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Oedipus the King: Anticipation Guide Lesson PlanOedipus the King: Anticipation Guide Lesson Plan
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Novelinks
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9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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2003
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Oedipus the King: Anticipation Guide

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Is it possible to escape fate? Are all types of pride evil? Are family secrets best kept secret? Before reading Oedipus the King, class members respond to a series of statements on an anticipation guide that introduces some of the basic concepts in Sophocles's famous tragedy.

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Concepts

greek dramas, sophocles

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a poster-size version of the chart, record the results of the initial discussion of the guide, and place on the wall

Classroom Considerations

  • Some readers may find the wording of prompt number seven confusing
  • The first of six resources designed to be used with Oedipus the King

Pros

  • The packet includes a rationale for the activity, step-by-step directions, and the anticipation guide

Cons

  • The wording of prompt number seven is confusing

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