Believe it or not, there is a group of Jane Austen fans who call themselves Janeites and gather each year to celebrate all things Austen, dancing, and dressing in period-authentic clothing. In this video, one devoted fan shares her passion for Pride and Prejudice and encourages viewers to read Austen's most famous novel.

Concepts

the victorian era, victorian britain, british literature, pride and prejudice, jane austen

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups celebrate their favorite novel ala the Janeites dressing in period-appropriate clothing and dancing

Classroom Considerations

• One of two Pride and Prejudice PBS The Great American Read resources
• Requires registration for a free PBS account to access materials

Pros

• The clip of Janeites celebrating in Huntington Beach, California is sure to fascinate viewers

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.4 RL.9-10.5 L.9-10.4.a L.9-10.4.d RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.5 RL.11-12.6 L.11-12.4.a L.11-12.4.d L.11-12.5.b