Hag-Seed Lesson Plan

Analysis Video

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will create a video analyzing the major themes and symbols in the text.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7

Structure:

In this activity, students will create an analysis video that is culturally specific and relevant. To begin the activity, show students an episode of Thug Notes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-PKotyoxys&list=PLghL9V9QTN0h2n6Rd8gz4brC_wFp3tZF6&index=1. Then, ask students why this video is so appealing to so many people. Students will likely say that it is accessible. It makes the classic work seem entertaining. It is easy to understand. It’s...