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Read Write Think: Exploring Character, Conflict, and Plot in Dramatic Tragedy Lesson PlanRead Write Think: Exploring Character, Conflict, and Plot in Dramatic Tragedy Lesson Plan
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ReadWriteThink
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9th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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Read Write Think: Exploring Character, Conflict, and Plot in Dramatic Tragedy

Curated by ACT

Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to change the action in the turning point of a tragedy in order to see the effect on the rest of the play. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.

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character motivation, text structure

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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