Franz Kafka
Lesson plans for The Metamorphosis

Fiction of Franz Kafka
For advanced students only, Kafka and analogy.

Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
Twelve questions for discussion and/or writing. This page requires MS-Word or compatible application for access.

Kafka, Franz: Metamorphosis
This page includes a summary and some commentary.

Kafka's Metamorphosis
This lesson plan focuses on symbolism. It includes vocabulary, standards, and a plan for evaluation. Click on "View discussion questions" and "Watch a video clip" under the graphic of the video. A video is available but is not essential to the lesson.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Eight activities to help students understand the symbolism, setting, and characterization in the novel.

Metamorphosis Study Guide
Three sets of questions to help students analyze Kafka's work.

The Kafka Project
Online texts of Kafka's works.

Reading for Constructions of the Unspeakable: Teaching Kafka's The Metamorphosis
This paper explores sexual undertones of the novella. It requires Adobe Reader for access.

Study Guide for The Metamorphosis
A generous collection of resources, including active reading, graphic organizers, and vocabulary. This document requires Adobe Reader for access.