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.