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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck | Video Lesson, Worksheet
Streamline your AP Literature planning with this comprehensive, no-prep multimedia lesson plan for John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.
Watch the full video lesson here. We want you to know exactly what you are getting: https://youtu.be/HNtjqpV2vcc
Designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing unit, this resource is built around a highly engaging, 10-minute video analysis by Long Story Short.
The video length is perfectly paced to fit into a single class period without sacrificing your valuable lecture time. It works flawlessly as a daily warm-up, a flipped classroom homework assignment, or a high-impact exam review.
Everything is timestamped to the video for effortless tracking.
This complete digital download includes:
Chronological Viewing Guide: 8 targeted, timestamped questions that follow the video's exact pacing, ensuring students actively watch and engage with the breakdown.
Character & Symbol Analysis Tables: Focused tables for tracking Tom Joad, Ma Joad, Jim Casy, Rose of Sharon, and Pa Joad, along with key symbols like the land turtle, the Joad family truck, and the devastating Dust Bowl storms.
Advanced Thematic Deep-Dive: Timestamped short-answer questions focusing on the destructive impact of corporate greed and mechanization, the philosophical shift from biological family to the collective human family, and the enduring resilience and dignity of the working class.
How to use this resource:
- Print or digitally distribute the Student Worksheet (Pages 1-3).
- Play the video for the class, or have students stream the 10-minute analysis via the provided link.
Video runtime: 10 minutes | Total activity time: 20-25 minutes
