January 7

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Welcome back, Year 11.  

 1) Introduction to our unit on Greek Tragedy!


 2) Warm-up
Post by Theatre Studies Online at Rose Bruford College.

3)  Begin Worksheet 1. Historical Context (Criterion A – Knowing and Understanding – strand i. and ii.)

• Research Greek Theatre and locate the following information. You may respond in short answer form but explain, be thorough, include details. Remember to include the question.
• You need a Works Cited page.

1.  What were the influences that led to the development of Greek Theatre?

2.  What was the main purpose of Greek Theatre?

3.  What were the techniques or conventions used by Greek Theatre and for what purpose?

4.  What is the role of the chorus in Greek Theatre?

5.  Who are the 3 most influential Greek playwrights? What important plays did each produce?

6.  Why is Greek Theatre so significant to Western Drama and how has it continued to influence modern works?

7.  What are some modern examples of the Greek chorus?

4) January 7 Process Journal Entry