The Professor's House Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will research Cather's life and other works to understand her context and major themes.

2. 2

   Students will analyze the novel's form and discuss how it shifts in point-of-view and tone.

3. 3

   Students will trace the development of major characters over the course of the novel.

4. 4

   Students will respond creatively to the novel through writing and artistic works.