The Song of Achilles Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to analyze the complex and dynamic characters of The Song of Achilles: their relationships, shifting alliances, value systems and motivations.

2. 2

   Students will be able to identify and analyze the themes of the text.

3. 3

   Students will be able to apply different contemporary critical lenses to the text.

4. 4

   Students will be able to consider the novel's mythological inspirations and literary source material.