Read/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 8Play from the Internet, YouTube, DVD, iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc.1 primary source (written version of selected play)InstructionsPlays are meant to be performed, rather than read. The purpose of dramatic arts often extends far beyond the words written on a page; staging, lighting, costumes intonation, expression, and audience experience are all part of the experience of a theatrical production. To develop your understanding of the cultural role of the dramatic arts, you will view a production of a play this week and write a reflection to explain your viewing experience. Choose a play that you would like to view and find a version online, YouTube, DVD or iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc. You can also choose to see a play live if you prefer.Play Suggestions:A Midsummer Night's DreamRomeo and JulietAs You Like ItTaming of the ShrewThe TempestMuch Ado About NothingThe Comedy of ErrorsMacbethKing LearIf you have another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.Then, select and address one of the following options:Option 1: Write an analysis of the play that you viewed. Include at least one quote from the play in your essay. In your essay, address the following:Identify the performance that you have selected.Describe the staging, lighting, costumes, and characters of the performance. How do these match or revise the written version of the play? You do not need to read the entire play, but you should skim the text.What type of mood and tone does the performance create? How?What parts of the play are easier to understand through performance? What are some details that stood out through performance?What are your feelings about this performance? What did you take away from viewing it?Option 2: Find an adaptation or transformation of a play. Choose an adaptation with some significant differences from the original, such as transposed plots and characters into a variety of different settings and historical contexts. Here are some examples:A Midsummer Night's Dream - A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) or A Midsummer Night's DREAM (2018)Romeo and Juliet - Romeo + Juliet (1996) or West Side Story (1961) or Romeo Must Die (2000)As You Like It - As You Like It (2006)Taming of the Shrew - 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) or Kiss Me, Kate (1948)Much Ado About Nothing - Much Ado About Nothing (2012)The Comedy of Errors - The Bomb-itty of Errors (2012)King Lear - A Thousand Acres (1997)Othello - O (2001)Hamlet - The Lion King (2019 or 1994) or Hamlet (2000)Twelfth Night - She's the Man (2006)If you have another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.Watch the original version and the adapted version. In your essay, address the following:How is the adaptation the same as the original? Discuss plot, characters, theme, conflict, language, etc.How does the adaptation differ from the original? Discuss setting, time period, characters, plot, language, etc.Does the original story translate well in the adaptation? Why or why not? Did the adaptation work in a different setting, time period, etc. Why or why not?Why do you think Shakespeare's plays are adapted so often?Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences page (minimum of 1 source)

After reading the Takaki article, identify similarities and differences in the experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos, Irish, Jews, and American Indians. Write about 200 words.

For this benchmark, write a 750-1,000 word narrative about a cross-disciplinary unit you would implement in your classroom. Choose a minimum of two standards, at least one for the content area of your field experience classroom and at least one supportive literacy standard to focus on for the unit narrative. You may use your Topic 3 "Instructional Strategies for Literacy Integration Matrix as a guide to inform this assignment."Your narrative must include:Unit Description and Rationale: Complete description of unit theme and purpose, including learning objectives, based on the content area standards and literacy standards.Learning Opportunities: Description of two learning opportunities that create ways for students to learn, practice, and master academic language in content areasCollaboration: Description of how you would facilitate students’ collaborative use of current tools and resources to maximize content learning in varied contextsSupport: Description of support that would be implemented for student literacy development across content areasDifferentiation: Description of how the lessons within the unit would provide differentiated instructionStrategies: Description of strategies that you would use within your unit to advocate for equity in your classroomCultural Diversity: Description of the effect of cultural diversity in the classroom on reading and writing development. Describe how the unit capitalizes on cultural diversity.Resources: Description of current resources and tools that would enhance the learning experience for all students.Support your findings with 3-5 scholarly resources.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.