Sons and Lovers Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Paul's Train Ride

In the chapter, "Paul Launches Into Life", Paul is on a train ride where he notices the lights of the town, the hills, valleys, and clouds. He describes them in great detail. Draw a picture based on Paul's description.

2. Clara vs. Miriam

Using the descriptions from Sons and Lovers, sketch a picture of both Miriam and Clara. Then, use quotes that show the ways in which they compare and contrast. Present the choice you think Paul should have...
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