Grade 9 Disposition

Inter-Relationships and

Self-Reliance

Big Ideas

· relationships

· responsibility

· life lessons

· age vs. youth

· moral choices

· history of theatre

· impulse decision making

· love vs. hate

· fate

· deception, secrecy

Themes

· Decisions can have long term effects.

· The quality of relationships defines lives.

Focus Questions

· What social issues does the play address?

· How does Shakespeare still speak to us today?

· How can exploring themes in literature provide insight into ourselves?

· In literature, what is "tragic design"?

· What makes a good relationship?

· Is tragedy part of life?

· How can I avoid making impulsive decisions?

· Can decisions based on violence or anger have a peaceful resolution?

· How can potential consequences guide decision making?

· Do I recognize my own mistakes and learn from them?

· Are some decisions irreversible?

Essential Questions

· Who am I?

· How do I relate to my family, my community, and society?

· How do I build networks of people to support me?

· How am I a reflection of my relationships?

· How do my relationships within and across groups affect others?

· What influence do class, religion, language, and culture have on my relationships and my decisions?

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