Far from the Madding Crowd teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Far from the Madding Crowd for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 11
Gabriel loses his flock and becomes Bathsheba’s shepherd, while her refusal of marriage and farm leadership establish independence.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 12 to 23
Bathsheba’s valentine encourages Boldwood’s marriage hopes, while conflict with Gabriel tests the difference between affection, responsibility, and obligation.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 24 to 34
Troy’s praise and sword display draw Bathsheba toward marriage, while Gabriel’s warnings and Boldwood’s pressure expose risks in her choices.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 35 to 46
Gabriel and Bathsheba save the harvest, while Troy’s neglect and Fanny’s death test duty, jealousy, and compassion.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 47 to 57
Troy’s return ends in violence and Boldwood’s confinement, before Bathsheba and Gabriel reach mutual affection and marry privately.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Far from the Madding Crowd
by Thomas Hardy
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