This unit of work focuses on Chapters 6-7 of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart. As a comprehensive unit for Chapters 6-7, it includes the following: 1. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions for Chapter 6-7 of the novel. 2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 6-7 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize. 3. Analyzing Language - Direct & Indirect Characterization - This two-fold activity first reviews the important concepts direct and indirect characterization, followed by a close reading exercise that tests students’ understanding of these concepts as well as their close reading & inference skills. 4. Writing Practice - Essay Writing: Ikemefuna’s Death - This activity uses the key scene and event of Ikemefuna’s death in Chapter 7 to provide prompts and to guide the students through the process of writing an essay. This can be used to review students’ holistic understanding of Chapters 1-7 of the novel, it can be seamlessly connected to the characterization activity, and also provides an excellent opportunity for exam practice, where appropriate. 5. Teacher’s Guide + Answer Key - this provides a detailed answer key with model answers for all the activities as well as a teacher’s guide for Chapters 6-7 of the novel - including a summary and analysis of Chapters 6-7. This is designed for teachers who are new to the novel, or veterans who wish to gain fresh insights, as well as for students working independently in a home-schooling setting or in a distance learning environment. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

This unit of work focuses on Chapters 8-9 of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart. As a comprehensive unit for Chapters 8-9 it includes the following: 1**. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions** for Chapter 8-9 of the novel. 2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 8-9 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize. 3. Making Connections - Allusions in Literature - This activity introduces students to allusions and their purpose in film / popular culture and literature. 4. Making Connections - Allusions in Things Fall Apart - This activity builds upon the ‘Allusions in Literature’ activity and facilitates a close look at the various religious and literary allusions Achebe makes in these chapters of the novel, taking into account the purpose and deliberations behind the use of these illusions in the novel. Ultimately, this will give students another point of access to this masterpiece and a way to appreciate Achebe’s literary craftmanship even more. 5. Teacher’s Guide + Answer Key - this provides a detailed answer key with model answers for all the activities as well as a teacher’s guide for Chapters 8-9 of the novel - including a summary and analysis of Chapters 8-9 and a character analysis of Ekwefi, a character developed considerably in Chapter 9. This is designed for teachers who are new to the novel, or veterans who wish to gain fresh insights, as well as for students working independently in a home-schooling setting or in a distance learning environment. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

This FREE unit of work focuses on Part 2, Chapters 14-15 of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart. As a comprehensive unit for Chapters 14-15 it includes the following: 1. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions for Chapters 14-15 of the novel. 2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 14-15 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize. 3. The Novel in Context - A Brief History of Colonial Africa - This activity provides a brief history of the colonization of Africa by Europe and Western powers, accompanied by comprehension and discussion questions. 4. Teacher’s Guide + Answer Key - this provides a detailed answer key with model answers for all the activities as well as a teacher’s guide for Chapters 14-15 of the novel - including a summary and analysis of Chapters 14-15. This is designed for teachers who are new to the novel, or veterans who wish to gain fresh insights. **Perfect for independent study and distance learning. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

This comprehensive unit of work focuses on Part 3, Chapters 20-22 of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart, and includes the following: 1. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions for Chapters 20-22 of the novel. 2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 20-22 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize. 3. Analysing Language - Irony. This activity first introduces/reviews the different kinds of irony most often found/used in literature, including comical, verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. Then the activity uses excerpts/passages from Things Fall Apart to test students’ understanding of the concepts and as a springboard for a further in-depth discussion of the purpose of irony in the novel. 4. The Novel in Context - The Role of Women in Things Fall Apart - As Chapters 20-22 feature Ezinma quite heavily, discussions about religion, agbala, as well as a return to Okonkwo’s paternalistic, patriarchal view of Igbo tradition and society, it provides plenty of fertile ground for an in-depth analysis of the role of women in Things Fall Apart. The activity includes an exploratory essay and follow-up discussion questions. 5. Teacher’s Guide + Answer Key - this provides a detailed answer key with model answers for all the activities - designed for teachers who are new to the novel, or veterans who wish to gain fresh insights. Perfect for independent study and distance learning. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

This comprehensive unit of work focuses on Part 2, Chapters 18-19 of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart, and includes the following: 1. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions for Chapters 18-19 of the novel. 2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 18-19 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize. 3. Making Connections - “The White Man’s Burden”. This activity focuses on Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The White Man’s Burden”, esp. in the context of my unit on Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, and includes the following: Introduction to the Poem & Context: This informative text explores the poem’s context of composition as well as the idea of ‘the white man’s burden’ expressed in the poem’s title. Political cartoons and primary sources help to bring the debate to life. Comprehension, Close Reading & Analysis Questions that facilitate in-depth analysis and critical discussion of Kipling’s poem. Extension Activity: This activity uses H. T. Johnson’s poetic response, “Black Man’s Burden” (1899) as a basis for an optional extension discussion. I felt that this is important to include to present the other side of the debate and to provide more historical context for the reception of Kipling’s poem. 4. Teacher’s Guide + Answer Key - this provides a detailed answer key with model answers for all the activities - designed for teachers who are new to the novel, or veterans who wish to gain fresh insights. **Perfect for independent study and distance learning. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

This is a comprehensive collection of NO PREP teaching activities, worksheets, teaching presentations and printout materials for my various pre-reading activities for the iconic play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. You can use any of these activities to introduce the play, depending on your syllabus, group of students, etc. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The comprehensive bundle includes: 1. A Critical Introduction to the play, with a focus on providing key insights into the most important aspects of the play, in preparation for an in-depth, advanced teaching unit and in-class study. The introduction also includes follow-up discussion questions. 2. Drama & Improv Activities: This activity uses drama and improv prompts to help students explore familiar scenes from the play, but with a modern twist. Students are encouraged to think on their feet, use their imagination, and have fun as they bring the classic novel to life in an entirely different way. 3. Carousel Discussion & Anticipation Activity: This activity uses various statements related to the play and to current or otherwise relevant socio-historical issues to create an engaging and thought-provoking anticipation activity for reading the play. I find carousel activities particularly engaging for students and a rewarding experience every time. Students engage with key issues that you can return to as you read the play, and it is particularly rewarding to return to questions left unanswered in such activities as the play progresses. 4. NO PREP TEACHING PRESENTATION: I’ve made every effort to include absolutely everything you need to teach these pre-reading activities. An engaging, all-you-need-to-teach presentation PDF is included. Just open the PDF, go into full-screen mode and go through the lesson, including learning objectives, lesson instructions, closing activities, and more! The presentation matches the print-and-use worksheets perfectly. ***Happy teaching! *Feedback is always welcome! ** NB: Please do not hesitate to contact me using the e-mail address provided at the bottom of any of my resources, should you have any questions or technical issues with my resources. I am always happy to help and will try to get back to you a.s.a.p.!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 1, Part 1 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on exploring key aspects of the context of the play as well as the first impressions Torvald and Nora Helmer make on their audience. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activity: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. Digging Deeper: Warning Signs & Foreshadowing: This activity goes some depth and takes a closer look at the various hints and warning signs already in this opening scene of the play. It can be used as a way to facilitate close reading as well as to address Ibsen’s use of foreshadowing, if your students have read further. 3. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities as a summary and analysis of the first scene of the play to help you prepare for a perfect lesson and to become an expert at teaching this great play. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 1 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on exploring several of the most important, emerging symbols and motifs of the play. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. Digging Deeper: Analysing Key Quotations: This activity allows for an in-depth look at several of the most important quotes from the last part of Act 1 of the play, with a particular focus on looking at Nora’s interactions with Helmer and the children. 3. A First Look at Symolism: Close Reading Activity: This activity uses a range of carefully selected quotations and passages from Act 1 of the play to allow for an in-depth but clearly structured, scaffolded analysis of the emerging symbolism. This activity is not designed as an exhaustive look at symbolism, but as a first look at some of the most important emerging symbols, including the macaroons, the Christmas tree, and the children. The idea is that one can return to these symbols as they become more complex motifs later in the play. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 1 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on exploring several of the most important, emerging symbols and motifs of the play. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. Digging Deeper: Analysing Key Quotations: This activity allows for an in-depth look at several of the most important quotes from the last part of Act 1 of the play, with a particular focus on looking at Nora’s interactions with Helmer and the children. 3. A First Look at Symolism: Close Reading Activity: This activity uses a range of carefully selected quotations and passages from Act 1 of the play to allow for an in-depth but clearly structured, scaffolded analysis of the emerging symbolism. This activity is not designed as an exhaustive look at symbolism, but as a first look at some of the most important emerging symbols, including the macaroons, the Christmas tree, and the children. The idea is that one can return to these symbols as they become more complex motifs later in the play. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 2 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on exploring Ibsen’s use of soliloquies linked to a scaffolded approach to close reading and passage-based analysis and writing. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. Ibsen’s Use of Inner Monologue and Soliloquies: This informative activity provides a critical glimpse at Ibsen’s use of inner monologues and soliloquies as a vehicle for character development in the play. Critical discussion and reflection questions round out the activity. 3**. Close Reading & Analysis: Writing a Passage-Based Response**: This engaging activity guides students through an analysis of a pivotal scene from Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (the end of Act 2). Students will examine how Ibsen utilizes stage directions and dialogue to build suspense and create a sense of impending doom, they will also look at how Ibsen’s use of inner monologue and soliloqy ties in with his staging of the symbolic tarantella dance to develop the plot, Nora’s character, and as a way to foreshadow what’s to come. Activities include identifying key dramatic elements, analyzing character reactions, and interpreting the significance of specific language choices. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 3 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on how key scenes foreshadow plot developments, turning points, the development of central themes and character arcs as well as the end of the play. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. *2. A Brief Introduction to Foreshadowing in A Doll’s House: This informative activity provides a critical introduction to foreshadowing as linked to A Doll’s House, and it explores how foreshadowing can be an effective technique to develop tension, suspense, develop central themes as well as characters in a story. 3. Close Reading & Analysis Activity: Foreshadowing in A Doll’s House: This comprehensive activity offers a deep dive into three different scenes and moments of foreshadowing and development in the play. The guided, scaffolded activities allow for a scaffolded yet advanced, critical analysis of the way Ibsen masterfully employs foreshadowing. The activity is also designed to facilitate a connected, holistic review of the play, because students are encouraged to link foreshadowing to character development, key themes, symbolism, as well as issues of gender and societal constraints or conflicts in the play. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 3 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on exploring the play through the lens of a Feminist reading and Feminist literary criticism. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. A Brief Introduction to Feminist Criticism: This informative activity provides a critical introduction to Feminist criticism and how it may be relevant to reading of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. A range of follow-up questions are designed to foster fruitful discussion and a first application to the play. 3. Applying Feminist Criticism to A Doll’s House (Act 3): This comprehensive activity offers a deep dive into Act 3 of Henrik Ibsen’s play through the lens of feminist criticism. The activity provides teachers with the tools to engage students in a nuanced exploration of gender roles, power dynamics, and women’s agency in 19th-century society. By engaging with these materials, students will develop critical thinking skills, improve their textual analysis abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of feminist literary criticism. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This teaching unit focuses on Act 3 of the seminal play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen with a particular focus on how the play ends and on the most important returning symbols and motifs. The play is a particular success with IB or A-Level students, but the resources can be used with any upper school / high school class! The unit includes: 1. Comprehension: Quick Quiz Activities: A fun, quick quiz activity to test your students’ reading, and to enable an engaging introduction to the main topics and learning objectives of the unit. 2. Nora: A Short Film Responding to A Doll’s House: This activity uses the contemporary short film response (by The Guardian) to the play, which offers a fresh perspective on the play, its ending in particular. The activity provides an opportunity to discuss the ending from a modern societal perspective and to tie it in with students’ personal responses and reflections about the ‘shocking’ ending. 3. Close Reading & Analysis Activity: Motifs in A Doll’s House (Act 3): This comprehensive activity offers a deep dive into various different scenes and moments in the play where central symbols reveal themselves to be complex, multifaceted motifs as the ending of the play is revealed. The guided, scaffolded activities allow for a scaffolded yet advanced, critical analysis of the way Ibsen masterfully develops his motifs. The activity is also designed to facilitate a connected, holistic review of the play, because students are encouraged to link symbols and motifs to character development, key themes, as well as to key issues of gender and societal constraints or conflicts in the play. 4. Teacher’s Guide & Model Answers for all activities. The teacher’s guide includes detailed model answers for all activities and is designed to help you prepare for a perfect teaching unit. Happy teaching, and please leave feedback!

This is an after-reading assessment for A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. The assessment includes three passage-based exam questions, with one passage and two exam questions from each act of the play (1-3). These questions can be used as mock exams and as exam preparation for various international English literature exams (IB, A-Level, IGCSE, etc.) Naturally, I’ve included a Teacher’s Guide & Answers for all questions. ***Feedback is always welcome! Happy teaching!*