Day 1

Tess of the D'Urbervilles Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Hail, Victoria!

    Kind of Activity:

    Mixed Media

    Objective:

    Students will be able to examine and evaluate the historical context of the novel and its influence on the novel.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.9

    Structure:

    Create three stations, representing the lower, middle and upper class in Victorian England. Each stations is then subdivided into two sections, urban and rural. Set up each station and section with documents, photography and art relating to the daily life of its respective social class. Include websites and videos. If you have...

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