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Scholars continue reading the Greek myth "Pyramus and Thisbe," analyzing why it was written into Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next, they complete a Venn diagram to compare the two texts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals research a Greek myth and retell it to a partner
Classroom Considerations
- The fifth installment of the 18-part Grade 8 Module 2B, Unit 2 series, and lesson order matters
- Before teaching the lesson, post the learning targets
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- Provides a teacher's guide for reference
- Includes a list of lesson vocabulary words
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