The Mysteries of Udolpho Lesson Plan

Sixpence For Your Thoughts

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will write a journal entry from the perspective of one of the novel's characters responding to the day's reading.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3

Structure:

Although Udolpho is primarily told from Emily's point of view, Radcliffe is fairly liberal with her use of other characters' perspectives. As such, we have a great deal of information about many of the main characters. For this activity, students will write a journal entry from a major character's perspective. These entries should respond to the...