacher login to be customized for learners

Pros

  • Ideal for using within a flipped classroom or digital setting
  • Includes animations to make the video more engaging    

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.10a RL.11-12.10a

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