English 10 · Week 19 · Tragedy, Drama, and Language
Tragedy and Choice
Tragic flaws and the choices that lead to downfall.
- Students will
- Students analyze how a tragic hero's choices and flaw lead to downfall.
- SEL skill
- Spot a blind spot that leads to a harmful choice
- What it looks like
- Students reflect on recognizing their own blind spots.
- Content focus
- Tragic flaws and choices
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making is choosing what to do, say, or write by weighing fairness, safety, and the effects on others. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- RL.9-10.3: Reading: Literature, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 3
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.6 Reading and viewing closely; ELD.PII.9-10.1 Understanding text structure
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Drama
- Popular books named: Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Julius Caesar, Macbeth
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 10, Unit 3: Technical Difficulties
- myPerspectives English Language Arts Grade 10, Unit 5: Virtue and Vengeance
- myPerspectives English Language Arts Grade 10, Unit 6: Blindness and Sight
- HMH Collections Grade 10, Collection 5: Absolute Power
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More responsible decision-making activities for English 10
- Argument: Taking a Stand Responsible decision-makingWriting a claim about a global issue with honest evidence.
- Analyzing Speeches for Change Responsible decision-makingRhetoric in speeches by global leaders and activists.
- Media Literacy: Global News Responsible decision-makingComparing international coverage of one event.
- Synthesizing Sources Responsible decision-makingSynthesizing sources honestly and disclosing AI help.
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