M. Butterfly Lesson Plan

History Lesson: Mao’s Cultural Revolution

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

to learn about the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Structure:

In the play, Gallimard and Song are both significantly affected by the Chinese Cultural Revolution that began in 1966. Students will learn about this important historical movement.

Show students the following video, and tell them to take notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0UXnXpABw or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCEeC4f6ts (depending on how much time you have). Afterwards, ask students to summarize the video. What were Mao Ze Dong’s motives? In what ways was Mao...