Use a handy concept analysis guide as you begin your unit on William Shakespeare's The Tempest. With character descriptions, literary themes, and anticipated affective issues, the guide can help those new to using The Tempest craft a strong and well-considered unit.

Concepts

the tempest, william shakespeare, literary themes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the topics and themes with your class before starting the play, and have them find examples fromthen ask individuals to write a short narrative about a life experience that connects to the theme

Classroom Considerations

• Resource is most helpful as a guide for your curriculum, or as a reference for readers
• Many of the issues or topics have detailed explanations

Pros

• Explores the themes with textual evidence
• Considers the implications for readers with various background and background knowledge
• Provides assignment and project ideas at the bottom of the last page

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.2 RL.11-12.2