Richard II Lesson Plan

Comparing Productions

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will watch and respond to a stage or production of the play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9

Structure:

Richard II has received numerous stage adaptations throughout the centuries, from a straightforward rendition by the Royal Shakespeare Company to a radio production by the Public Theater. Refer to the following link for a brief summary of other noteworthy renditions of the play:

https://www.rsc.org.uk/richard-ii/past-productions/other-productions

For this activity, students will select an adaptation of Richard II and watch it in groups of three...