Lesson Plan

Sense and Sensibility: Anticipation Guide Reading Strategy

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Begin your discussion about Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility before you even open the book. Kids fill in a worksheet that lists five statements about the literary themes of the novel, and then discuss their opinions as a group. Once they reach chapter three (or the provided excerpt), they jot down Elinor and Marianne's feelings about each statement.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have kids write short narratives about one of the statements that relates most to their lives
  • Place the guide in a language arts binder for kids to refer back to during the novel
Pros
  • A good way to introduce both the themes and the characters from the book
  • Activity is applicable to various novels, with some slight changes
  • Includes the worksheet for the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core