week 1

day 1: introduction to one-act plays and anglo-saxon literature

- brief lecture on the definition, characteristics, and historical development of one-act plays.
- present a timeline of the anglo-saxon period.
- Introduction of anglo-saxon and discussion on literary influences during the anglo-saxon period.
- small group activity: create a visual representation of key characteristics and influences.
- group activity: discuss and present findings on how elements from anglo-saxon literature might
be reflected in one-act plays.

day 2: identifying elements in one-act plays

- group discussion in small groups: highlight connections between elements in one-act plays and
anglo-saxon literature.
- small group activity: compare and contrast themes of one-act plays with those in anglo-saxon
literature.

day 3: exploring theme development in anglo-saxon contexts

- mini-lecture on anglo-saxon themes.

- group analysis: identify how specific elements contribute to theme development in anglo-saxon
literature and one-act plays.
- small group activity: create a visual representation connecting elements to themes in anglo-
saxon literature and one-act plays.

day 4: literary writing in the style of anglo-saxon poetry

- briefly review characteristics of anglo-saxon poetry.

- individual writing task: compose a short monologue or dialogue inspired by themes from anglo-
saxon literature.
- sharing and discussion in pairs or small groups.

day 5: performing scenes inspired by anglo-saxon themes

- assign scenes from one-act plays with relevant themes.

- rehearse scenes, focusing on incorporating identified themes.
- perform scenes for the class.
- peer feedback and reflection on performances.

day 6: viewing and interpreting anglo-saxon influence (assessment to)

- watch a recorded performance or adaptation of a one-act play with anglo-saxon themes.

 - group discussion: interpret the message, themes, and connections to anglo-saxon literature.
- compare interpretations and discuss the effectiveness of incorporating anglo-saxon elements.

day 7: connecting anglo-saxon themes to the world (review na to)

- group discussion: connect themes explored during the week to real-world experiences.
- individual reflection: write a short essay on the relevance of anglo-saxon themes in literature to
contemporary society.