Teacher Guide

A Down Home Meal for These Difficult Times Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will research the Derg in Ethiopia to better understand the historical context of the collection.

  2. 2

    Students will develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to create scene adaptations of the stories and recognize the challenges in switching from written to performed genres.

  5. 5

    Students will analyze the themes, symbols, and characters in the collection.

  6. 6

    Students will...

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