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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
American Drama
12 Lesson Plans/18 Handouts/86 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-116-6
Regular Price: $19.95
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Description:
The well-researched and solidly-documented musical drama 1776 recounts the events surrounding the adoption and signing of the Declaration of Independence. When 1776 became a Broadway hit in 1969, some critics viewed it merely as a patriotic forerunner of the approaching bicentennial celebration. The musical has maintained popularity beyond the bicentennial era. 1776 is a serious work recreating history dramatized in seven scenes, interlaced with serious and humorous human behavior. This stirring and informative musical play provides an enjoyable vehicle for studying in depth the cornerstone event of more than two centuries ago. It evokes a sense of public spirit, community responsibility, and individual dignity.
Activities:
Students are given opportunities to use research and debate skills. Depth analysis ensures that students read the script. Lessons include vocabulary study. Students focus on development of a character sketch and perform analysis of characters based on excerpts, lyrics, and dialogue. They give interpretation of historical writing and practice writing parody.
Supplementary materials include a multiple-choice unit test with answer key, a viewing guide with discussion questions and answer key, and optional activities.
Ethical Values:
Citizenship
Courage
Endurance
Equality
Responsibility
Teamwork
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