Drama-The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds
Lesson Outline
Lesson was to consist of:
I.The Student will discover plots and subplots in the drama
II. TSW learn that most plays tell a continuous single story, often augmented by subplots (or side stories) that inform the main plot.
III. Characterization, in a drama, is limited to what a character says and does, so there is a subtext, which is the underlying meanings and motivation which the dialogue may only hint at.
Lesson would have consisted of:
I.Close reading of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds
II. Themes discussed.
III. Characterization discussed.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Jaydn did not attend this session. She was absent from the class.
Introduction to "Gamma Rays" a classic by Paul Zindel
Lesson Outline
I.The student will be introduced to "Gamma Rays" a classic by Paul Zindel
II. The student will learn that gamma rays are penetrating electromagnetic radiation of a kind arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei, and they are the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
III. Zindel won a 1971 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a NY Drama Critics Circle Award for the work
IV. Themes of alienation and man's inhumanity to man discussed
V. Opening Monologue analysis and definition of monologue
VI. Setting 1960's rural America
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Jaydn really enjoyed reading the opening monologue in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel. Prior, we discussed the background of the play. She was on-task and participated fully.
