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An 11-page packet includes three activities to engage pupils in reading Pearl S. Buck's The Good Earth. To understand the historical context, class members research a list of topics related to Chinese history and culture. They then compare gender roles and status in 20th century China with those today. As a final assessment, pupils write an essay about the portrayal of women in The Good Earth.
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Instructional Ideas
- Mount the investigative posters on The Good Earth themed wall
Classroom Considerations
- Class members need access to devices with internet
- Page numbers are for the Enriched Classics edition of the novel
Pros
- Each activity includes detailed direction
- Rubrics for the posters and for the essay are included
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- None