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Which subject	Literature
What topic	A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Scene 1
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 1, Scene 1

Objectives

• Understand the main characters introduced in Act 1, Scene 1.
• Analyze the conflict between characters in this scene.
• Explore the themes of love and choice as presented in the text.

Grade/Age Group

Grade 7

Subject

Literature

Materials

• Copies of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Act 1, Scene 1)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for multimedia clips)
• Character analysis handouts
• Post-it notes
• Homework assignment sheets

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, focusing on analyzing characters and understanding themes.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Shakespeare	5 min	Brief overview of William Shakespeare's life and works. Engage students with questions about their previous knowledge of his plays.
2	Reading Act 1, Scene 1	10 min	Students will read Act 1, Scene 1 in pairs. Assign roles to encourage engagement while reading. Provide assistance as needed.
3	Character Discussion	5 min	Discuss the main characters introduced: Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius. Use guiding questions to foster conversation.
4	Conflict Analysis	5 min	Examine the conflicts presented in this scene. Facilitate a group discussion focused on character motivations and relationships.
5	Theme Exploration	3 min	Brief discussion on themes of love and choice. Ask students to think of examples from the reading.
6	Wrap-up and Homework Review	2 min	Summarize key points discussed. Hand out homework assignments and clarify expectations without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Write a short reflection on the character’s motivations in Act 1, Scene 1. Include specific examples from the text. Due next class.

Lesson script