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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1 through 4)

Objective

Chapters 1 through 4

The Secret Knowledge: On the Dismantling of American Culture, published in 2011, followed a hugely controversial 2008 op-ed for The Village Voice, "Why I Am No Longer a 'Brain-Dead Liberal," in which David Mamet attacked his former liberal beliefs. In this book the author and playwright goes much deeper, taking on the key political and cultural issues of our times. In this lesson, students are introduced to the book and will research and discuss author David Mamet.

Lesson

1) Teacher Lecture: Introduce the class to the book and author. The Secret Knowledge: On the Dismantling of American Culture is a non-fiction book by playwright and author David Mamet. In the book, Mamet details his disenchantment with liberal politics and his embracing of the Right.

2) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on the author and playwright, David Mamet. When was...

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