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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: Chapters 1 through 3)

Objective

In Part 1: Chapters 1 through 3, Mohandas K. Gandhi has been assassinated, and a million people have gathered to mourn his death. This lesson will discuss Gandhi's funeral and his effect on others.

Lesson

Class Discussion: Describe Gandhi's funeral.

Small Group Activity: What do the millions of grieving people reveal about Gandhi? How does this first chapter prepare the reader for the rest of the book?

Class Discussion: Discuss the small groups' responses.

Individual Activity: Research Hindu funeral rituals. What is the purpose of the pyre being set on fire? How do these rituals compare to American rituals?

Class Discussion: Discuss funeral rituals researched during the individual activity.

Homework: How is Gandhi unique for a world leader? How does he compare to the Western idea of a leader?

Lesson 2 (from Part 1: Chapters 1 through 3)

Objective

In Part 1: Chapters 1 through 3, Gandhi, as a child, shows no proclivity towards school work and no special talent...

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