Day 2

Mourning Becomes Electra Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Breaking it Down: In-Depth Thematic Scene Analysis

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will analyze the dramatic elements from "Homecoming," Act I through "The Hunted," Act II and interpret the scene in relation to the play's themes.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6

    Structure:

    Prior to class, select 5-7 segments from any of the scenes read so far in "Homecoming," Act I through "The Hunted," Act II that are particularly relevant for introducing and understanding themes in the play. A few of the most theme-heavy scene segments...

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