Introduction
► As you know, we have already talked about the general characteristics of the 19th-century environment and the development of the genre of novel. This week we will cover some of the samples of the 19th-century British Literature in our classes. In the 19th century, authors in the United Kingdom produced novels that challenged class systems, trained an eye on the deplorable living conditions of the working class, gave us some of the earliest works of feminist literature, invented many of the tropes used and reused in modern literature, and created some of the most unforgettable characters ever. Right now, I think we should have an idea about famous 19th-century writers and their popular works.
► This WebQuest will help you to find a way to enter this impressive world of the novel and be more active during the class session where we will take a glance to all works that will be mentioned in Webquest.
Task
Tasks:
The following are the various tasks you will complete in this Webquest, leading up to the final project:
- Choose one of the novels from the shown below.
- Do some research about the topic of the novel and the writer.
- Collect some data about the story of the novel and its importance in 19th-century British Literature.
- FINAL PRODUCT: Write a paragraph about what is the topic of the novel and how it is related to the characteristics of 19th-century British Literature.
• Jane Eyre- Charlotte Brontë
• Oliver Twist- Charles Dickens
• The Strange Case of Dr. Jeklly and Mr. Hide- Robert Louis Stevenson
Process
► Students are supposed to write a short essay about the novel they have chosen. There are some sources that they can benefit from but please remember, they are just suggestions and they might not be enough to prepare a well- designed and comprehensive homework. Therefore, before writing your essay, please check different sources of information and while preparing your essay, avoid plagiarism.
Jane Eyre- Charlotte Brontë
- https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/janeeyre/
- https://www.literaryladiesguide.com/literary-analyses/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte-late-19th-century-analysis/
Oliver Twist- Charles Dickens
- https://study.com/academy/lesson/oliver-twist-plot-and-characters-in-dickens-social-novel.html
- https://www.thoughtco.com/oliver-twist-review-740959
Strange Case of Dr. Jeklly and Mr. Hyde- Robert Louis Stevenson
Evaluation
IMPORTANT NOTE: This rubric is just a sample for creating Evaluation part and it has no relation to the subject of the Webquest.
Conclusion
After making research about one of the novels that are written in 19th-century, you can basically understand the general characteristics of 19th-century British Literature. This will help you to conceptualize what we have covered in our classes and you will have a more active role in classroom discussions. Do not forget what Charles W. Eliot said:
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
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[FLE 361 Section 1] Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning Tools