Instructors who want to use A Streetcar Named Desire as a core text need not rely of the kindness of other teachers to find engaging activities to support a study of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning drama.

Concepts

tragedies, dramatic plays, tennessee williams, a streetcar named desire

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Bookmark the packet and select those activities most appropriate to your learning situation
• Conclude the unit with a viewing of The Simpsons episode that focuses on the play
• Use the play as an opportunity to explain the concept of in medias res

Classroom Considerations

• Although the resource is designed as a test prep packet for UK students, the activities are appropriate for any study of the play
• The packet is designed so that instructors can select those lessons and approaches that best meet the particular needs of their class members
• The resource recommends using the 1951 film version starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in conjunction with reading the play
• Cass members should be familiar with the conventions of dramatic dialogue as well as the conventions of tragedy

Pros

• The 30-page packet includes nine activities, learner resources, graphic organizers, and critical responses 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.5 RL.11-12.7