Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan

Scene Workshop: Creating Your Own "Hamilton" Scene

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Students will analyze the dramatic elements in various chapters in the novel, interpret the scenes into something that can be performed, create a film or prepare for a live performace of the selected chapter, and present their films or performances to the classto the class.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2

Structure:

Prior to class, select 4-5 chapters or parts of chapters from Alexander Hamilton that are not a significant focus in the musical Hamilton, but could be...