Lesson 6.1 - Introduction to A Doll's House

  • Lesson 6.1 - Introduction to A Doll's House

    Specific Expectations: CRITICAL LITERACY 1.8, READING 1.3, 1.5, WRITING 2.1

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    1. identify a variety of characteristics of a drama text by focusing on the spoken words and the ways in which those words are delivered (attitude and tone); 
    2. analyse the text in terms of the information, ideas, issues, or themes it explores

    • Lesson Plan 6.1 Introduction to A Doll's House Page

      For teacher use only. Please keep this page hidden from students.


    • A Doll's House Link and Resources Page

      See below for A Doll's House Link for text and audio

    • Read ACT 1, pages 5-8

      Teacher will begin reading the play and transition to the Video with subtitles.

      Students read from Pg 5 NORA: “Did you remember to invite Doctor Rank? …. To bottom of page 8 … Why did you marry him?” 

    • Written Analysis of Nora's Motivation Assignment

      Students read to the bottom of page 1081 …. Mrs Linde: He does various things now, I hear."  

      In 75-100 word paragraph state your opinion about Nora’s decision to hide the truth about where she got the money to help her husband. Why didn’t she confess? What do you think his reaction will be when he finds out the truth?

      Submission Format: PDF (include your name, date and assignment title); Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font.


    • JOURNAL NOTES Forum

      PUT YOUR RESPONSE TO THESE QUESTIONS IN YOUR "JOURNAL" (write several sentences,please, and include a few quotations)

      What is your reaction to the marriage of Torvald and Nora? 

      In your opinion what needs does their marriage satisfy, firstly for Torvald and secondly for Nora?

    • Homework Page

      Create a Character Trait Analysis Chart for Nora and one for Torvald.

      Consider their words, their tone as well as their actions and behaviour as your build the characterizations.

      You will add to it in later sessions and share it with other students.


    • EXIT CARD Assignment

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      2 Questions I have

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