The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a breeze to teach with this bundle! What’s included: Anticipation Guide (Pre-reading Opinionnaire): Students respond to seven provocative statements related to the themes of the play by checking off how much they agree with each statement and explaining their opinions. Victorian Etiquette Quiz: This just-for-fun quiz based on a real Victorian etiquette book introduces students to the absurdity of Victorian Era manners, and then prompts them to think about whether our own era has equally ridiculous expectations for behavior. A key is included. Introductory Slides: This 9-slide presentation provides the necessary background information students need to know about the historical context, literary terms, plot overview, and character relationships. Reading Questions: This study guide includes 39 plot-based questions for students to complete while they are reading the play. A key is included. Journal Prompts: This sheet includes four journal prompts related to the major themes of the play. The prompts can be assigned throughout the reading of the play or as a cumulative assignment. Quiz: This 15-question multiple choice quiz includes questions on both the introductory slides and the plot points. A key is included. The “Well-Made Play” Graphic Organizer: This graphic organizer helps students understand how the play meets the criteria of the genre known as “the well-made play.” Students can make notes as they read or complete the sheet as a cumulative assignment. Key included. Wrap-Up Analysis Writing Assignment: Students identify three changes they believe Oscar Wilde wanted to happen in society or human nature, as evidenced by the targets of his satire. For each change, students write a paragraph that identifies the change, cites and explains textual evidence, and explains whether and why the satirized behavior is still common today. Bonus Sheets: Teacher pacing guide Character assignment chart (for in-class reading) Oscar Wilde’s aphorisms: Students read 46 of Oscar Wilde’s wittiest sayings, then select their favorite three and explain why they appreciate them. Related blog posts: The challenges of teaching Earnest and how to overcome them Try a humor unit (especially at the end of the school year!) Other resources you may find helpful: British Literature Mega Bundle Sherlock Holmes Unit Bundle Macbeth Unit Bundle Hamlet Unit Bundle Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook