Slaughterhouse Five Lesson Plan

Theme-Driven Dramatic Monologues

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

Students will analyze a major theme in the novel and write and perform dramatic monologues to practice their skills in meaningful and entertaining communication.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5

Structure:

To begin this activity, individually, students will make a list of the major themes in the novel. Their lists should contain at least 4-5 themes. When they are finished, initiate a classwide discussion about the themes in the book. Have students volunteer a...