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Faulkner at Home
Kind of Activity:
Mixed Media
Objective:
Students will watch a 1952 documentary film about Faulkner to learn more about his life.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Structure:
Since students have explored many facets of Faulkner's writing, on this day they will spend time getting to know more about him and his life.
Begin by having students visit this webpage on Open Culture that contains a 14-minute film about Faulkner's life. Before students watch the film, have them read the article explaining it. The teacher can either play the video on a projector or have students...
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