Before beginning the unit on Tuesdays with Morrie, initiate a discussion with students about the sensitive topics of witnessing a loved one die due to a debilitating disease, aging and mortality in general, and regrets in life. As some students may have first-hand connections to these topics, it may trigger some difficult emotions. The novel also contains some adult language. Discuss the use of adult language and include potential reasons why the author includes it and why/how its usage can be meaningful in general.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis. The...
