Leo Tolstoy
Lesson plans and teaching ideas

Anna Karenina, novel by Leo Tolstoy
This extensive site was designed to support the PBS film version. It includes a timeline, a comparison of the novel and film, and a teacher's guide.

Anna Karenina
Introduction to the novel, discussion questions, and author biography.

Anna Karenina
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include discussion questions and a pronunciation guide.

"How Much Land Does a Man Need?"
Printable text of the story. Access to this 10-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

"How Much Land Does a Man Need?"
Follow links to practice with vocabulary and punctuating dialogue.

"How Much Land Does a Man Need?"
This 5-page printable handout includes a jigsaw approach to the story and activities involving research on the author's life. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Reactions of the Masters
This lesson compares Tolstoy's retelling of the Russian folktale "Evil Allures, But Good Endures" with the Welsh tale "Beth Gellert."