Lesson Plan

The Glass Menagerie: Impact of Expressionism

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Young scholars are challenged to write a realistic analysis of Tennessee Williams' nonrealistic memory play, The Glass Menagerie. Writers use the evidence gathered on their worksheets to craft an effective thesis and concluding statement which they share in a class-wide critique. They then share a model sentence that includes textual evidence and again critique these sentences. As homework, class members incorporate suggestions to compose their essay on William's use of Expressionism in The Glass Menagerie.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members design a set for the play that underscores the expressionist elements and one of the themes of the play
  • Model how to craft an effective thesis statement
Classroom Considerations
  • The third of three lessons in a unit on The Glass Menagerie that are designed to be taught in order
  • Requires individual copies of the "Why Expressionism?" worksheet
  • Class members also need their copies of the worksheets completed in the two previous lessons
  • Presumes class members have experience offering positive feedback on others' work
Pros
  • Includes a teacher copy of the worksheet
Cons
  • None
Common Core