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Unit 2.3 The Glass Menagerie
September 27 and September 30
Friday, September 27
Objective: I will analyze the characters of The Glass Menagerie by understanding some of the symbols present in the play.
Standards: RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, L.9-10.4a, L.9-10.5a
Journal: What do you think about the relationship between Laura and Amanda so far? How would you behave towards your mother if you were Laura?
Scene 3 Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition.
Use the word in a new sentence.
Scene 3 Reading
Readers: Read in a loud and clear voice.
Everyone else: Listen. Annotate (5 per scene.) Answer scene questions.
[Image: Young Man At Door With Flowers]
[Screen Image: Glamor Magazine Cover]
Mr. Lawrence (author D.H. Lawrence)
You think I’m in love with Continental Shoemakers?
Broken Glass
Thoughts on Scene 3?
What did you think?
Did you agree/disagree with Tom’s actions?
What do think will happen in the next scene?
Symbols
Symbol: a thing that stands or represents something else
Why use symbols? to communicate a deeper understanding
of the characters, setting, theme, etc. without directly pointing it out
helps readers connect the story to other main ideas
Sample Symbols
Mini-Project: Symbols
On one side of the sheet, think of 4 symbols and draw them on the family crest to represent either Tom, Laura or Amanda.
On the other side, think of 4 symbols to represent you.
Time to Finish Work
Mini Symbols Project
Scene questions
Annotations
Character analysis charts
Practice lines and/or read ahead
Due at the end of period: Scene 2 worksheet and Symbols Worksheet
Revisit Objective
Today’s Objective: I will deepen my understanding of the setting of The Glass Menagerie by reading scene 2 and analyzing sample soundtracks from various productions of the play.
Rate yourself and explain why.
Return your English binder to the shelf.