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    This document outlines a 10-day lesson plan for teaching Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment". The plan includes pre-reading activities like vocabulary work and discussions. It then focuses on close reading exercises like symbolism worksheets and essays on themes from the story like youth and aging. Students research the author, historical contexts, and do additional web searches on related topics. They finalize essays and create a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate their understanding of the central question of whether they would choose to be young again if old.

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    This document outlines a 10-day lesson plan for teaching Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment". The plan includes pre-reading activities like vocabulary work and discussions. It then focuses on close reading exercises like symbolism worksheets and essays on themes from the story like youth and aging. Students research the author, historical contexts, and do additional web searches on related topics. They finalize essays and create a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate their understanding of the central question of whether they would choose to be young again if old.

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    This document outlines a 10-day lesson plan for teaching Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment". The plan includes pre-reading activities like vocabulary work and discussions. It then focuses on close reading exercises like symbolism worksheets and essays on themes from the story like youth and aging. Students research the author, historical contexts, and do additional web searches on related topics. They finalize essays and create a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate their understanding of the central question of whether they would choose to be young again if old.

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    Dr.

    Heideggers Experiment by Nathaniel


    Hawthorne
    Activities
    Day 1
    Classroom Activity: 1) Pretest on ten vocabulary words used in the story and
    personal attitudes about whether you would make any changes if you could relive
    your life. 2) Discussion on pretest
    Classwork: Dictionary work, find the ten vocabulary words and list their
    definitions. Use each word correctly in a sentence.

    Day 2
    Classroom Activity:
    1) Complete the symbolism work sheet.
    2) Homework: Do the multiple choice and vocabulary activity sheets.

    Day 3
    Classroom Activity: Go on the World Wide Web to research Nathaniel
    Hawthorne, the author of Dr. Heidegger's Experiment. Use your research
    information to write a one paragraph report on him.
    http://eldred.ne.mediaone.net/nh/nhcrit2.html
    http://eldred.ne.mediaone.net/nh/dhe.html

    Day 4
    Classroom Activity: 1) Go on the World Wide Web to research the Fountain of
    Youth. Write a one paragraph essay on the Fountain of Youth.
    http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/The_Great_Republic_By_

    the_Master_Historians_Vol_I/juanponce_bg.html
    2) Complete the Literary Theme worksheet.

    Day 5
    Classroom Activity: Complete the worksheet that will help develop an essay on
    Youth and Aging. Use the answers to write a short essay about youth and aging.
    Structure your essay so that you answer these questions: How does society
    value youth and old age? What might be a healthier attitude toward aging?
    Have a classmate proofread your essay.
    Homework: Proofread your essay and bring it to final draft form so that you can
    type it using Microsoft Word.

    Day 6
    Classroom Activity:
    1) Type your essay using Microsoft Word.
    2) Gather information on Scientific Technologies for Prolonging Life.
    http://www.youthcell.com/

    http://www.neurocryo.org/

    http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/

    Day 7
    Classroom Activity: Receive direct instruction on creating a presentation using
    Power Point. Review all worksheets, web searches, and story information as you
    create your Power Point presentation. Be sure to answer the question: If you
    were old, would you choose to be young again?

    Day 8-10
    1) Post test on vocabulary words.
    2) Present your Power Point creation.

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