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This A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classics Edition of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand study guide also includes:
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Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac has enjoyed popularity since its debut in 1897 due in large part to the themes it addresses. Instructors planning on using the play with their classes will find much to like in this teaching guide. The 24-page guide includes act-by-act synopses, before, during, and after reading activities, journal prompts, discussion questions, and essay topics.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Before introducing the play, have class members journal about how they feel about their noses, about whether they would change them
- After studying the play, ask pupils to consider why Rostand chose a large nose as Cyrano's featured feature
Classroom Considerations
- Page numbers are for the Signet Classic edition of the play
- Requires access to the 1990 trailer of the film starring Gerard Depardieu
Pros
- Provides examples of how learners can participate in online discussions while reading the play
Cons
- None