A Streetcar Named Desire (12-13 week SOW FULL LESSONS) KS5 A Level Literature

This set of 12-13 weeks’ worth of ready to teach, detailed, high level lessons will comprehensively aid any teacher in delivering the A Level Unit ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Lessons are ready to go and need no additional amending; all worksheets are provided.
Topics covered:

• A detailed introduction to the play including notes on the author, context and a study of theatrical form
• In depth analysis of each scene from start to finish (scenes 1 - 11)
• Character studies featured at key moments in the play for Blanche, Stanley, Stella, Mitch, Eunice and Steve. Includes the function/purpose of their characters linked to theme and context.
• Contextual studies of New Orleans, the Southern Belle and more
• Thematic/symbolism studies including light imagery, Blanche’s bathing, elements of Plastic Theatre, the moth image and much more.
• 3 assessment opportunities

All lessons have previously been taught to an A Level group who finished the unit with a detailed, rich understanding of the play. They are now exam-ready and confident in the analysis and evaluation of this play.