The Secret History Lesson Plan

Classical Connections: Analyzing Tartt's Use of Literary Devices

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will analyze the dramatic elements in excerpts from the first section of the novel, and interpret scenes in relation to the novel's events, as well as the themes and symbols thus far.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.6

Structure:

Before class, select 7-9 segments from the Prologue and Chapters 1-4 of the novel that are particularly relevant for introducing and understanding use of literary devices, themes, and symbols in the novel.

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