Help your students explore love, consent, and identity in the digital age.
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our free lesson plans for Unprotected Text by Michèle Aldin Kushner—a bold, emotionally charged play that’s already sparking important conversations in schools across the country.
This comprehensive lesson plan set is designed specifically for high school educators and includes everything you need to lead thoughtful, engaging discussions around the play’s big themes: love, betrayal, privacy, and self-worth in the age of social media.
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What’s Inside?
✔️ Pre-show activities to spark curiosity
✔️ Post-show discussion questions that invite empathy and critical thinking
✔️ Creative and academic assessments for a variety of learning styles
✔️ Character and quote analysis that helps students dive deep into the text
✔️ No fluff—just real, relevant tools for exploring teen life today
Whether you’re teaching Unprotected Text in the classroom or directing a production, this resource is built to support meaningful, age-appropriate engagement.
Why this play?
Because teenagers deserve stories that respect their experiences. Unprotected Text doesn’t shy away from tough topics—but it also doesn’t sensationalize them. It’s thoughtful, nuanced, and full of lines your students will recognize as true.
Best of all?
This classroom companion is completely free—because we believe important conversations should never be locked behind a paywall.