Seven against Thebes | 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. Modern Poem

Write a modern-day poem that the Chorus would recite in reaction to Eteocles' death.

2. Newspaper Clipping

Bring in a newspaper clipping that reminds you of the life and times of Ancient Greece.

3. Diorama

Build a diorama of your favorite part of the play or your favorite action of the play. Be creative!

4. Acting out

In a small group act out a scene from the play Seven Against Thebes.

5. Dress-up

Bring in clothes from home and dress...
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