Wikipedia

I. Discuss the following questions In groups of four peole. Take notes.

1. Observing the Picture

• What do you notice about this person’s clothing and hairstyle?
• Does this style remind you of any particular time period?
• Based on her appearance, do you think she was rich or from a more modest background? Why?

2. Guessing Her Identity

• Do you think this person was famous? Why or why not?
• What kind of job do you think she had?
• Do you think she was a writer, a scientist, a queen, or something else? Why?

3. Time Period and Country

• When do you think she lived? The 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, or 1900s?
• Which country do you think she was from? Why?
• What was life like for women in this time period? Could they easily have jobs and careers?
• Do you think women were encouraged to write books during her time? Why or why not?

4. Her Work and Legacy

• What types of books do you think she wrote? Fiction or non-fiction?
• Have you heard of any books by Jane Austen? If yes, which ones?
• Why do you think people still read her books today?
• How do you think her books might be different from modern stories?
  

  II. Choose a spokesperson and share your ideas with the rest of the class.