A Streetcar Named Desire - Analysis of Scene 4

A lesson guiding students through key aspects of scene 4. The content took about 2 lessons:

1. The lesson begins with a reminder of how to include alternative interpretations in a response (AO5).
2. Quick quiz on scene 4.
3. Guided discussion on Stella's role in the play.
4. Essay style question with model paragraph - students write their own paragraph and then peer assess.
5. Guided discussion on Blanche's evaluation of Stanley (which Stanley overhears).
6. Essay style question asking students to state how far they agree with Blanche's views - students spend time planning before writing one paragraph.
7. Indicative content shared.
8. Peer assess.
9. Students to complete one of the two essay questions for homework.