The Thing in the Forest Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to understand the elements of A.S. Byatt's life and experiences that shaped her worldview, writings, and work.

2. 2

   Students will be able to analyze the historical, cultural, and philosophical framing of "The Thing in the Forest."

3. 3

   Students will be able to understand the important events and turning points represented in "The Thing in the Forest" and how the narrator conveys broader themes & messages.

4. 4

   Students will be able to analyze and discuss, both individually and as a class, the key ideas, important themes, and...