Teaching Man and Superman | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: The Dedication gives some background information on Shaw. Examine Shaw's life and career to get a better understanding of the man and his work.

1) 1. Research and discuss the professional life of George Bernard Shaw. Where was he born? When? What was his family life like? How did it affect his work? What was Shaw's first successful piece? Which work was the most successful in terms...
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