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ELA Lesson Plans for "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Grades 9-10 PDF Download
ELA Lesson Plans for "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Grades 9-10 PDF Download

ELA Lesson Plans for "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Grades 9-10 PDF Download

ELA Teachers and Homeschooling Heroes: Are you planning to teach Guy de Maupassant's classic short story "The Necklace"?  Save yourself about 15 hours of planning time with this 35-page bundle of goodness! 

Engage your high school students with this comprehensive, ready-to-use mini-unit that includes three 60-minute lesson plans aligned with ELA CCSS for grades 9-10. 

What’s Included:

  • The Full Original Text of "The Necklace": A classic tale with an approximate Lexile level of 900L–950L, perfect for 9th-10th grade readers.

  • Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key): Thought-provoking, SAT-style questions designed to challenge students to think critically and cite textual evidence.

  • Morals and Themes Worksheet: Help students uncover the story’s deeper lessons, including the dangers of materialism and the importance of gratitude.

  • Literary Terms Worksheets (with Answer Key): Reinforce literary analysis by having students identify plot elements, characterization, point of view,  irony, symbolism, and more.

  • Paragraph Writing Prompts and Rubric: Includes three engaging prompts that connect personal reflection to the story’s themes, with sample paragraphs and detailed structure guides to scaffold student success.

  • Three-Day Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for three 60-minute class periods that covers reading, discussion, analysis, and writing, aligned with ELA CCSS for grades 9-10.

  • Assessment Tools: teacher keys provided + paragraph writing rubric 

  • Video Resources: Links to engaging summaries that visually bring the story to life.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Meticulously designed by veteran ELA and Special Education teacher 

  • Saves Time: Everything you need is included—no need to create materials from scratch. I spent at least 15 hours creating these resources, so you don't have to! 

  • Encourages Critical Thinking: Activities push students to analyze complex characters, themes, and the story’s ironic twist.

  • Supports Differentiation: Scaffolded writing guides and sample responses ensure all students can succeed.

  • Builds Real-Life Connections: Prompts and activities encourage students to reflect on personal experiences and lessons.

You may also be interested in my short story unit based on "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. Find it HERE.