1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Students will gain an understanding of the culture, history, and
literature related to Greek drama.
2.Students will read Oedipus Rex and Antigone
3.Students will write an expository essay comparing/contrasting the
themes of these plays |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students will read the plays
2. Students will complete thinking maps related to various ideas in
the literature
3. Students will write essays demonstrating understanding of these
concepts |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| literature book, thinking maps, computer/smart board for lecture
notes, word processing for essays, dvd player for video enrichment
lessons |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
| 1.power point/notes on Greek drama and festivals |
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B. Development-
1.show video clip of drama festival reenactment
2.discuss background information and how it relates to plays |
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C. Practice-
| 1.assign parts and read the play aloud |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.students will work on thinking maps to reinforce themes
2.students will complete handouts to measure understanding of the
plays |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| 1.some students will read in groups rather than independently (EC
modifications) |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1.comprehension quiz following each act of the plays
2.thinking maps will be checked
3.essays will be scored and given feedback
4. students will also complete projects related to this unit |
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G. Closure-
| 1. finding real-life implications of this information |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.final test on the unit
2.essays and project will be graded |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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| When the unit is completed, I will make notes in my lesson plan
book of successes and areas to improve for next semester |
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