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Unit Plan

Sophocles' Oedipus the King

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Introduce your class to the Greek tragedy with a study of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. Learners examine the features of a Greek tragedy, Sophocles’ achievements and contributions, and the universal themes that make the drama an enduring classic. 

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Concepts
tragic heroes, heroes, sophocles, antigone
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Additional Tags
greek tragedies, sophocles, structure of greek tragedy, tragic hero, hurbis, tragic flaw, english language arts
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  • Included in the packet are sample lessons, assessments, vocabulary activities, and writing prompts with rubrics.
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