Full lesson plan, slides and resource for a research lesson on the literary, political and authorial context of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood.
This is the second lesson of a unit aimed at post-16 students, but works well as a stand-alone lesson on the context of the novel.
I have taught this successfully with A level and IB diploma level students. Students will be tasked to work in groups to research key context of the novel. Class discussion slides are provided to prompt reflection on the importance of context and contemporary influence.
Students will end the lesson with a clear idea of the main inspiration for many factors of the novel and will also have notes designed for them to revisit as they work their way through their unit of work. Students will also be prompted to adopt a literary critic’s eye to any relevant news stories or debates that may link to Atwood’s key themes.
Be prepared for an engaging lesson that will inspire learning long after the class time ends!
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