Day 3

Uncle Vanya Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Realist Theater

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will learn about the basics of Realism in theater history and apply this knowledge to the text.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7

    Structure:

    Students should watch the following videos briefly explaining the concept and history of realism in theaters

    1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVnscTctqI
    2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIvfEJ59XY

    As a class, discuss the following questions:

    - How can we see Uncle Vanya as a Realist text? Give examples. Consider plot, characters, dialogue, etc.
    - Which value systems do Vanya, Sonya, Astrov, Helena and/or...

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