Free 10th Grade Greek Tragedy Lesson Plan (English)

Topic: Greek tragedy

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to analyze and understand the key features and themes of Greek tragedy through a careful study of selected plays.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast Greek tragedy with other forms of ancient and modern drama.

Materials

• Texts of selected Greek tragedies (e.g. Medea, Oedipus Rex, Hippolytus)
• Handouts with key terms and concepts
• Art materials (e.g. pencils, paper, paints) for projects

Warm-up

• Begin the period by asking students to share their prior understanding of what Greek tragedy is and what it is about. Take notes on the board.
• Next, show a brief video clip of a modern re-telling of a Greek tragedy (e.g. adaptation of Medea) and briefly discuss the key elements and themes that are present in the play.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of Greek tragedy and its origins, and explain the importance of the tragic hero and chorus in Greek tragedy.
• Use the textbook or other resources to provide a detailed overview of all three types of Greek tragedy (tragedy of retribution, tragedy of suffering, and tragedy of error) and their key elements and themes.
• Provide examples and discuss the significance of each element in the context of Greek tragedy.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and assign each group one type of Greek tragedy to study in detail.
• Provide each group with a copy of a Greek tragedy play and ask them to analyze it using the concepts discussed in the overview.
• Have the groups present their analysis to the class and discuss the key elements and themes of the tragedy.

Independent Practice

• Assign each student a different Greek tragedy play to study in detail.
• Ask students to write a short essay on the key elements and themes of their tragedy.
• Encourage students to be creative and make use of the resources provided to find additional information on their tragedy.

Closure:

• Ask students to share their essays with the class and discuss any interesting findings or insights they had while researching their tragedy.
• Review the key elements and themes of Greek tragedy as a whole and discuss any remaining questions or concerns students may have.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students' essays on the chosen Greek tragedy for their understanding of the key elements and themes of the tragic play.
• Use the class discussion and participation in group presentations and skits as formative assessment to gauge students' understanding of greek tragedy.