This lesson plan makes use of David Raeburn's translation of Metamorphoses.
The teacher should be aware that the topics discussed by Ovid in Metamorphoses include suicide, murder, rape, incest, and other forms of shocking or graphic content. The teacher ought to use their judgment of the particular classroom and the text to ensure that proper accommodations and warnings are made as necessary. Above all, ensure that the classroom remains a respectful place for productive and non-threatening conversations about the text.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis. The...
