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Close-Reading O'Neill: Scene Reading & Analysis
Kind of Activity:
Group Discussion
Objective:
Students will analyze the dramatic elements from Acts I & II, and interpret the scene in relation to the play's events, as well as the themes and symbols thus far.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.6
Structure:
Prior to class, select 5-7 segments from any of the scenes read so far in Acts I & II of Long Day's Journey Into Night that are particularly relevant for introducing and understanding themes in the play.
Begin the class with a discussion of the themes...
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