Daily Lessons for Teaching Translations

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: Introduction to the Playwright As an introduction to the study of Translations by Brian Friel, today's class will focus on the playwright. Students in the class will participate in group research activities, prepare presentations on different aspects of the playwright's life and works, and examine the common styles and themes of Brian Friel.

1) 1) Group Activity: Assign the class to small groups of 3-6 each and introduce...
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