Curriculum / ELA / 11th Grade / Unit 1: The Glass Menagerie / Lesson 1
ELA
Unit 1
11th Grade
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Students will be able to describe the setting and the major themes of the play.
Play: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams — Introduction, p. vii–xii; Character Description
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In what ways does The Glass Menagerie mirror the life of the playwright, Tennessee Williams? Explain using evidence from the text.
Reality and freedom/responsibility are two central themes in this play. Examine the questions below and draft your answer to these questions that the playwright will grapple with in this play.
a. Is it possible to escape reality? Temporarily? Permanently?
b. If an individual attempts to escape, what is the impact on his or her family and other obligations? Which is more important, our individual freedom or our responsibilities to others?
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Lesson 2
Students will be able to analyze the playwright’s characterization of the narrator and the members of his family in Scene 1.
Students will be able to explain how the author uses symbols and characters to develop the theme of reality.
Students will be able to explain how the playwright develops the conflict in scene 3.
Students will be able to explain how the author develops the thematic topics of reality and responsibility in scenes 3 and 4.
Students will be able to explain how the author shows that Amanda is disconnected from reality in scene 5.
Students will be able to identify the author’s tone toward the characters.
Students will be able to explain how Williams uses stage directions to reinforce key ideas, emotions, or themes in the scene.
Students will be able to complete a mid-unit writing assessment.
Students will be able to identify the significance of the shift in Laura’s character during this scene.
Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of the symbol of the unicorn to develop Laura’s character and the theme.
Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of characterization to develop his message about reality.
Students will be able to explain how the author develops the theme of freedom vs. responsibility in this passage.
Students will be able to use evidence in a discussion about the major themes of the play.
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