Lesson Plan

Reading Shakespeare: The Play within the Play

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Scholars continue reading the Greek myth "Pyramus and Thisbe," analyzing why it was written into Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next, they complete a Venn diagram to compare the two texts.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals research a Greek myth and retell it to a partner
Classroom Considerations
  • The fifth installment of the 18-part Grade 8 Module 2B, Unit 2 series, and lesson order matters
  • Before teaching the lesson, post the learning targets
Pros
  • Provides a teacher's guide for reference
  • Includes a list of lesson vocabulary words
Cons
  • None
Common Core