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King Lear eNotes Lesson Plan
by eNotes
Lesson Objectives: By the end of this unit, students should be able to identify the subplot and explain its significance in the play; identify and discuss the primary themes in King Lear;... -
King Lear eNotes Teaching Guide
by eNotes
So you’re going to teach William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear, a classic text that has been a mainstay in English classes for generations. Whether it’s the first or hundredth time you... -
King Lear Themes Lesson Plan
by eNotes
Theme Revealed Through Motif in King Lear: This lesson plan focuses on Shakespeare’s use of literary motifs to develop themes in King Lear. Students will specifically examine the motif of sight... -
King Lear Act 1 Scene 1 Dialogue Analysis Activity
by Tessie Barbosa
Through dialogue, playwrights reveal a character’s motivations, personality traits, and relationships with other characters. Diction (word choice) plays an essential role in writing dialogue...
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King Lear Multiple Choice Test
by Michael Stultz, M.A.
Lear calling upon the storm to cast a lightning bold down from the heavens to kill him is an example of a(n) A.) apostrophe B.) metaphor C.) personification D.) irony Edgar addresses... -
King Lear Playbill Assignment
by Leah Morrow
Your assignment is to create a playbill for King Lear. A playbill is a program given to theater goers as they enter a show. You will work in pairs of your choosing. There will be one group of... -
King Lear: Act I Essay Topic
by Jasmina Thompson