Pilgrim's Progress Lesson Plan

Pilgrim's Progress: The First English Novel?

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will discuss how The Pilgrim's Progress functions as a fictional narrative, aside from its allegorical and religious qualities.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.1

Structure:

So far, students have studied The Pilgrim's Progress as a religious and cultural allegory, yet it is also significant for being what some have called the first English novel. Furthermore, it is a prime example of the classic quest narrative. Have students begin the activity by reading this article from the ...