Lesson 1.1: Understanding the Structure of Plays
Plays are divided into acts and scenes, with dialogue driving the story.
Example: *Romeo and Juliet* by William Shakespeare is divided into five acts.
Quiz: What is a key feature of a play?
How to get the right answer:
Plays use dialogue and stage directions to tell a story.
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Lesson 1.2: Identifying Themes in Plays
Themes are the central messages or ideas in a play.
Example: *The Crucible* explores themes of fear, justice, and mass hysteria.
Quiz: What is a common theme in *Hamlet*?
How to get the right answer:
Themes represent deeper meanings in a play’s storyline.
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Lesson 1.3: Analyzing Characters in Plays
Characters in plays reveal their thoughts through dialogue and actions.
Example: "In *Macbeth*, Lady Macbeth's ambition leads to her downfall."
Quiz: How do characters reveal their traits in plays?
How to get the right answer:
Character development happens through speech, actions, and interactions with others.
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