Kate Chopin
Lesson plans for The Awakening, "The Story of an Hour," more

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Biography and Background

American Realism: Kate Chopin
Links to e-texts, scholarly criticism, and student essays.

The Awakening and Selected Short Stories by Kate Chopin
E-texts of The Awakening, "Beyond the Bayou," Ma'ame Pelagie, "Desiree's Baby," "A Respectable Woman," "The Kiss," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Locket," and "A Reflection."

Kate Chopin
Links to biography, criticism, and texts of stories.

Kate Chopin
On this page, a brief biography. Follow the links to teaching ideas and discussion questions related to The Awakening and to archived support materials.

The Awakening

The Awakening and Selected Stories of Kate Chopin
Teaching activities to support The Awakening and "A Pair of Silk Stockings." This 16-page file requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Exploring Kate Chopin's The Awakening
Links to background, analysis, and support media.

Kate Chopin's The Awakening: No Choice but Under?
Lesson 1 of a series of 3, this page provides an overview to all 3 lessons. Scroll down to activities introducing students to Chopin and French Creole culture.

Kate Chopin's The Awakening: Chopin, Realism, and Local Color in late 19th Century America Students examine Realism as a literary movement and reflect on how culture and setting play an important role in a novel, especially in local color and regional literature. Lesson 2 of a series of 3, this lesson can be used by itself.

Kate Chopin's The Awakening: Searching for Women & Identity in Chopin's The Awakening
Students analyze Edna Pontellier's character development specifically in relation to other characters in the novella and generally in relation to women's roles in 19th century America. Lesson 3 of a series of 3, this lesson can be used by itself.

The Awakening and selected stories of Kate Chopin
Most of the lessons here relate to The Awakening; one relates to "A Pair of Silk Stockings." Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

Vocabulary from The Awakening
A list of words in the order they appear in the novel.

"Desiree's Baby"

Questions for "Desiree's Baby"
FAQ list from the Kate Chopin International Society.

Study Questions for "Desiree's Baby"
Questions are divided by type (literal, inferential, evaluative).

"The Story of an Hour"

How Ironic!
This lesson uses "The Story of an Hour" to teach irony.

Reading and Discussion Questions on Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"
10 questions.

"The Story of an Hour"
Text of the story with embedded questions to support close reading.

"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
Study questions.

"The Story of an Hour"
Text of the story. Follow the link at the bottom to a hypertext version with questions that lead students to thoughtful consideration of issues.