Bridget Jones's Diary Lesson Plan

Ideal Self vs. Real Self

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to evaluate Bridget's motivations and self-awareness surrounding her resolutions, goals, and follow-through, and discuss Bridget's approach to these issues as compared to their own.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.2

Structure:

Begin this activity by introducing students to the idea of one's idealized self (the version of yourself that you wish you could be or feel you should be) versus one's real self (the person you actually are and who you are when you're happiest...