The Importance of Being Earnest Lesson Plan

Lord and Lady Bracknell at Home

Kind of Activity:

Collaborative Writing

Objective:

Students will be able to develop a deeper understanding of the character of Lady Bracknell, the humor of Wilde's writing, and the gender dynamics of the play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Structure:

Lord Bracknell is a critical unseen character in The Importance of Being Earnest. He is spoken of often by his wife and daughter, allowing the audience to develop a fairly robust understanding of his character and his relationship with the women in his life even though he never appears onstage.

Lead the class in a group discussion about what...