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This Hemingway's Privilege and Social Position instructional video also includes:
Three clips from the documentary Hemingway by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick form the basis of a lesson on Ernest Hemingway. Viewers use a graphic organizer to identify elements of privilege and social status that "aided him in creating, publishing, and in gaining notoriety/fame."
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Instructional Ideas
- Before launching the unit, instructors should read carefully the Teacher's Guide linked in the Included Materials section of this review
Classroom Considerations
- Part of the "Ken Burns in the Classroom Collection"
- Due to the frequent references to mental illness, preview the video to determine if appropriate for your classroom
- The lessons in the PBS "Ken Burns in the Classroom Collection," authored by Julia E. Torres, have a point of view; instructors should examine the entire series to decide whether it's a good fit for their population
Pros
- Includes links to teaching tips about how to approach sensitive topics, including alcohol abuse and suicide, depicted in the clips
Cons
- None