Emergency Sub Plan James Earl Jones Biography (Newspaper Format)

Here's a low prep close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 to 2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the actor James Earl Jones of Star Wars fame. Students learn about his childhood, education, time in the military, and journey to Broadway. It is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. There's even possibilities for differentiation! 

Each lesson in this series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. Take a week and study several theater artists or assign different ones as part of a larger project.

The Teacher will need access to the Youtube.com. Your students do not need wifi because the answers to the questions are in the article.

Need a quick emergency lesson plan? Or one for a substitute? This is a super lesson for this challenge.

This resource includes:

• A Complete Bio about James Earl Jones
• Important Dates in His Life
• Trivia
• Awards He Has Won
• Quotes from Jones
• 15 Questions
• Teacher's Key (Hallelujah!)
• Two Suggested Enrichment Assignments--one a writing activity and one a creative note taking activity both which complement the Learning
• Source & Links to Movie Examples
• And More!

This is a unique and engaging product is created by an award-winning, veteran drama teacher of thirty-eight years.