drama simultaneously with writing the first draft of the research paper

Introduction

This week we study drama simultaneously with writing the first draft of the research paper!
Learning Objective

When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Identify the major elements of drama.
2. Use the major elements of drama to interpret and evaluate a play.
Assignments Due
1. Read all material listed in the Learning Activities folder.
2. Participate in the discussion located at the Discussion Board link on the course menu.
3. Turn in your research paper draft to the Writing Lab no later than Friday, June 2nd.
Learning Activities

Select the Learning Activities folder to view the reading material for this lesson. It is important that you read ALL of the material in this folder in order to guide you through writing a clear essay, and to prepare you for your exams.
Drama Discussion: Realism

Does Death of a Salesman or Fences better exemplify the use of Realism? Why?This assignment is worth 15 points, as are all of the reading discussions. Make certain you use at least 250 words in your post and respond to at least one student with at least 100 words to receive your full credit.
Sophecles Discussion

How does the play Oedipus the King provide a catharsis (See your text’s Glossary of Literary Terms)? What action in the play best displays catharsis?This assignment is worth 15 points, as are all of the reading discussions. Make certain you use at least 250 words in your post and respond to at least one student with at least 100 words to receive your full credit.
Drama Terms

Please choose 5 terms from the ‘dramaterms’ list from your drama lesson and define them here. Reply to one student with an example of one of the terms they have defined from one of the dramas (plays) you read for this week.These terms will appear on your exams for the semester; therefore, this is also helpful to each of you in prepping for these exams.This assignment is worth 10 points. No minimum word count; however, please summarize the terms in your own words and not “cut and pasted” from your text.