Free 12th Grade Pride And Prejudice Introduction Lesson Plan (English)

Topic: Introduction to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Objectives & Outcomes

• Understand the historical context of Pride and Prejudice
• Become familiar with the main characters and plot of the novel
• Explore the themes of the work, such as relationships and social class

Materials

• Copies of Pride and Prejudice for each student
• Handouts with information about the historical context and themes of the novel
• Computer with internet access for researching information about the historical context and themes

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about Jane Austen and her novels. What makes her writings unique? Why are they still popular today?
• Next, show a brief video clip or presentation about the historical context of Pride and Prejudice. Explain that the novel is set in England during the late 1700s, a time when the country was going through significant social and political changes.

Direct Instruction

• Next, introduce the novel itself. Give students a brief overview of the plot and main characters.
• Introduce the concept of irony and how it is used in Pride and Prejudice. Explain how the novel's title reflects the main theme of the novel, which is the struggle between pride and prejudice.
• Explain how Austen uses her sharp wit and satirical humor to poke fun at the social conventions of the time.

Guided Practice

• Divide students into groups and assign each group a section of the novel to read.
• Have students work together to identify examples of irony and satire in the section they are reading.
• Have students write a short paragraph explaining one example of irony or satire that they found in their section.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one character from the novel that they find interesting and write a short biography about them.
• Have students create a character map for the character they chose, including any important information from their biography.
• Have students present their character maps to the class and explain what information they included and how they organized it.

Closure

• Review the main events from the novel and discuss any interesting ideas or themes that came up.
• Ask students to reflect on what they liked about the novel and any parts that they found particularly interesting or confusing.

Assessment

• Use the presentations and written reflections as formative assessments to gauge students' understanding of the novel and their grasp of the themes and ideas.
• Use the quiz or test at the end of the unit as a summative assessment, checking for understanding of the plot, characters, and major themes.