The Picture of Dorian Gray teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on The Picture of Dorian Gray 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 4
Basil tries to protect Dorian as Henry shapes his fear of aging and his understanding of love.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 5 to 8
Dorian’s rejection of Sibyl changes the portrait, while Henry’s response to her death turns remorse into an escape from responsibility.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 9 to 12
Dorian hides the portrait and pursues sensations for years, while Basil’s questions bring secrecy and responsibility into conflict.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 13 to 16
Dorian murders Basil, forces Alan to conceal the evidence, and escapes James through the misleading appearance of youth.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 17 to 20
James’s death brings Dorian relief, but his claimed reform fails when he refuses confession and attacks the portrait.
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
The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
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