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Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is the focus of an 11-page packet that includes three lesson plans, three worksheets, and a homework assignment. The first lesson introduces readers to the historical context of the novel. At the same time, the second has readers collect evidence about one of the themes in Ethan Frome in a dialectic journal. The final lesson has scholars completing a worksheet they may use for an in-class, timed essay on Wharton's novel.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the collages with the theme strip on an Ethan Frome focus wall
Classroom Considerations
- Set aside additional prep time to gather the required materials and print the theme strips
- Page numbers refer to the Enriched Classic edition of the novel
- Requires copies
Pros
- The third lesson models how to analyze a writing prompt, including how to identify the task, the information required, how to formulate a position, and collect evidence in support of this stance
Cons
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