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This Antigone's Themes Today: The Greek Drama Antigone lesson plan also includes:
- Antigone's Themes Today (.html)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Say Something Stem Starters - English (.pdf)
- Say Something Stem Starters - English (.docx)
- Say Something Stem Starters - Spanish (.pdf)
- Say Something Stem Starters - Spanish (.docx)
- Tea Party Index Cards Card Sort - English (.pdf)
- Tea Party Index Cards Card Sort - English (.docx)
- Tea Party Index Cards Card Sort - Spanish (.pdf)
- Tea Party Index Cards Card Sort - Spanish (.docx)
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Is Antigone relevant to today's readers? After reading Sophocles' tragedy, scholars must decide if the themes are universal and timeless. Class members engage in a series of activities designed to have them closely consider the characters and their actions. Next, the class "reformulates" the story as an ABC book that underscores the themes. The lesson concludes with scholars creating their version of the play in their chosen format.
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Instructional Ideas
- Print the "Tea Party Index Cards" and the "Say Something Stem Starters" on card stock and laminate them to permit reuse
- Requires extra prep time to prepare the many materials needed for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Links are provided for those who are unfamiliar with the "Say Something" and "I Used to Think...But Now I Know" strategies
- Requires a projection device for the slide show
- Scholars must have access to a copy of the play
Pros
- Materials available in both English and Spanish
- Includes notes for instructors on how to approach the activities
- It also includes before, during, and after reading activities
Cons
- None