The Way of the World Lesson Plan

Directorial Discretion

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will briefly outline a modern retelling of the play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2

Structure:

The Way of the World is a play that shows its age, both in the language used and in the setting itself. However, it is relatively sparse in terms of stage direction, which means that performers and directors are free to interpret many aspects of production as they see fit. Students will come up with a brief pitch (about 500 words) that explores how they would bring The Way of the World into the modern day.

Students' pitches should include the...