Howards End by E. M. Forster

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Grade Level: 9 - 12
Literary Form: British Novel
10 Lesson Plans/29 Handouts/81 Pages

ISBN:978-1-56077-764-9

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Price: $19.95

Description:

Set in Edwardian England during the rise of early feminism, industrialization, and urban expansion, Howards End is about the various kinds of value systems available to the middle class. Through the depiction of several families, Forster illustrates the goal of finding the best in the practical and intellectual, and the result is a beautiful humanism that may only be available in rural, agrarian England. Themes addressed include the importance of human relationships, the dangers of extreme idealism, and the “survival of the fittest.”

Activities:

Students explore the cultural context of Edwardian England, assessing the role of females during this time period and examining in depth the author and his influences. Students participate in dramatization, creative writing, group presentations, critical reading, large group discussion, primary historical reading, mapping, and debates.

This unit features study guide questions that will assist students’ comprehension, an objective test with answer key, and timed essay questions.

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