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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

In groups, examine the following issues and explain how they are present in Shakespeare's play. Are they important in the life of a modern teenager? One person in each group should serve as the recorder.

  • Relationship with parents
  • Fighting with friends
  • Drug use/abuse
  • True love
  • Relationships with peers
  • Affectionate relationships
  • Jealousy
  • Low self-esteem
  • Infatuation
  • Changing affections ("love triangles")
  • Threat of abuse
  • Desire to run away

 

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Rubric

This group project is worth 40 points.

Group gives specific examples linking issues to the text
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2
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5
Group gives specific examples of how the issues are relevant/important in life
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2
3
4
5
Time in class is used efficiently
1
2
3
4
5
Whole group participates
1
2
3
4
5

Total pts: _____ x 2: _____/ 40

Content Standards: 14
Process Standards: 18, 19

 
 
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