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Modern readers apply classic themes to Victor Hugo's masterpiece, Les Miserables. After they discuss tricky vocabulary and plot elements from the novel, class members compare Hugo's written work to a stage or film adaptation of the musical.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in a unit that focuses on European Romanticism
- Create an interdisciplinary unit between language arts and social studies to focus on the historical elements of the novel
Classroom Considerations
- Use the 2012 film adaptation or the 10th-anniversary concert for the compare and contrast activity
Pros
- Addresses a wide range of literature standards
- Introduces learners to the intricacies of French political history, Romantic literature, and common literary themes
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- None