Lesson Plan

Analyzing How Shakespeare’s Play Draws upon Greek Mythology: Part 3

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How do the narrative and play versions of the myth "Pyramus and Thisbe" affect meaning? Scholars reread Act 5, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and compare its structure to "Pyramus and Thisbe." Next, they use a T-chart to compare and contrast the same theme in both works of fiction.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have partners collaborate to write an imaginary dialogue between characters from both texts
Classroom Considerations
  • The seventh lesson from the 18-part Grade 8 Module 2B, Unit 2 series
  • Review the Chalk Talk and Gallery Walk protocols in the Appendix
  • Requires chart paper and markers
Pros
  • Offers strategies for meeting diverse learners' needs
  • Includes teaching notes to guide the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core