Thread:Lidewey/@comment-34076922-20180225230150/@comment-30339728-20180310162805

I think this was the post your referred to on Oceanfront's wall....

Sorry, I did read this but it was late when I did and I forgot to get back to you the next day.

So, a class on Hamilton....Interesting man

I think having your son (students) research the facts to get back ground before seeing the musical would provide a platform for them to really understand how the modern take mirrors the history. My first gut idea is to look at the tension and subsequent duel between Hamilton and Burr and then see if another pair of world leaders fit into the same dynamic. Thre are plenty to choose from. Modern day  personalities would also involve some predictive skills. All of this would also need for the student to have an understanding of personality traits and how those may or may not dictate actions.

Perhaps, then come up with a scene/skit or poetic/lyric/dance etc type of presentation of the events and outcome. I tend to like creative ways for students to demonstrate their understanding because it pushes their own heads to synthesize info into something new - not just regurgitate what they learn.