Day 3

Pale Fire Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    What's In A Name?

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    Students will research a historical figure referenced in the text and apply it to the novel itself.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3

    Structure:

    In his commentary, Kinbote notes that the king of Zembla was known as "Charles the Beloved." Inform students that this was also the name of King Charles VI of France (1368-1422). In fact, Charles VI had two nicknames: "The Well-beloved" and "The Insane."

    For this activity, students will begin by researching the life and times of Charles the VI and prepare a brief report on his exploits. This aspect of the activity is mainly to better familiarize...

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