English Grade Level 11 Time Required: 43 Unit: Shakespeare Monologues January 8, 2015 Standards to be addressed: English Grade Level 11 Time Required: 43 Unit: Shakespeare Monologues January 8, 2015 Standards to be addressed: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L A Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L B Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L D Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L A Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L B Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L D CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L B Ms. Livingston

Learning Objective: SWBAT identifying character archetypes to assist them in preparing their monologues for performance. Do Now : List all the characters from fairytales you can think of. Homework : Fill out the research handout and the homework question at the bottom of today’s worksheet Learning Objective: SWBAT identifying character archetypes to assist them in preparing their monologues for performance. Do Now : List all the characters from fairytales you can think of. Homework : Fill out the research handout and the homework question at the bottom of today’s worksheet Ms. Livingston January 8, 2015 Ms. Livingston January 8, 2015 Ms. Livingston January 9, 2015 Ms. Livingston January 9, 2015

Share out Do Now Let’s make a list of characters from fairy tales. SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Direct Instruction: Vocabulary Archetype – A very typical example of a certain person or thing. Jilted- rejected or abandoned (by a lover) Characterization –The way an author portrays a character. It includes appearance, speech, actions, and what others say about them. Archetype – A very typical example of a certain person or thing. Jilted- rejected or abandoned (by a lover) Characterization –The way an author portrays a character. It includes appearance, speech, actions, and what others say about them. SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Direct Instruction: Archetype Character archetypes are a recurrent narrative design, pattern of action, character type, themes or image which is identifiable in a wide variety of works of literature. SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Connecting… How are archetypes related to characterization? SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Activity: Group Poster With your group, read the information given to you and create a poster about your assigned archetype. Include… the definition of Archetype, the description of your assigned archetype, examples of the archetype o Any book you’ve read, Disney movies, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Any comic (X- men, The Avengers), Shakespeare, The Bible, The Wizard of Oz. a picture that represents the archetype With your group, read the information given to you and create a poster about your assigned archetype. Include… the definition of Archetype, the description of your assigned archetype, examples of the archetype o Any book you’ve read, Disney movies, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Any comic (X- men, The Avengers), Shakespeare, The Bible, The Wizard of Oz. a picture that represents the archetype SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Discussion Questions In your group, discuss the following questions about archetype: What are some common archetypes found throughout literature? How can characterization affect the plot of a literary work? How are archetypal characters a reflection of human nature? Why have archetypal patterns been prevalent in literature throughout history? In your group, discuss the following questions about archetype: What are some common archetypes found throughout literature? How can characterization affect the plot of a literary work? How are archetypal characters a reflection of human nature? Why have archetypal patterns been prevalent in literature throughout history? SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Closing How can understanding your character’s archetype assist you in preparing your monologues for performance? SWBAT critically read excerpts of Shakespeare’s text to select a monologue for our competition

Instructional Objective: SWBAT explore and develop critical thinking, close reading, and prediction skills through a gallery walk of Shakespeare’s monologues. By engaging in choral reading, they will become accustomed to the nuanced language in the text. Materials: Handouts (Gallery Walk and Research homework Adaptations: Highlights on posted work, choral reading, Teacher Instruction, Guided Questions, videos, homework, student choice in monologue, Extensions: Students can select harder monologues

Lady Macbeth – Ruler Macbeth – Ruler Puck – The Jester Helena – The Everyman Benedick – The Hero Hero – The Innocent Juliet – The Lover Romeo – The lover elve_Character_Archetypes.pdf