Northanger Abbey Lesson Plan

The Energy of Place

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will conduct real-world research by visiting an abbey, cathedral, or church in person, make detailed observations, and incorporate these observations into an original piece of writing.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Structure:

To connect more vividly with Catherine's experience at Northanger Abbey, students are invited to experience an abbey, cathedral, or church in person. Visiting one of these one of these places during hours when it is...