Lesson Plan

Leaving the Play: All’s Well That Ends Well

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How does Shakespeare develop the theme of control in A Midsummer Night's Dream? Using the resource, scholars analyze the theme of parental control in the play and the Greek myth "Pyramus and Thisbe." Next, they talk to partners to determine other themes present within the play.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Invite small groups to discuss some of the most prominent themes in literature 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 8 of 18 from the Grade 8 Module 2B, Unit 2 series
  • Before teaching the lesson, locate and post the gallery walk images from Unit 1, Lesson 1
Pros
  • Includes teaching notes
  • Provides ideas for lesson differentiation
Cons
  • None
Common Core