Before reading "Cyrano de Bergerac," check out a biography of author Edmond Rostand, an introduction to the play, pre-reading activities, and vocabulary lists. As you complete each act, participate in brainstorming activities and respond to questions on plot, character, and theme. For students who have completed the text, there are two thought-provoking writing prompts as well as questions for linking "Cyrano de Bergerac" to other pieces of literature.