Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King Lesson Plan

The Oedipus Myth

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Helping the students to understand the Oedipus myth as it relates to the Sophocles play; Introducing the dramatic medium

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.10 ; CCSS.R.2

Structure:

Briefly outline the classical Oedipus myth—a synopsis can be found here: http://www.gradesaver.com/oedipus-rex-or-oedipus-the-king/study-guide/section4/. Explain how the theatergoers of Sophocles’ time would have been familiar with the myth prior to the play, as part of their culture’s folklore. Have students break into groups and assign each group a section of the myth to stage as a brief...