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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
British Drama
12 Lesson Plans/21 Handouts/73 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-905-6
Description:
The Importance of Being Earnest is a three-act comedy written in 1894 which reveals the author’s superior command of language, wit, and mocking of Victorian pretensions and unforgettable epigrams. It presents a plot of four lovers, sometimes partners, sometimes rivals, in witty dialogue. The play allows students to see the art of play writing merged with social criticism to produce a comedy in which readers are lured to look at themselves.
Activities:
Students participate in debates, prepare role plays, and conduct interviews. They complete creative art projects. They draft a variety of writing assignments, including formal essays. They prepare a bibliography. Students conduct research to extend and enhance their study of the play. They review the pre-Raphaelite movement in English literature. They compare Victorian and contemporary language and comedy. They learn to critically evaluate plot.
Supplementary materials include a variety of tests with answer keys.
Ethical Values:
Endurance
Equality
Freedom
Respect
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