Antigone Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. An ode to the tragedy

Antigone seems hopelessly drawn into tragedy. Write a short tragic play and share it with the class. If time permits, select a few classmates and act out your tragic play.

2. Soundtrack to sadness

This play has a dolorous tone throughout. Using whatever style of music you choose (but staying consistent), create a soundtrack to the play. Choose separate pieces for each Part. Share your soundtrack with the class and explain your...
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