The Autobiography of Malcolm X Lesson Plan

"Stormy Weather" Film Analysis

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will watch a historical film and write a paper analyzing the film

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1

Structure:

Introduction

This lesson will better frame the arts and cultural scene that Malcolm is coming of age in while in Boston and Harlem. Students will have an opportunity to watch a classic African American musical film, Stormy Weather. The film features several of the musical artists Malcolm references, takes place during a similar time period, and also illustrates the Lindy-hop dance style that Malcolm vividly reflects upon. After...