Waiting for Lefty Lesson Plan

Mr. and Mrs. Miller

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Students will write and perform an "epilogue" to the scene of today's focus.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Structure:

Begin by dividing the class into small groups of 2-4 students. Students will imagine a scene in which Miller returns home to his wife and the two discuss his earlier conversation with Fayette. Based on what we know about Miller, imagine what his wife might be like and how she might react to the news that he's quit his job. Scenes should be no longer than five minutes, and at the very least the Miller husband and wife should be represented. If students would...