Unit Four:
Picture of dorian gray
Guiding Statement
Drawing from the extensive foundation in literary appreciation amongst poetry, short stories and essays, students will consolidate their literary understanding and appreciation by exploring this rich, satirical novella by Oscar Wilde. Students created a visual response to the novella, as prompted by the teachers.
Inspired student sites
Chapter 9.
Chapter 2
chapter 7
chapter 10
chapter 20
chapter 5
Chapter 16
chapter 6
chapter 8
chapter 1
preface & Chapter 1
Chapter 9.
Chapter 2
chapter 7
chapter 10
chapter 20
chapter 5
Chapter 16
chapter 6
chapter 8
chapter 18
preface & Chapter 1
Student work display
Picture of Dorian gray
The novella follows a man who remains eternally youthful while his portrait ages and reflects his moral decay. As part of class assessments, students were asked to delve deeper into the novel by writing petal paragraphs - structured focused paragraphs that explored different aspects of the characters, plot, and themes. The students then used these insights to create their own webpages interpreting the novel. This project allowed them to develop personalized understandings and perspectives on Dorian Gray's journey, rather than simply summarizing the events. It challenged them to think critically about the work and present their analyses creatively online.
