Write a one-paragraph response that compares gender expectations for men and women in Taylor Swift's "The Man" and William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm by comparing ideas about gender expectations in Taylor Swift's "The Man" and William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

Materials

"The Man" and The Taming of the Shrew Brainstorm (G9, U5, L14)

Standards

RL.9-10.1RL.9-10.2W.9-10.5

Day 2 - Drafting

Draft a paragraph using a Point-by-Point structure to compare two texts.

Materials

Point-by-Point Structure Paragraph Outline (G9, U5, L14)
Self/Peer Feedback Form (G9, U5, L14)

Standards

W.9-10.1.aW.9-10.1.bW.9-10.1.e

Day 3 - Language Lesson

Revise a paragraph by using a dependent clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction to show cause or comparison.

Materials

Dependent Clauses with Subordinating Conjunctions Practice (G9, U5, L14)

Standards

L.9-10.1.bW.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze how Shakespeare uses language to reveal the complex relationships among Katherine, Bianca, Baptista, and Petruchio.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 2, Scene 1, lines 1–343

Standards

L.9-10.5RL.9-10.2RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

progress
monitoring

Lesson

Analyze various film and stage productions of Act 2, Scene 1, evaluating how each version interprets Katherine and Petruchio's relationship dynamic.

Materials

“The Taming of the Shrew (2012) | Act 2 Scene 1 (Part 1)”
“The Taming of the Shrew (2012) | Act 2 Scene 1 (Part 2)”
“Act 2 Scene 1 | The Taming of the Shrew | 2019”
“The Taming of the Shrew (1967) (Clip)”
“The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare Retold (2005)”
“10 Things I Hate About You (1999) (Clip 1)”
“10 Things I Hate About You (1999) (Clip 2)”
“10 Things I Hate About You (1999) (Clip 3)”

Standards

RL.9-10.7

Lesson

Analyze how the relationship between Petruchio and Katherine has developed since Act 2, Scene 1.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 3, Scene 2

Standards

RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

Lesson

Analyze what Petruchio's behavior and speech reveal about his views of masculinity.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 4, Scene 1, lines 110–end

Standards

L.9-10.5RL.9-10.2RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

Lesson

Analyze Petruchio's behavior and his impact on Katherine.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 4, Scene 3

Standards

RL.9-10.3W.9-10.3

Lesson

Analyze the dialogue between Petruchio and Katherine and what it reveals about the changing power dynamic in their relationship.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 4, Scene 5

Standards

RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

progress
monitoring

Lesson

Analyze how Shakespeare portrays the male characters in this scene.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 5, Scene 1

Standards

RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

Lesson

Identify claims made about the double standard for men and women that exists in sports, and analyze how an author supports that claim with evidence.

Materials

“Angel Reese isn't harming women's sports. Her pearl-clutching critics are”

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.4RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze Katherine's behavior and final monologue in the play and what that reveals about how she has changed since the start of the play.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 5, Scene 2

Standards

L.9-10.5RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

progress
monitoring

Lesson

Analyze how Brady uses humor to satirize her argument in "I Want a Wife."

Materials

“I Want a Wife”

Standards

RL.9-10.2RL.9-10.4RL.9-10.5

progress
monitoring

Lesson

Analyze Katherine's final speech as satirical.

Materials

The Taming of the Shrew — Act 5, Scene 2, lines 152–195

Standards

L.9-10.5RL.9-10.1RL.9-10.3RL.9-10.4

Lesson

Writing

Overview

Engage in a class debate on the outcome of the battle of the sexes in The Taming of the Shrew.

Day 1 - Planning

Prepare for a class debate on the outcome of the battle of the sexes in The Taming of the Shrew by collaboratively planning position statements supported by strong evidence.

Materials

Debate Planning Sheet (G9, U5, L26)
Debate Planning Sheet for the Alternate Prompt (G9, U5, L26)

Standards

RL.9-10.1SL.9-10.1W.9-10.1.aW.9-10.1.bW.9-10.5

Day 2 - Planning

Prepare for a class debate on the outcome of the battle of the sexes in The Taming of the Shrew by collaboratively planning rebuttals.

Materials

Debate Planning Sheet (G9, U5, L26)

Standards

RL.9-10.1W.9-10.1.bW.9-10.1.eW.9-10.5

Day 3 - Drafting

Prepare for a class debate on the outcome of the battle of the sexes in The Taming of the Shrew by drafting a script for the opening statement, arguments, rebuttals, and closing statement.

Materials