Desire Under the Elms Lesson Plan

Imagery and Symbolism

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will be able to identify and discuss the symbolic significance of imagery in the play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

Structure:

For the duration of the play, have students keep a journal identifying the symbolic nature of the play's imagery.

Offline (in a notebook), or online using Google Docs (recommended), Dropbox or Evernote: Have students set up a T-Chart, making the left side a place to notice strong imagery in the play and the right side a place to write its significance and symbolism. Stop occasionally throughout the reading to have students share their observations....