Joltin' Joe Has Left and Gone Away: Assessing the Attributes and Influence of Joe DiMaggio and Other American Icons
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- Aug 22 2010 8:00 AM
Louise Bigham
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This lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, encourages students to assess what qualities are most admirable in entertainers across a wide variety of entertainment genres. Students first read and discuss Joe DiMaggio's obituary, focusing on his accomplishments, admirable qualities, and place in American society as a whole. Students then research and create their own descriptive biographies of athletes and entertainers whom they admire.
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, United States History, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Hands-on Learning; Discussions