Reading: Chapter 1

Gender Roles in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale

1. Welcome - hints & tips before you start
   
2. Pre-reading Phase: Researching The Handmaid's Tale
   
3. Reading: Chapter 1
   
4. Reading: Chapters 2-13
   
5. Reading: Chapters 14-24

Chapter 1 - First Impression

Read the first chapter of the novel. Then go to Padlet (https://padlet.com/s1038373/i0rjc3adne5qwgip), think of 1-3 adjectives and 1-3 nouns related to your first impression of the novel. Post your chosen words in the columns.

IMPORTANT: Start your post like this: ##NameSurname##, so your teacher can check whether you completed the task.

Analysing Chapter 1

Answer the following questions in a Word document. Provide page numbers and/or quotes to support your arguments!

1. What is the role of the Aunts?
2. Who are the Angels?
3. What can you find out about the roles of women in the first chapter? Are there any differences?

Making Predictions

After reading the first chapter, what do you expect will happen next?

In your document, write down the following:

1. Do you think the book will have a happy ending? Why do you think so?
2. What do you think will happen in the next chapters?

Reading: Chapters 2-13