Lesson Plan

Pride and Prejudice: Unsent Letter

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What would the characters of Pride and Prejudice say to each other in a letter? Draft unsent correspondence between characters from Jane Austen's novel. A great way to explore characterization and plot structure in a creative lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Brainstorm the activity first with a discussion about character traits and relationships in the book
  • Use with a variety of characters from the novel, or any other book or short story you are working on
  • Have kids modernize the activity with mock social media conversations and profiles (texting, Twitter, etc)
Classroom Considerations
  • Font might be hard for some learners to read
  • Assessment is weak; add a strong rubric to set your expectations
Pros
  • A fun way for kids to work with the novel
  • Versatile to fit your needs (vocabulary, literary devices, etc)
Cons
  • None
Common Core