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Social Studies
* Explore the role of art and entertainment in promoting social awareness
* Examine the formative historical events James Cromwell discussed such as the Hollywood Blacklist, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Vietnam War
* Analyze the interplay of family history and activism throughout James Cromwell’s life and career
* Evaluate the role of art and entertainment in reflecting and shaping social values
English Language Arts
* Examine perspective taking from the point of view of one actor and activist
* Analyze the structure and purpose of a narrative, identify key themes in the episode, and synthesize information from a spoken text
* Discuss different perspectives on the title “Rebel With a Cause”
* Explore the idea of purposeful work and a meaningful life
* Use James Cromwell’s episode to express the theme of rebellion through creative express
Social Emotional Learning: By offering engaging personal narratives, students can discuss and strengthen the five SEL competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Media Literacy: Students will practice media literacy skills by analyzing information, points of view, and claims made in The Thread and be able to translate these strategies with all forms of media to make more informed decisions.