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Which subjectEnglish as second
What age groupCollege
What topicWest side story
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Objective

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Introduction

To begin today's lesson, let's take a look at this quote from Arthur Laurents, the writer of West Side Story:

"West Side Story would never have worked if we had set it in any other city, because New York is a melting pot of different cultures and nationalities."

Activity 1: Discussion

In small groups, discuss the following questions:

  1. What are some examples of cultural differences in your community?
  2. Why do you think it's important to celebrate diversity?
  3. How can we learn from different cultures?

Activity 2: West Side Story

Now that we've discussed cultural differences, let's dive into West Side Story. Watch this trailer for the movie as a group:

[insert link to trailer]

After watching the trailer, discuss the following questions:

  1. What do you think the main themes of West Side Story are?
  2. How do you think the characters in the movie are impacted by cultural differences?
  3. Why do you think music and dance play such a big role in the movie?

Activity 3: Analyzing Language

In pairs, analyze the lyrics of the song "America" from West Side Story. Discuss the following questions:

  1. How do the lyrics reflect the different perspectives of the characters in the movie?
  2. What literary devices are used in the song? (examples: metaphor, simile, alliteration, etc.)
  3. Why do you think the song is important to the plot of the movie?

Conclusion

To conclude today's lesson, write a short essay (2-3 paragraphs) reflecting on what you learned today. How does West Side Story help us understand the importance of celebrating diversity? How can we apply these lessons to our daily lives?

Remember to proofread your essay for grammar and punctuation. Good luck!