Day 4

Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King Lesson Plan

Reading Assignment, Questions, Vocabulary

Lines 863-1109

Common Core Objectives

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    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.5

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.8

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.

Content Summary for Teachers

Lines 863-1109

Oedipus and Jocasta leave, and the Chorus sings an ode decrying hubris and those who believe they are above the law. Jocasta returns with garlands and other gifts to bring to Apollo. A messenger enters from...

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