Lesson Plan

Reading Shakespeare: Analyzing a Theme of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

After finishing Act I, scene 1 from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, class members study the theme of control as it relates to the play and start an Evidence of Control note-catcher worksheet.

5 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals write short biographies and draw pictures for one of the characters from the scene 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires the play map from lesson eight, one per student
  • Ten of 18 from the consecutive Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series
Pros
  • Includes a teacher's guide 
  • Provides a Sample Evidence of Control note-catcher for teacher reference 
Cons
  • None
Common Core