Objective: SWBAT describe how two instances of flashback are used in “Death of a Salesman” to reveal more about Willy’s past.
Do-Now: Recall a book you’ve read or a movie you’ve seen that used flashback (showing a scene that occurred in the past). What occurred during this flashback? How was the flashback used effectively to reveal more about the characters in the movie/play?
Today: 1) Review flashback
2) Class will begin reading pp. 28-33 of “Death of a Salesman,” examining the first instance of flashback. How does this flashback show a sharp contrast between past and present? What was Willy’s life like before? What is his life like now?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 33-40, focusing on the remaining part of the first flashback and the second flashback. Students will write descriptions of each flashback.
4) Class will use a VENN diagram to compare/contrast Willy’s life in the past with Willy’s life in the present, based on the scenes presented in the first part of Act 1.
5) Write your own flashback. Choose an event from your childhood and write a two-page scene re-enacting that event. Use both stage direction and dialogue as you pretend this scene from your past will be acted out.
Exit Slip: What did these flashbacks reveal about Willy’s true character? What have you now learned about Willy that you did not know before the flashbacks? How do you think the play’s author wants you to feel about Willy?
Homework: Finish writing your flashback
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