CT 3 The picture of Dorian Gray

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

The picture of 

Dorian Gray

After today's lesson, you will...

... have discussed The picture of Dorian Gray.

... know everything about Oscar Wilde.

... know about the aesthetic movement.

... know about the Victorian Era. 

... have done a quiz on Dorian Gray. 

01:17

What is the
aesthetic movement?

02:57

Which work was NOT written
by Oscar Wilde?

1. The importance of being Earnest.
2. The Fall of the House of Usher.
3. Lady Windermere's fan
4. A woman of no importance.

The Victorian Era

The Victorian Era

1. When was the Victorian Era?

2. Which invention set about the Industrial 

    revolution?

3. What happened during the Great Famine?

4. What was life like for the lower class during the 

    Victorian era?

5. To which class did Dorian Gray belong?

Students' book, page 44

Dorian Gray part 1.

Dorian Gray part 2.

Discussion (in pairs): 

Which characteristics of Victorian life and the aesthetic movement do you see in the picture of Dorian Gray?

How important are 'good looks'?

Group discussion

Homework for Wednesday, the 6th:

Do the Quiz on Dorian Gray 

(Googleforms, on Classroom)

Finish all WB-exercises Unit 4

Practise for the FCE test

05:33

What was the nickname
of Oscar Wilde's lover.

06:29

How long was Oscar Wilde
in prison?

1. 1 year
2. 2 years
3. 4 years
4. 10 years