The Age of Innocence Lesson Plan

Ellen's Journal

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will gain insight into another character's point of view and examine why Wharton tells the story from Newland's point of view.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Structure:

Start out the activity with a class discussion, asking the students to discuss the benefits of reading the story from Newland's point of view. Mainly, the students should note that, as a cultural insider and a keen observer, Newland is able to both understand all of the social mores and see the problems with them. If the story was told from...