Washington Square Lesson Plan

From Page to Stage to Screen

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to analyze the strengths and limitations of film and theater as a medium of translation for the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3

Structure:

Together the class will watch scenes from the 1997 film Washington Square, including the following:

· Opening establishing shot

· When Catherine meets Morris at the dance

· Catherine’s realization of her father’s feelings toward her

· When Morris leaves Catherine

· Closing scene

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