Madame Butterfly Lesson Plan

Miss Saigon and Madame Butterfly

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to identify the history and controversial features of Miss Saigon and discuss it in relation to Madame Butterfly.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1

Structure:

Part 1: Individual Reading

First, students should read the following article:

‘Miss Saigon’ Ages Horribly In Era Of #MeToo And Authentic Representation; Broadway Classic Needs A Makeover

While they read, they should take active notes on key aspects of Miss Saigon, ideas they recognize from Madame Butterfly, and the author's view on why the musical is problematic.

Part 2: Group Discussion

Then,...