Possession Lesson Plan

Novel Infographics

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will design an infographic to visually represent one of the novel's major elements,

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6

Structure:

Possession is by no means a straightforward, simple novel. It is incredibly complex, with multiple layers, themes, and genres all operating together. Begin the activity by having students informally discuss some of these elements. For example:

-The parallels between Roland/Maud and Randolph/Christabel, Blanche and Val, and Cropper and Leonora

-The connections between nineteenth century...