Curated OER
When Marriage is a Crime
Students compare and contrast forced marriages with arranged marriages. In this current events lesson plan, students examine legislation regarding forced marriages and then debate the forced marriage law in Britain.
Curated OER
Claudio and Hero Lesson Plan
Students examine the roles of arranged marriage through their work with Shakespeare's, Much Ado About Nothing. They look at the roles of Claudio and Hero, and determine how their marriage could be considered to be arranged. They complete...
Curated OER
Journey of Life: Hinduism
In this religion worksheet, students read about the practices associated with the Hindu religion. They write short answers which express their feelings on the topics of arranged marriages, and the concept of life after death.
Curated OER
Forced Marriages VS. Arranged Marriages
Students create a role play about forced marriages versus arranged marriages. They record or script their role play and decide on the most important line they said in the role play.
Other
The Historical Soc. Of Penn: Ethnic Weddings in America
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies has compiled information and photos about the wedding traditions of different groups in America.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Roman Weddings
The Classics Technology Center offers an introduction to the different types of Roman weddings.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Would You Marry a Stranger? Arranged Marriage" by Jessica Mc Birney
A learning module that begins with "Would You Marry a Stranger" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys
Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. Written as a prequel to Jane Eyre, "Wide Sargasso Sea" follows the life of Antoinette Cosway from her tumultuous childhood in Jamaica following...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
In the dystopian novel "The Giver," Jonas is chosen to be the new Receiver of Memories; he meets his incumbent -- The Giver, a man who is tasked with holding onto the community's collective experiences and memories. Selected (11) reading...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
Four Chinese women, who left war-torn China and immigrated to America, share their stories as they try to understand their daughters and what it means to be Chinese in America. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with...
Able Media
Ctc: Roman Weddings, Preparing for a Wedding
A discussion of the preparations that went into a Roman wedding. Discusses factors in choosing a spouse, when the wedding would take place, the arrangements, and more.
Able Media
Able Media: Ideal Marriage
This site is provided for by AbleMedia. A description of the Roman concept of the ideal marriage. Includes links to related topics.
Able Media
Able Media: Roman Weddings the Wedding Ceremony
AbleMedia offers a good description of the actual wedding ceremony itself. Links to related topics are included.