If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will be able to identify and track symbols and themes as they develop throughout the play, and will practice articulating their observations in classroom discussion and in writing.
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Students will develop and express opinions about the play’s messages, citing textual evidence to defend their opinions.
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Students will be able to contextualize their reading, both historically and within their understanding of modern society.
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Students will be able to engage creatively with the themes and imagery of the play, using a variety of media...
