The Secret History Lesson Plan

Weaving Visions of Past, Present, & Future: New Scenes for "The Secret History"

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will discuss Tartt's use of symbolism and literary references to convey larger themes, and create their own scene using selected symbols and themes.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3

Structure:

In this activity, students will write an additional "bonus" scene for The Secret History at this critical juncture in the novel's story, using selected themes and symbols (one of each, and based on those used by Tartt). To introduce the activity,...