Six Characters in Search of an Author Lesson Plan

Bringing Characters to Life

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Student will consider how line reading and interpretation can affect our analysis of the characters.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7

Structure:

In "Six Characters in Search of an Author," characters find new life when portrayed by actors—and may be affected or even changed by the choices made by those portraying them. This activity will give students a chance to portray and interpret the Characters themselves.

Students should form small groups. Within these groups, students should select an excerpt from the first act of the play. Give students ten to...