Letter Writing in Response to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Bernice Bobs Her Hair." (SEL)

In response to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” (and to increase social awareness and maintain positive relationships) students will write a letter to one of the characters in the story. They will watch a video of the short story “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” which shows mean girls in action. After discussing the plot, students will write letters to explore the how women treat each other and the lessons that people learn as they become adults in society. Teaching the story will also be a useful introduction to the Jazz Age ideas and the work of Fitzgerald before reading The Great Gatsby. The lesson is aligned to the Common Core Standards for ELA and to the Ohio State Content Standards for ELA.