Lesson Plans

Becoming Jane

Grades: High School

Subject Area: Literature

Made Possible By: Miramax Films

Enter the world of Jane Austen with this study guide to the award-winning film inspired by an episode from her early life. Students explore Hollywood’s decades-long fascination with Austen’s novels, compare our social conventions with those of Austen’s times, and keep a journal reflecting on the characters and situations of an Austen novel from a 21st century perspective.

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Complete Program
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