Novel study: Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Part 1 post-reading puzzle activity

This activity was drawn up to check the comprehension of part 1 of the novel Brooklyn by Irish author Colm Toibin. It can be done in groups. The teacher will have to print and cut out the thirty paragraphs, shuffle them and give them to each student or group of students. They will rearrange and number the paragraphs in the correct order. After correction (see how many groups get full marks) ask students to use their copy of the novel to find quotes for each paragraph and encourage them to make comments for analysis on dotted lines. Finish with a group discussion (activity 2). I have chosen this book for my literature class and this activity worked really well. More activities coming for parts 2, 3 and 4. Let me know if you want the correction pages. ;-)