Details
Pages
48 Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 48 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Exploring Power, Justice, and Redemption in The Tempest by William Shakespeare
In this multi-week unit on The Tempest by William Shakespeare, students will engage with one of the Bard's most powerful works, exploring themes of power, justice, revenge, and redemption. Through close reading, critical analysis, and collaborative activities, students will delve into the characters' motivations, their personal transformations, and the consequences of their actions within a complex moral framework.
This unit invites students to analyze the political and social structures within the play, particularly the relationships between colonizers and the colonized, the rulers and the ruled, as embodied in the figures of Prospero, Caliban, and Ariel. As students explore these dynamics, they will also examine the theme of forgiveness, considering how characters like Prospero struggle with the choice to forgive or exact revenge, and how their decisions lead to different forms of resolution and personal growth.
Using a variety of activities - including creative projects, group discussions, writing exercises, and quizzes - students will hone their analytical skills, deepen their understanding of Shakespearean language, and reflect on the relevance of The Tempest's themes in the contemporary world. By the end of the unit, students will not only gain a deeper appreciation for the play's literary qualities but will also develop critical thinking skills applicable to broader questions about justice, leadership, and personal responsibility.
This unit will culminate in a comprehensive final assessment, where students will synthesize their understanding of the text and themes explored in The Tempest, showcasing their ability to analyze, critique, and interpret one of Shakespeare's most significant plays.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Exploring Power, Justice, and Redemption in The Tempest by William Shakespeare
In this multi-week unit on The Tempest by William Shakespeare, students will engage with one of the Bard's most powerful works, exploring themes of power, justice, revenge, and redemption. Through close reading, critical analysis, and collaborative activities, students will delve into the characters' motivations, their personal transformations, and the consequences of their actions within a complex moral framework.
This unit invites students to analyze the political and social structures within the play, particularly the relationships between colonizers and the colonized, the rulers and the ruled, as embodied in the figures of Prospero, Caliban, and Ariel. As students explore these dynamics, they will also examine the theme of forgiveness, considering how characters like Prospero struggle with the choice to forgive or exact revenge, and how their decisions lead to different forms of resolution and personal growth.
Using a variety of activities - including creative projects, group discussions, writing exercises, and quizzes - students will hone their analytical skills, deepen their understanding of Shakespearean language, and reflect on the relevance of The Tempest's themes in the contemporary world. By the end of the unit, students will not only gain a deeper appreciation for the play's literary qualities but will also develop critical thinking skills applicable to broader questions about justice, leadership, and personal responsibility.
This unit will culminate in a comprehensive final assessment, where students will synthesize their understanding of the text and themes explored in The Tempest, showcasing their ability to analyze, critique, and interpret one of Shakespeare's most significant plays.
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 48 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more
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