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West Side Story: Study Guide ActivityWest Side Story: Study Guide Activity
Publisher
Orlando Shakes
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2017
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West Side Story: Study Guide

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Hey, enough frabbajabba about that stool pigeon, Daddy-O! Using the West Side Story study guide, scholars explore the language of the play and read about its historical associations and themes. Pupils also engage in a Spectrum of Difference activity, agreeing or disagreeing with debatable statements. Finally, learners write a review of the performance.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

west side story, opinion writing, literary themes, dramatic plays, musical theater, performance art

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have small groups discuss what topics and themes from the play are still relevant 

Classroom Considerations

  • Adaptable resource designed for patrons of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater
  • Students should either see the play or view the film adaptation 
  • Requires some printing

Pros

  • Includes a helpful Meet the Characters graphic 
  • Provides a thorough plot summary handout 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.5.1.a RL.9-10.2

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