The first lesson in a three-part unit has high schoolers examine The Glass Menagerie as an example of expressionist theatre. After reading a short article about expressionism, scholars list expressionist techniques in Tennessee Williams' play, provide examples of each technique, and identify how the technique expresses a theme in the drama.

Concepts

literary analysis, dramatic plays, elements of drama, tennessee williams, textual evidence, expressionism, archetypes, emotions

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Instructional Ideas

• Project images of the set design from various productions of the play

Classroom Considerations

• Presumes learners have completed a reading of the play
• Requires one copy of the "Expressionist Techniques" worksheet per pupil
• The "Modern Theatre in Context" article is slow to load

Pros

• Includes a teacher version of the worksheet

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1