Unit Plan

Classroom Activities for The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

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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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CCSS: Adaptable
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
Cons
  • None
Common Core