Teacher Guide

The Chairs 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 conduct a field experiment to more directly experience the social phenomena on which Ionesco comments in the play.

  2. 2

    Students will research psychology to gain a deeper understanding of one possible frame through which to view The Chairs.

  3. 3

    Students will distill important themes from the play and engage with these themes through the diverse media of visual art, digital presentations, live role play, and creative writing.

  4. 4

    Students will be exposed to carefully selected supplementary readings to enhance their understanding of Ionesco's...

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