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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
American Novel
10 Lesson Plans/28 Handouts/95 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-215-6
Description:
The Jungle is a landmark muckraking novel and searching exposé of the exploitation of immigrant workers in Chicago’s Packingtown at the beginning of the twentieth century. Sinclair’s work is mainly important for its social significance, which is closely tied to its historical setting. Examination of immigration issues, the Meat Inspection Act, muckraking journalists, and the sociopolitical mood in America are as important as examination of literary elements such as plot, irony, metaphor, and symbolism.
Activities:
Students examine the novel’s historical and literary context, observe realism and naturalism, and interpret editorial cartoons. They also analyze characters, review plot development and resolutions, assess the style and literary merit of the work, and react to literary criticism.
Supplementary materials include a final test with answer key.
Ethical Values:
Endurance
Equality
Justice
Respect
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