A Need for Sleep: A Close Reading of a Soliloquy from King Henry IV, Part II

In this lesson, students will consider the literary elements Shakespeare uses to communicate King Henry's inability to sleep. Students will analyze how diction, tone, syntax, and imagery help to convey King Henry's state of mind, and will write a short response to outline their analysis, using text to support their answers.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: King Henry IV Part II, Shakespeare, soliloquy, close reading, diction, syntax, tone, figurative language, imagery, sleep, insomnia
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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