Antigone
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Fine Arts Social Studies | |
| Author | Sue Carman, James Russell, Marcia Stengel | |
| Description | This unit utilizes the history of ancient Greece and Greek
life, the history of Greek tragedy and theater, the structure of a Greek tragedy, and the play Antigone in order to progress students to higher levels of thinking. Students will comprehend the before mentioned items and then apply, analyze, and synthesize the information through a series of projects, essays, and assignments. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | A class set of computers with Internet access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, a computer projector, an overhead projector. | |
| Grade Level | 10 | |
| National Standards | Basic operations and concepts
- Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. - Students are proficient in the use of technology. Social, ethical, and human issues - Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. - Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. Technology productivity tools - Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. - Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. Technology communications tools - Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. Technology research tools - Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. - Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools - Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. - Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Keywords | Greek theater, Ancient Greek Life, Antigone, tragic hero, fate versus free will, Antigone projects, Aristotle, Oedipus | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Antigone
Lesson 1: Life in Ancient Greece and Greek Theater Lesson 2: Structure of Greek Drama Lesson 3: Who is the Tragic Hero? Lesson 4: Fate Versus Free Will Lesson 5: Antigone Projects | |
| English IGO or CSO | 10.12, 10.13, 10.19 | |
| Fine Arts IGO or CSO | 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 10.25, 10.26, 10.38, 10.54, 10.63 | |