Lesson Plan

Launching A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Universal Appeal of Shakespeare, Part 2

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As scholars prepare to read Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, they first read the article "Shakespeare's Universal Appeal Examined" and analyze its central idea. Next, pupils complete Frayer Model worksheets to understand better what it means to control another person's actions.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have partners discuss which universal literary themes might appeal to people of all ages and walks of life 
Classroom Considerations
  • 7th of 18 consecutive lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series
  • Before teaching the lesson, display the gallery walk images from lesson one
  • Requires dictionaries for each individual
Pros
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes
  • Provides a lesson agenda, vocabulary, and a list of needed materials
Cons
  • None
Common Core