LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Meet a Broadway actor who’s overcome obstacles to reach his goal.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 6: Use a goal-setting process to support health and well-being of self and others.

CASEL COMPETENCY: Self-Management

KEY VOCAB

debut

tenacity

prequel

chemistry

Lesson Plan: Acting in the Upside Down

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Acting in the Upside Down,” ask your students the following essential question:

How has Juan Carlos relied on tenacity to achieve success?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud. Then revisit the essential question. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz
  • Critical-Thinking Questions
  • Vocab Review
  • Reflection Prompt

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following activity:

Create two visual timelines: The first should be of Juan’s life, marking his difficulties and successes. The second should be for a dream or goal of your own. Using Juan’s life as inspiration, include obstacles and successes you have experienced or may experience along the way.

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