Lesson Plan

Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 6

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The battle of wits and wisdom rages in Sophocles' Oedipus the King, particularly in Oedipus' discussion with Teiresias about the Sphinx's riddle. Ninth graders focus on this crucial conversation with a literary analysis instructional activity that features a group discussion about how Oedipus' past experience defines his personality and determines his fate.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Prompt small groups to make a creative poster depicting Oedipus and the things he does not see, including textual details as evidence
  • Switch up the assigned groups throughout the collaborative discussion to vary responses
Classroom Considerations
  • The sixth lesson in a 20-part unit
Pros
  • Guides learners through a complex topic with both discussion and written reflections
  • Provides a self-assessment activity about the speaking and listening norms established in the previous lesson
Cons
  • None