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Study Guide
Penguin Books

A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classics Edition of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
A teacher's guide to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness proves that it is not impossible to delve into the heart of darkness. Containing a wealth of information about Conrad, the Scramble for Africa, and the history of the Belgian Congo,...
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PPT
Livaudais-Baker English Classroom

Heart of Darkness Introduction

For Students 11th - 12th
Heart of Darkness is not an easy read, both because of the subject matter and Conrad's Impressionistic style. A 20-slide presentation introduces readers to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. The presentation begins with a brief review of...
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Unit Plan
Simon & Schuster

Curriculum Guide to: The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Joseph Conrad's novellas The Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer are the focus of five lessons in this Curriculum Guide. Lessons are designed to advance analytical reading skills, examine Conrad's use of "The Double" theme, the...
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Performance
Livaudais-Baker English Classroom

Heart of Darkness Active Reading Journal Assignment

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Avoid the horror of readers straining to recall details of Joseph Conrad's complex Heart of Darkness. Instead provide scholars with a frame for their note taking. As they read, class members record evidence to support their responses to...
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Worksheet
Prestwick House

Heart of Darkness

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
There may be plenty of horror in Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness, but studying the details of the plot doesn't need to be horrific. High schoolers complete a short crossword puzzle to review the names, events, and relationships...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heart of Darkness: List Group Label Strategy

For Teachers 12th
Heart of Darkness can challenge even the best readers. Here's a pre-reading strategy that will engage class members and provide background and context for Conrad's study of racism, savagery and imperialism. Class members brainstorm,...
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PPT
Curated OER

Joseph Conrad

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Examine the devastation that can come with colonialism. Defined here are the events that followed King Leopold's take over of the Belgian Congo. The treatment of native Congolese people, The Kurtz cult, and Joseph Conrad's observational...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anticipation Guide Heart of Darkness

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The whys and wherefores of anticipation guides are detailed in a resource that models how to craft statements for this reading strategy.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions based on The Secret Sharer. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on The Secret Keeper. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature instructional activity, students respond to 21 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Study Guide
Spark Notes

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Heart of Darkness Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lord Jim Study Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Lord Jim Review Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heart of Darkness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret the resolution of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. In this literature lesson, students discuss the ending of the novella and Conrad's intentions in ending it the way he did. Students then write alternative endings...
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of the Arrow of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's The Arrow of Gold.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of the Duel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's The Duel.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of Gaspar Ruiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's Gaspar Ruiz.
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Handout
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of the Mirror of the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's The Mirror of the Sea.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of Tales of Unrest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's Tales of Unrest.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of Within the Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext to Joseph Conrad's Within the Tides.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of Notes on Life and Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Joseph Conrad's work, Notes on Life and Letters.