The Widow and the Parrot; - Virginia Wolf - An augmented and integrative reading of the book

Introduction

In the 2nd lesson of this unit plan, students are supposed to perform some tasks in groups and then present their work to the whole class. With this work they will acquire some important knowledge about the author, the different spaces where the action takes place and the characters.

Process

. Students continue the research work started in the previous lesson.

. They prepare a formal presentation of their work, which can be a Powerpoint, Emaze or another.

. Presentation to the class.

Learning Objectives

To recognize the structure and constitutive elements of the narrative text: characters, narrator, temporal and spatial context
To get acquainted with the author and her work.

Tools & Equipment

Tablets, projector, computer
Powerppoint, Emaze

Useful Links

Useful Documents

Group Work 1- Virginia Woolf - biographie and the WorKk - Présention of the conclusions

Group Work 2 - The characters - Présention of the conclusions

Group Work 3 - The spacial context - Présention of the conclusions

Group Work 4 - The parrot, his habitat and characteristics - Présention of the conclusions

Conclusion

At this stage students already have some of the main infomation they need to understand the content of the book.

They'll enhance their knowledge about the United Kingdom, and mainly England (where the story happens), in the English subject.