Original PromptI need a short packet of pre-reading activities for Fences by August Wilson. In it, I'd like to first include a question that asks students to make predictions about the play after we watch the movie trailer. Second, I want a short list of drama terms that applicable to Fences only. I don't want to cover the genre in depth. Make this simple and focus on only those terms needed to read this short play. Third, I want a short set of questions for students to respond to after reading Lloyd Richards’...
This resource provides a comprehensive introduction to August Wilson's play, *Fences*, focusing on various preparatory activities for students. The learning objectives include making predictions about the play based on a movie trailer, understanding essential drama vocabulary relevant to Wilson's work, and analyzing the significance of the play’s epigraph. The document breaks down key drama terms, encourages interpretation of rich themes like familial conflicts and societal issues, and emphasizes the historical and cultural context of the 1950s. Students are tasked with exploring Lloyd Richards' introduction, discussing the artistic vision behind the play, and unpacking the symbolic meanings of the epigraph. Through guided analysis, students develop deeper insights into how past events influence characters' lives and the moral messages conveyed in the narrative.