Dutchman and The Slave Lesson Plan

Get Out!

Kind of Activity:

Collaborative Writing

Objective:

To explore the fears that Dutchman represents for black people; to compare to a contemporary film that deals with race

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3

Structure:

Ask the class who has seen the movie “Get Out” by director Jordan Peele. If some students have not seen it, play them the following trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfpyUB60YY. Ask the class to discuss in what ways the horror movie plays off the black experience. Then, play the class the following interview with the director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3oALpbPm0. Ask the class for thoughts on this video.

Next, ask the...