Little Women

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/little-women

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Little Women?November 29, 1832
2. What is the book publication dates?1868 (Part 1) and 1869 (Part 2)
3. What is the literary movement?Often associated with Literary Realism and influenced by Transcendentalism
4. Who are the March sisters?The March sisters are Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. They each have different personalities and dreams, like Jo wants to be a writer and Amy loves art.
5. Why is Jo March famous?Jo March is famous because she wants to write stories and be independent, which was unusual for girls in her time. She shows that girls can have big goals and still care for their family.

Transcendentalism: A philosophical movement emphasizing intuition, individual experience, and the inherent goodness of both people and nature.
Feminist Literature: Writing that explores the experiences and perspectives of women, often challenging patriarchal norms and advocating for gender equality.