Unlocking the Underlying Symbolism and Themes of a Dramatic Work
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- Aug 12 2010 2:15 PM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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This lesson, from ReadWriteThink, invites students to explore the things relevant to a character from Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun," such as Mama's plant, to unlock the drama's underlying symbolism and themes. Students explore character traits and participate in active learning as they work with the play. This lesson uses an interactive drama map.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: English-Language Arts, Visual Arts, Reading Comprehension, Theatre
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ELA.11-12.R.NAGLAT.3.2 Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view o...
ELA.11-12.R.SFL.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres (e.g., satire, parody, allegory, pastoral) ...
ELA.9-10.R.NAGLAT.3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in narr...
ELA.9-10.R.NAGLAT.3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including...