- 1
Tragedy or Comedy?
Kind of Activity:
Collaborative Writing
Objective:
Students will be able to examine how timing and end result can alter the meaning or perception of an event.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5
Structure:
In his job interview, Obi says this about tragedy: "Real tragedy is never resolved. It goes on hopelessly forever. Conventional tragedy is too easy. The hero dies and we feel a purging of emotions."
Divide students into groups of 4-6. Assign each group one of the scenes below. Have them rewrite it so that it reads as comedy if it is tragic, or tragic if it is comedic. The original tone is noted next to...
Join Now to View Premium Content
GradeSaver provides access to 2368 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11017 literature essays, 2791 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.