Mourning Becomes Electra Lesson Plan

Breaking it Down: In-Depth Thematic Scene Analysis

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will analyze the dramatic elements from "Homecoming," Act I through "The Hunted," Act II and interpret the scene in relation to the play's themes.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6

Structure:

Prior to class, select 5-7 segments from any of the scenes read so far in "Homecoming," Act I through "The Hunted," Act II that are particularly relevant for introducing and understanding themes in the play. A few of the most theme-heavy scene segments...