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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
American Novel
10 Lesson Plans/33 Handouts/102 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-342-9
Description:
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel portrays the growth of an illiterate Chinese peasant and emphasizes devotion to land in a time devoid of technology and subject to the whims of nature. Wang Lung builds a dynasty from nothing; he prevails despite being challenged by flood, famine, revolution, and his own temptations. The novel stresses the closeness of family members and their dreams, goals, and hopes amidst suffering and hardship.
Activities:
Students research China and its culture and customs. They also study literary elements, including characterization, conflict, and theme. Many writing activities are included, as are small and large group discussions that involve brainstorming. Role-playing and what-if situations allow students to compare and contrast events and characters from the novel with events and people of contemporary times.
Supplementary materials include tests with character knowledge, true/false, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Answer keys are provided.
Ethical Values:
Endurance
Family commitment
Initiative
Integrity
Justice
Loyalty
Respect
Truth
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