3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Drama
  • Subject(s):English Language Arts
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):10
Key Learning: The content, form, and structure of a drama contributes to its meaning. Literary and dramatic elements are used in literary works to represent a universal view.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How does the understanding of dramatic elements support and enhance the interpretation of dramatic literature?
   
Concept: Dramatic Elements
Concept: Characterization
Concept: Theme
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do form and structure of a drama contribute to its effect? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What makes a character a protagonist/antagonist? (A)
How do playwrights create effective and memorable character? (A)
What makes a character a tragic hero? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How is universal view represented through theme in a dramatic work? (A)
Vocabulary:

Unity of time, place, and action; Tragedy; Tragic hero; deus ex machina; recognition; reversal;dramatic irony; chorus; monologue; soliloquy; aside

Vocabulary:

Protagonist, Antagonist, Tragic hero, Foil

Vocabulary:

Theme, Universal view

Additional Information:

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Resources:

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Know - Understand - Do Organizer
Student Learning Map
Vocabulary Report

Acquisition Lesson:

Differentiating the Unit
Unit Timeline
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Vocabulary Report

  • Unity of time -
  • Protagonist -
  • Theme -
  • place -
  • Antagonist -
  • Universal view -
  • and action; Tragedy; Tragic hero; deus ex machina; recognition; reversal;dramatic irony; chorus; monologue; soliloquy; aside -
  • Tragic hero -
  • Foil -