Details
Pages
76 Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 76 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: "Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton
In this unit, students will dive into Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome, a gripping exploration of isolation, duty, and the complex interplay between desire and societal expectations. Set against the bleak, wintry backdrop of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the novel tells the story of Ethan Frome, a man torn between his responsibilities to his sickly wife, Zeena, and his overwhelming love for her cousin, Mattie Silver. As the novel unfolds, themes of trapped desires, regret, and the consequences of inaction take center stage, offering a deep commentary on the struggles of the human condition.
Through close reading and analysis, students will examine how Wharton uses setting, symbolism, and characterization to build a rich narrative that explores both personal and societal conflict. Students will investigate the psychological depth of Ethan's internal struggle and the tragic results of his choices, engaging with the story through both literary and thematic lenses.
The unit encourages students to reflect on how personal agency, emotional isolation, and fate intertwine to shape human lives while also considering how Wharton's portrayal of these struggles continues to resonate today. By the end of the unit, students will not only have a deeper understanding of Wharton's narrative craft but will also engage with the novel's larger philosophical questions about the nature of freedom, love, and regret.
Key Focus Areas:
In-depth character analysis, especially of Ethan, Mattie, and Zeena.
The symbolism of the stark setting and its reflection of the characters' inner worlds.
Examination of themes such as duty vs. desire, isolation, and the consequences of choice.
Analyzing Wharton's narrative structure, including the use of foreshadowing and the limited perspective of the narrator.
This unit challenges students to consider the moral and emotional complexities of Ethan's decisions, prompting reflection on their own values and the limits of personal agency within the constraints of society and circumstance.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: "Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton
In this unit, students will dive into Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome, a gripping exploration of isolation, duty, and the complex interplay between desire and societal expectations. Set against the bleak, wintry backdrop of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the novel tells the story of Ethan Frome, a man torn between his responsibilities to his sickly wife, Zeena, and his overwhelming love for her cousin, Mattie Silver. As the novel unfolds, themes of trapped desires, regret, and the consequences of inaction take center stage, offering a deep commentary on the struggles of the human condition.
Through close reading and analysis, students will examine how Wharton uses setting, symbolism, and characterization to build a rich narrative that explores both personal and societal conflict. Students will investigate the psychological depth of Ethan's internal struggle and the tragic results of his choices, engaging with the story through both literary and thematic lenses.
The unit encourages students to reflect on how personal agency, emotional isolation, and fate intertwine to shape human lives while also considering how Wharton's portrayal of these struggles continues to resonate today. By the end of the unit, students will not only have a deeper understanding of Wharton's narrative craft but will also engage with the novel's larger philosophical questions about the nature of freedom, love, and regret.
Key Focus Areas:
In-depth character analysis, especially of Ethan, Mattie, and Zeena.
The symbolism of the stark setting and its reflection of the characters' inner worlds.
Examination of themes such as duty vs. desire, isolation, and the consequences of choice.
Analyzing Wharton's narrative structure, including the use of foreshadowing and the limited perspective of the narrator.
This unit challenges students to consider the moral and emotional complexities of Ethan's decisions, prompting reflection on their own values and the limits of personal agency within the constraints of society and circumstance.
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 76 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more