Unit 2.2 The Glass Menagerie September 25 and September 26
Wednesday, September 25 Objective: I will deepen my understanding of the setting of The Glass Menagerie by reading scene 2 and analyzing sample soundtracks from various productions of the play. Standards: RL , RL , L a, L a Journal: In a few sentences, summarize the first scene. Who are the characters so far ? What happened?
Unit 2 Summative Assessments Summative Assessment #1: Unit Exam Vocabulary (Matching) Short answers (based on chapter questions) Short essay (1 page based on characters and symbolism) October 11 (Block 5) and October 14 (Block 2, 4, 8) Summative Assessment #2: Characterization Project Character study through a different medium: poetry, collage, music, video, etc. Menagerie Showcase: October 17 (Block 5) and October 18 (Block 2, 4, 8)
Scene 2 Vocabulary Match the word to its definition. Use the word in a new sentence.
Scene 2 Reading Readers: Read in a loud and clear voice. Everyone else: Listen. Annotate (5 per scene.) Answer scene questions.
Music For The Play You will hear different pieces of music used for various productions of the play. We will listen to each piece twice. Answer the corresponding questions on your sheet.
Sample #1 First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to?Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.) Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?
Sample #2 First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.) Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?
Sample #3 First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.) Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?
Sample #4 First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.) Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?
Time to Finish Work Scene questions Annotations Character analysis charts Practice lines Read ahead
Revisit Objective Today’s Objective: I will deepen my understanding of the setting of The Glass Menagerie by reading scene 2 and analyzing sample soundtracks from various productions of the play. Rate yourself and explain why. Return your English binder to the shelf.