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The Glass Menagerie

Lesson 9

ELA

Unit 1

11th Grade

Lesson 9 of 15

Objective

Students will be able to identify the significance of the shift in Laura’s character during this scene.

Readings and Materials

Play: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams pp. 67 – 77 — Scene 7

Lesson Notes

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Target Task

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How does Laura develop as a character in this portion of the scene? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions

Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding

What does Jim's nickname for Tom reveal about his perception of Tom? Is it accurate?
What do Amanda's actions reveal about her?
What does the loss of electricity reveal about Tom? What does the audience know that Amanda does not? How does the loss of electricity impact the plot?
p. 70: What does the phrase "the climax of her secret life" indicate about Laura?
What changes the mood of the scene between Jim and Laura? Why is the nickname significant? How does it contribute to the theme? How does this shift in mood impact the plot? The theme?

Next

Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of the symbol of the unicorn to develop Laura’s character and the theme.

Lesson 10

Lesson 10

Lesson Map

Students will be able to describe the setting and the major themes of the play.

The Glass Menagerie — Introduction, p. vii–xii; Character Description

Students will be able to analyze the playwright’s characterization of the narrator and the members of his family in Scene 1.

“Ballad of the Ladies of Yore”
The Glass Menagerie — Scene 1, pp. 3–10

Students will be able to explain how the author uses symbols and characters to develop the theme of reality.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 11 – 18 — Scene 2

Students will be able to explain how the playwright develops the conflict in scene 3.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 19 – 25 — Scene 3

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the thematic topics of reality and responsibility in scenes 3 and 4.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 26 – 37 — Scene 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.

The Glass Menagerie — Scene 5

Students will be able to explain how Williams uses stage directions to reinforce key ideas, emotions, or themes in the scene.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 50 – 66 — Scene 6

Students will be able to complete a mid-unit writing assessment.

The Glass Menagerie — Scenes 1-6

Students will be able to identify the significance of the shift in Laura’s character during this scene.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 67 – 77 — Scene 7

Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of the symbol of the unicorn to develop Laura’s character and the theme.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 78 – 87 — Scene 7

Students will be able to analyze the author’s use of characterization to develop his message about reality.

The Glass Menagerie pp. 88 – 97 — Scene 7

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the theme of freedom vs. responsibility in this passage.

The Awakening

Students will be able to explain how the author develops the theme of freedom vs. responsibility in this passage.

The Awakening — continued

Students will be able to use evidence in a discussion about the major themes of the play.

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