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“Chapter 1”
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde
| Abstract: The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so. (Philidelphia, Pa; Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, 1890) | ||||
Lexile Level: TBD | Origin: Irish | Genre: Gothic | ||
| Reading Level: 9.0 | Language: English | File name: 2175 | ||
| Sunshine State Standards: LA.A.2.4: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. LA.E.1.4: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms. LA.D.2.3: The student understands the power of language. | ||||
Theme: Duality of Man, Good vs. Evil | ||||
| Reading Activity: Vocabulary Building, Summarizing, Reading Comprehension | ||||
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This collection of children's literature is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded by various grants. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.