This curriculum is designed to introduce students to obituaries. It features the full texts of six obituaries from national newspapers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Each of the six obituaries is accompanied by its own lesson plan, aligned to Common Core State Standards.
Level
This curriculum is intended for middle school (ages 11-13).
Lesson Plans
The lesson plans include:
- Pre-reading activities
- Worksheets
- Discussion questions
- Further resources
- Standards covered
Time Frame
The lessons are in no particular order, and can be moved around. This curriculum can be taught in the space of a week, or spread out over a few weeks. Each lesson may take one to two class periods, depending on duration.
Format
The lesson plans – which include the full text of the obituaries – are Google Documents. They can be copied for modification, or printed.