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Author’s Craft: The Poetry of the Play Lesson PlanAuthor’s Craft: The Poetry of the Play Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2014
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Author’s Craft: The Poetry of the Play

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Feel the rhythm! Pupils begin reading Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as they continue participating in a drama circle. With discussion, they examine Shakespeare's use of rhyme, rhythm, and meter, analyzing how language sets certain tones throughout the play.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rhythm, poetry, william shakespeare, a midsummer night's dream, literary themes, literature circles

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Show a clip from a film adaptation 
  • Have partners discuss their favorite characters from the play and why they like them

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 12 of the 18-part Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series

Pros

  • Provides options for meeting the needs of all learners
  • Includes a handy Tips for Reading Shakespeare handout

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.8.2 RL.8.4

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