If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To analyze Henry as a character, considering how much speech and truth go together and clarifying his arc across the two Henry IV plays and Henry V.
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To read the play as a statement on politics, war, and monarchy.
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To consider how Shakespeare shapes the narrative to tell one version of an actual historical event.
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To think about different options for performing the play.
