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Maroba M. Zoeller CECS 5500. Technology Integration Presentation August 5, 2000. The American Dream:. Reality and Illusion. Integrated unit of study based on John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath , incorporating web-enhanced learning and video conferencing. Unit Objectives:.
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Maroba M. Zoeller CECS 5500 Technology Integration Presentation August 5, 2000
The American Dream: Reality and Illusion
Integrated unit of study based on John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath, incorporating web-enhanced learning and video conferencing
Unit Objectives: • Understand the historical background and relate to events in the novel • Understand the author’s background and relate to his purpose • Understand and appreciate social implications of the novel
Unit Objectives (cont.) • Trace the development of plot, chararcter, theme and symbolism throughout the novel • Understand universality of themes and timelessness of novel • Compare literary works of similar themes
Technology-Based: • Internet Research for background information • Videoconferencing with Steinbeck Center at San Jacinto State University
Historical Times • The 1930’s: • http://www.usd.edu/anth/epa/dust.html • Day of the Black Blizzard • http://www.discovery.com/area/history/dustbowl/dustbowl1.4.html
Technology (cont) • Web sites that incorporate the required elements: • Background information – author and his times • Novel related information • Plot and character development • Analysis of literary elements • Comparison to other works • Powerpoint presentation – incorporating “email an expert” for final novel analysis
Novel Study • Reading “Inner Chapters” and completing Response Journals • Video based on novel for fictional account of Joad family and their experiences
Related Materials • Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” • Melville’s “What Redbourne Saw in Launcelott’s-Hey” • Guest speaker from homeless shelter • “Dear Abby” article with similar theme