Angels in America Lesson Plan

Mormon Faith, Practice, and History

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

To understand in depth references to one of the main themes in the book

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

Structure:

Kushner makes extensive reference to Mormon faith, history, and practice throughout the play. He uses Mormonism to draw out major themes of the play that are developed across the whole work. In this activity students will research to better understand these aspects of Mormonism and analyze how Kushner uses them to speak about major themes of the play

ACTIVITY

1. Divide students into groups of 3-4

2. Assign each group a topic to...