Journey to the West teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Journey to the West 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 20
Sun Wukong moves from seeking lasting life to rebellion and protecting Tang Monk, raising questions about power, obedience, and service.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 21 to 40
Disguises, temptations, and repeated rescues test the pilgrims’ trust, showing why compassion and strength need careful judgment.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 41 to 60
Magical defeats, threatened children, unwanted marriage, and an identical impostor test the pilgrims’ judgment and reveal the limits of force.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 61 to 80
False temples, stolen treasures, and threats to children turn the pilgrims’ journey into tests of recognition, mercy, and practical help.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 81 to 100
The pilgrims face final deceptions and delays, obtain and deliver scriptures, and receive sacred ranks recognizing their service.
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 39 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
Journey to the West
by Cheng'en Wu
Teacher and class
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