Mary teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Mary 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 6
Mary’s neglected childhood, unequal friendship, and arranged marriage show how a lack of care shapes her feelings and limits her choices.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 7 to 12
Mary takes Ann to Lisbon, examines religious beliefs, and finds thoughtful companionship with Henry while Ann remains dangerously ill.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 13 to 19
Ann’s death and Mary’s growing love for Henry deepen her grief and sharpen the conflict between personal affection and marriage.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 20 to 25
Mary’s return to England connects grief with practical compassion, financial dependence, illness, and renewed fear for Henry’s life.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 26 to 31
Henry’s death leaves Mary facing unwanted marriage and failing health, while charitable work and faith help her endure lasting sorrow.
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
Mary
by Mary Wollstonecraft
Teacher and class
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