Unit Plan

Unit 2: The Tempest by William Shakespeare Teacher Guide

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Massive storms, shipwrecks, survivors stranded on an island ruled by an aging magician, and strange creatures—Shakespeare's The Tempest appeals to today's middle schoolers. For this unit, seventh graders read selections from an adapted version of the play, act out several scenes, and craft and publish their version of a dramatic scene. The 146-page guide includes a unit introduction, a pacing guide, 10 scripted lessons, links to additional teacher resources, and mid-unit and final assessments. The tightly constructed unit does not give much time for dalliance.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Set aside extra prep time to collect, prepare, and copy the many materials required for the lesson
  • Review the explanation of the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) approach found in the Teacher Guide for Unit 1 on pages 11-21
Classroom Considerations
  • Second of eight units in the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) units designed for seventh graders
  • The lessons are cumulative and designed to be used in order
  • Projection equipment is required for the video clips
  • Make copies for each learner of the Core Knowledge Foundation's adapted edition of The Tempest and the 112-page Student Activity Book
Pros
  • The activities are designed to engage and challenge readers of this complex text
Cons
  • None