Long Day's Journey Into Night Lesson Plan

Close-Reading O'Neill: Scene Reading & Analysis

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will analyze the dramatic elements from Acts I & II, and interpret the scene in relation to the play's events, as well as the themes and symbols thus far.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.6

Structure:

Prior to class, select 5-7 segments from any of the scenes read so far in Acts I & II of Long Day's Journey Into Night that are particularly relevant for introducing and understanding themes in the play.

Begin the class with a discussion of the themes...