Short Story Reading Guide
The Necklace
by Guy de Maupassant
Est. Time
45-60 mins
Level
B1
Themes
Pride, Greed, Appearance vs Reality
1Quick Reading Guide
Warm Up
Values: What would you do to "look rich"?
Reading
Cause & Effect Chain: Map one choice to one consequence.
Evidence
Trial: Mathilde Guilty or Innocent? (Debate).
Discussion
Who is responsible? Mathilde, her husband, or society?
2Scaffolds for Support
Sentence Starters
- •"Mathilde is unhappy because..."
- •"She borrows the necklace to..."
- •"The twist at the end shows that..."
3Vocabulary & Grammar
Key Words
elegantmiserableborrowjewelrydebtdismisstoildespairvanitybargain
Grammar Focus
Narrative Time Jumps (Compression of 10 years)
4Writing Task
The Phone Call
Write a phone call dialogue where Mathilde confesses to her friend *before* the 10 years of labor.
Rubric Checklist
- Include 2 apology sentences
- Show friend's reaction