A New England Nun Lesson Plan

The Cult of Domesticity

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research The Cult of Domesticity to connect the story to the setting and larger historical themes.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8

Structure:

In this activity, students will research the Cult of Domesticity to better under the changing role of women in society during the historical period in which the story is set. This will help the students to connect the setting and narrative of the story to broader historical themes and events.

Place the students into pairs and have them research the Cult of Domesticity. They should work together to research...