Every classroom is different, but the in-depth character study and timeless themes in Jane Eyre may prove of interest to many adolescent students. These lessons and activities provide many different approaches to these themes; select those that best suit the strengths and interests of your own class. As a tie-in to Jane Eyre, it might be interesting to explore the lives of the Brontës. There is material from Charlotte Brontë's life found in the novel, and studying the lives and works of her and her family can provide historical context for the events in the novel.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and...