Lesson Plan

Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 3

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The manipulation of time is one of the most essential elements in Sophocles' Oedipus the King. As your language arts class participates in a jigsaw discussion activity, they work together to analyze the play's plot structure and treatment of time as it relates to Laius's death. In addition, they identify and interpret the foreshadowing found in the selected pages.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Project the graphic organizer onto a whiteboard to model one or two excerpts from the text
  • Use the differentiation opportunities for struggling readers or English learners
Classroom Considerations
  • You can find the full, 91-page version of the play in the attached materials
  • The third part of a 20-lesson unit
Pros
  • Each lesson focuses on a specific section of the text, making the play more accessible to understand
  • Includes the necessary worksheet for the jigsaw activity
  • Promotes close reading skills and group collaboration
Cons
  • None
Common Core