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Ableism Research Creative Project

Author

Lisa

Subject

Ableism

Difficulty

12th Grade

Prompt used to create this resource

Make a creative project where high school kids need to research ableism. at least two sources. What it is, how it has changed, how it shows in Of Mice and Men. This should be a project that they make in Canva or Google Slides, or imovie. Be very specific on what needs to be included. This is for an online class

Description

This project focuses on understanding and analyzing ableism in historical contexts and its representation in literature, specifically through John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men.' Students will create a multimedia presentation that defines ableism, outlines its historical evolution, and explores how characters like Lennie, Candy, and Crooks exemplify ableist barriers. The project emphasizes research and synthesis of credible sources, as well as the development of skills in multimedia presentation creation. Key components include defining ableism, tracing historical changes in societal attitudes towards disability, and making connections to character portrayals in the novel. A success criteria checklist guides the quality of content, analysis, and presentation.

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