The Taming of the Shrew Lesson Plan

Comparing Productions

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will watch and respond to a stage or film production of the play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9

Structure:

The Taming of the Shrew has received countless adaptations throughout the centuries, from straightforward productions like Franco Zeffirelli's 1967 film to 1999's 10 Things I Hate About You, which reimagines the play in an American high school.

For this activity, students will select an adaptation of Taming and watch or read it in groups of three or four apiece. After they have had time to do so, groups will fill out a worksheet that...