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Lesson 1 (from Introduction )
Objective
The students will understand about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early life, based on the information given in the Introduction.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn in 1933 to Jewish immigrants. She was an intelligent girl who excelled, not only because of her own abilities, but also because her mother was disciplined, encouraging, and intelligent herself. Ruth’s upbringing set her on a course that would change the lives of everyday Americans.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Have the students answer the following questions: What was the name Ginsburg was given at birth? Why did she start going by the name Ruth? What else is known about Ruth’s childhood, based on the Introduction? How does this information possibly prepare the reader for the remainder of the book?
Individual Activity: Have the students answer the following questions: How did Ginsburg’s upbringing influence events later in her life, based...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.5, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.5, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.2, 11-12.2
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