Teacher Guide

Rhinoceros Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will be able to engage and analyze the central metaphor in Rhinoceros.

  2. 2

    Students will understand the historical context in which Ionesco wrote and the historical significance of the Theatre of the Absurd.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to devise creative projects in response to the concept and content of Rhinoceros and formulate cohesive academic responses.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to engage with the theatrical aspects of Rhinoceros and understand it as a text for performance.

  5. 5

    Students will be able to conduct research on topics inspired by...

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