Curriculum+Goals

Janie Villell a Worksheet For Recording Ideas For Curriculum Plan

In general terms what are you trying to achieve with these learners? In this project, each student in a group of 3 will have individual responsibilities. The “historian” will have to research Elizabethan history, society, and culture. The historian will also have to choose 3 female Shakespearean characters and do a character analysis on each. The “director’s” job will be to create an outline for the role play. First, by deciding on the setting, creating a conflict for the characters, and making a prop and costume list. And, the “Pop Culture Specialist” will first decide on 3 influential women from modern day society. Then create a modern scenario for the role play. And, finally, research modern day women’s rights. Then the team will collect all of their information and create a role play that will compare the six women, set in a modern day scenario and setting, but follow a specific scene from Shakespeare’s //Twelfth Night.//
 * __Your general educational goals__

You will answer this question in Activity 2a. || Include their age and/or grade level, and other relevant information such as their interests, future goals, and background. This activity is for Eleventh and Twelfth grade English Literature students.
 * Description of your learners

You will answer this question in Activity 2b. || What subjects, topics, or issues are at the center of this curriculum web? The topics at the center of this curriculum web are English Literature, Elizabethan History, Dramatic Arts, and Social Studies. You will answer this question in Activity 2c. || List your desired outcomes in terms of changes in the learners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes Once the activity has been completed the students should know how to do a strong character analysis, be able to compare and contrast different characters, advance their writing skills, and have a new acceptance toward classic literature. NYS Standard 1: Language for Information & Understanding NYS Standard 2: Language for Literacy Response & Expression NYS Standard 3: Language for Critical Analysis & Evaluatio n You will answer this question in Activity 2d. || What relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you expect your learners to have before they begin using this curriculum web? None You will answer this question in Activity 2e. || In a short sentence of phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom The main lesson from this curriculum web should be for each student to grasp the specific characteristics of Shaskespeare’s characters and to learn that although the language and culture was different, the people were just like the people of today’s world. You will answer this question in Activity 2f. || Justify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives? Many people don’t see the significance in teaching and learning Shakespeare to today’s students. These people don’t see the tremendous value that comes out of these works of art. This assignment will open students’ minds to the culture of Shakespeare’s time, the people, and they will be able to relate to the plays by comparing them to their everyday lives. This skill will create a bridge from any classic literature to the understanding of students.
 * __Description of your subject matter__
 * __Detailed learning objectives__
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You will answer this question in Activity 2g. Jane, I think that your curriculum goals are laying a strong foundation to your curriculum web. I like that you are making Shakespeare come alive to the students and making them understand the value of learning this literary culture. One of my suggestions is that the "director" does not have any research to do. Although the task of the director is inquiry based, I think that this student should also research fashion of Elizabethan England and/or find out what the British landscape looked like during this era in order to better create the costumes and props. Overall, I think that your tasks and aims are very demanding and the students will gain a lot out of this curriculum web. --JeanMarie

Jane, This is right up your alley! This looks like a great concept and one that I'm sure you'll enjoy putting together. I liked how you explained the different roles and how it's connected to women's rights today. But I do agree with JaneMarie's point about the director not really being a researcher and her suggestion about using fashion during that time. That will really make it come alive! I know you probably have a lot more knowledge in the theatre arts than the two of us combined so maybe you can explain that to us. Overall, I think the students will have tons of fun acting out these parts. Great job! Brian ||