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?