Teacher’s Guide
Jane Eyre
THE EXCHANGE QUESTION
Reading Level
Genre/Length
Language Register
Content Load
Lexile 540
Classic Fiction; 120 pages
Literary
Victorian England Setting
Can you love someone who lies
to you?
Overview
Background The novel Jane Eyre challenged many of the standards set by
Victorian society. At the time of its publication in 1847, divisions between social
classes were strict, and women were expected to be submissive. Marriage was
seen as a way to solidify one’s social status. Though Jane Eyre was a romance like
many novels before it, the main character faced the world with an unusual honesty
and strength. Victorian readers had never before encountered such an assertive,
independent female character.
Book Summary Jane is an orphan who is sent from place to place because she is
unwanted by her Aunt Reed. When Jane becomes a governess for Mr. Rochester,
she falls in love and into the middle of a mystery. When it is revealed that
Mr. Rochester is already married, Jane flees to start a new life. But after learning of
Mr. Rochester’s wife’s death and his downfall, she returns to him, and they finally
marry. This version has been adapted for young readers.
About the Author
Charlotte Brontë was born in 1816. Brontë and her five siblings were raised in
Yorkshire, England, where their father was a priest. At age eight, Brontë was sent to
Cowan Bridge, a school for girls, but she returned home after tuberculosis infected
many of the students. Brontë later worked as a teacher and as a governess before
deciding to open her own school.
Brontë enlisted her sisters, Emily and Anne, to help open the school. However,
the project was unsuccessful and the sisters turned to writing. In 1847, each of
the Brontë sisters published their first novels. Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre was
tremendously popular when it was published. Though she never wrote another
novel that achieved as much critical success, Charlotte Brontë is regarded as one
of the most influential writers of her time.
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Reading the Book
Student Journal, page 1
Name:
There are several options for reading Jane Eyre.
They include:
Student Journal
• Whole Class Assign sections of the book and discussion dates
using the planner on Student Journal, page 1. After students
read a section and respond to the corresponding Student
Journal pages, have a class discussion. At the end of the book,
the class meets for The Exchange.
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Brontë
Reading Schedule
Group members: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
• Small Groups Read the book Introduction with the group.
Group members then read an agreed-upon number of pages,
complete the corresponding Student Journal pages, and meet
to discuss. When they finish the book, they meet again for The
Exchange. Use the planner on Student Journal, page 1 to
establish meeting times.
Jane Eyre
Student Journal
Introduction
Pages 2–4
Chapters 1–4
Pages 5–6
Chapters 5–8
Pages 7–8
Chapters 9–12
Pages 9–10
Chapters 13–14
Pages 11–12
Due Date
Discussion Date
The Exchange
Assessment
• Independently Students read the book on their own and
then meet as a group for The Exchange. Use the planner on
Student Journal, page 1 to establish the meeting time.
Can you love
someone who
lies to you?
• Guided Reading Have students read Student Journal,
page 2 and monitor their discussion of the What If? scenario.
Read aloud the book Introduction to give students background
on the book. As students read, use the Before You Move On
questions to guide comprehension. Use the Look Ahead to set
a focus for reading the next set of pages. At the end of each
section, assign the appropriate Student Journal pages. Discuss
the pages before starting the next section. Establish a date for
The Exchange and record it on the planner.
Student Journal, page 2
Jane Eyre
Getting Started
What If?
Getting Started
You really like a girl in your math class. You want to ask her to be your
date at the school dance. You tell your best friend about the plan, but he
doesn’t think you should ask her. You decide to ask her anyway. When
you ask her, she says that she is going out of town that night.
Have students read What If? on Student Journal, page 2
and discuss the scenario. Encourage students to describe the
similarities and differences between the scenario and their lives and
imagine how the situation would affect them.
On the night of the dance, your best friend calls to say he is sick and
that you should both just skip the dance. You spent a lot of money on a
new suit, so you want to go. At the dance, your best friend is there with
the girl from your math class. He is not sick, and she is not out of town.
She is his date.
Make notes about how this would affect you.
• Have students write their responses to the three questions below
the scenario and compare answers with a partner or the group.
• How would you react?
• Would you still want to date the girl?
• Would you be able to forgive your best friend? Why or why not?
• Have students discuss how the situation might relate to The
Exchange question and then write a brief summary of their
discussion in the Student Journal.
Connect to The Exchange Question Discuss how this situation
could relate to The Exchange Question: Can you love someone who lies
to you? Summarize your discussion.
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Introduction
Student Journal, page 3
Jane Eyre
Have students read the book’s Introduction. Check their
comprehension with the three follow-up questions on Student
Journal, page 3.
Introduction
Read the Introduction on pages 7–9 in Jane Eyre. The Introduction will
help you understand key concepts in the book. Knowing them will help
you discuss and write about the book.
The Introduction includes information about
• England in the mid-1800s—the setting of the story
• English society and the role of women during the Victorian Age
• how the author’s life experiences influenced the story
After you read the Introduction, answer these questions to check your
understanding.
1. What was English society like during the Victorian Age?
English society had strict class divisions. The upper class
consisted of rich landowners. They did not have to work.
The middle class was the largest group and consisted of
educated professionals. The poor working class included
servants.
2. What jobs were available to women during the Victorian Age? How did
this affect the author?
Women could not have professional jobs. They could be
servants, laborers, or governesses. Brontë had to use a
pen name when writing this book because books written
by women were rarely published in that time period.
3. How did the author’s life experiences influence the story?
Brontë was a governess as a young woman. She used her
own experiences to create the character of Jane.
Student Journal, page 4
Introduction: Key Concepts
Jane Eyre
Have students study the first Key Concept with the help of the
graphic organizer on Student Journal, page 4. After studying the
example, they should create similar graphic organizers to focus
their understanding of the remaining Key Concepts.
Introduction: Key Concepts
Personal Experience Chart
Key Concepts
Study the Personal Experience Chart for exclude. Write about a
personal connection using the word exclude.
class
dishonesty
exclude
extended family
independent
Personal Experience Chart
Key Concept:
exclude
_______________________________________________________
keep out
Define or rename: ______________________________________________________
Specific Examples
Activities:
The football team doesn’t
have any female players
because they exclude
girls from playing.
School:
The school decided to
exclude freshman from
the dance this year.
Peers:
The girls always exclude
Stefanie from their
plans on Friday nights.
Personal Connection: ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
On a separate piece of paper, create a similar Personal Experience
Chart for each of the Key Concept words.
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Pages 11–42
Answers for Before You Move On
Chapters 1– 4
Student Journal, page 5
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1. Summarize Reread pages 11–13. Why is Jane living at
Gateshead Hall?
Jane’s parents died. Jane is living with relatives.
2. Comparisons How does Aunt Reed treat Jane? How does
Bessie treat Jane? What are the differences?
Aunt Reed is unkind; Bessie is kind.
Respond to Chapters 1–4
1. Personal Response Jane is happy at Thornfield. How does your
home make you happy?
2. Character Jane defends herself to her aunt, accepts her punishment
from Mr. Brocklehurst, and starts a new life for herself. What does this
tell you about her? Use the word independent in your response.
Jane knows how to take care of herself, which makes her
very independent. She is not afraid to face the unknown if
she thinks it will be better.
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1. Cause and Effect At first, the girls at Lowood are hungry
and sick. What causes things to change?
The townspeople make the school treat the students better
and provide a better living situation for the students.
2. Character Why does Jane choose to leave Lowood school?
What does this show about her personality?
Jane wants a new life. She is brave.
3. Foreshadowing Jane occasionally hears a strange and mysterious
laugh coming from a room on the third floor. How does this laugh
foreshadow what might happen next?
It builds suspense. It makes the reader realize that
something strange is happening in that room, or that there
might be another character they don’t know about.
4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone
else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree
with their answer?
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1. Comparisons How is the way Mrs. Fairfax treats Jane
different from Jane’s treatment at Lowood or Gateshead?
Jane is treated like a guest at Thornfield.
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Respond to Chapters 1–4, continued
2. Mood What gives this chapter a mysterious mood?
The title, the curious laugh, the third floor
5. Setting Jane lives in three different places. Describe Jane’s homes in
the order she lives in them, who she lives with, and how she is treated in
the Sequence Chart.
Sequence Chart
PAGE 42
1. Cause and Effect Reread page 37. To Jane, what makes
Thornfield better?
Mr. Rochester’s return.
2. Evidence and Conclusions Reread pages 40–42.
Mr. Rochester wants to be Jane’s friend. List 3 details
that support this.
Mr. Rochester tells Jane about Adele’s mother; he always
smiles at her and says nice things to her; he is rude to others
but is nice to Jane.
First: Jane is orphaned and sent to live at
Gateshead Hall. She lives with her Aunt
Reed and her cousins. They all do not
like her and treat her badly.
Next: Jane is sent to Lowood School.
Most people think Jane is a liar, and her
life is bad. The school improves and she
works there as a teacher.
Last: Jane moves to Thornfield Hall to be
a governess. She is treated as a guest,
not a servant. Jane likes Thornfield and
the people there.
How do the first two places where Jane lives help prepare her for
the future?
Gateshead helps Jane prepare for the future because she
learns how to deal with people who are mean. She learns
how to be independent and not count on others to help her.
At Lowood School, Jane learns how to be a teacher, which
prepares her for being a governess in the future.
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Pages 43–72
Answers for Before You Move On
Chapters 5 – 8
Student Journal, page 7
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PAGE 52
1. Inference Why does Mr. Rochester say that his candle
started the fire?
Mr. Rochester is hiding a secret. He might be trying to
protect someone.
2. Conclusions Reread pages 46 and 51. Jane thinks Grace
has something to do with the mystery at Thornfield. Why?
The noises before the fire were from the third floor where
Grace lives. Grace keeps to herself and acts strangely.
Respond to Chapters 5–8
1. Personal Response Jane forgives Aunt Reed even though Aunt Reed
hurt her in the past. Do you find it easy or hard to forgive people who
are mean to you? Why or why not?
2. Character’s Point of View Jane falls in love with Mr. Rochester but
does not feel they could ever marry because of their class differences.
Why does she feel this way? Use the word class in your response.
Jane has never considered marrying Mr. Rochester
because she has no social connections or wealth. People
who lived during this time period rarely married outside
their class.
3. Conclusions Why does Mr. Rochester treat Jane differently from the
other staff members?
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1. Conflict What are Jane’s feelings toward Mr. Rochester?
What obstacles might stand in the way of her feelings?
Jane loves him, but Mr. Rochester may marry Blanche
Ingram. Jane wants to trust him, but she thinks he is keeping
a secret from her.
Mr. Rochester trusts Jane’s opinion and wants help with
problems he is having. He may like her romantically.
4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone
else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree
with their answer?
2. Summarize What happens to Mr. Mason on his visit to
Thornfield?
He is mysteriously injured in the night by someone on the
third floor. He is not allowed to speak about what happened.
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Respond to Chapters 5– 8, continued
1. Conclusions Reread pages 66–67. Why does Jane decide
to leave Thornfield?
Jane’s feelings of love for Mr. Rochester have grown stronger.
She cannot bear the idea of witnessing his marriage.
2. Character’s Point of View Reread pages 67–70. Why is
Jane able to forgive her aunt?
Jane has made a life for herself in spite of her difficulties.
Her aunt apologizes; Jane sees how being unforgiving has
negatively affected her aunt’s health.
5. Making Decisions Mr. Rochester does several mysterious things.
Write what he does and what his actions show about him in the
Character Description Chart.
Character Description Chart
Character
Mr. Rochester
What the
Character Does
tells the staff he
started the fire in
his bed
pretends to be a
fortune teller
hides Mr. Mason’s
injuries and
makes him leave
as quickly as
possible
What This Shows
About the Character
He is lying to protect
someone.
He can be deceitful.
He is uncomfortable
with Mr. Mason being
there.
If you were Jane, would you continue a friendship with Mr. Rochester
despite his secretive behavior? Why or why not?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Students
may say no because he has proven that he is a
_______________________________________________________________________________________
liar
and is obviously hiding something. Students may say
_______________________________________________________________________________________
yes
because Jane likes Mr. Rochester even though he is
_______________________________________________________________________________________
sneaky.
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Pages 73–103
Answers for Before You Move On
Chapters 9 – 12
Student Journal, page 9
Jane Eyre
PAGE 80
1. Plot How does Mr. Rochester convince Jane that he loves
her?
Mr. Rochester tells Jane that he will marry Blanche so Jane
will reveal her true feelings. He then tells Jane that they are
equals and proposes marriage.
2. Foreshadowing Reread pages 76–80. What shows that
Jane’s and Mr. Rochester’s plan to marry might not work?
Mrs. Fairfax cautions Jane against the marriage. Jane
dreams that Thornfield is a ruin. A terrifying stranger tears
Jane’s veil before the wedding.
Respond to Chapters 9–12
1. Personal Response Jane receives a large sum of money when her
uncle dies. When have you received an unexpected or special gift?
What was the gift and why was it special to you?
2. Character How does Mr. Rochester exclude Jane from his real life?
Does this make him a good person or a bad person? Use the word
exclude in your answer.
Mr. Rochester excludes Jane from his life by lying about his
wife. Students may say he is a good person because he
does not want to burden Jane. Students may say he is bad
because he lies.
3. Inference Jane tells St. John that her name is Jane Elliot. Why doesn’t
she want anyone to know who she really is?
She is embarrassed about her relationship with Mr.
Rochester. She has had a rough life, so she just wants
to start over and forget about the past.
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1. Summarize Reread pages 81–83. Explain why Jane and
Mr. Rochester do not get married.
Mr. Briggs and Mr. Mason prove that Mr. Rochester is already
married. Mr. Rochester reveals that the woman he is married
to is Bertha, and that she is insane.
2. Conflict Mr. Rochester wants to move to France with Jane.
Why does Jane refuse?
Mr. Rochester lied to her. Jane thinks it is immoral to marry
a man that is already married. She thinks it is cruel to leave a
sick woman alone.
4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone
else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree
with their answer?
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Respond to Chapters 9–12, continued
5. Conclusions Mr. Rochester has been hiding a secret wife, Bertha.
Write what you know about Bertha and her actions in the Idea Web.
Idea Web
PAGE 103
1. Comparisons How is Jane’s life as a school teacher
different from the life she would have with Mr. Rochester?
As a school teacher, she is independent and makes her own
money. With Mr. Rochester, she would be supported by him
and unable to control her own life.
2. Character Jane shares her fortune with her cousins. What
does this say about her?
Jane is a kind, generous, and honest person. She wants her
cousins to be happy and comfortable.
tries to
burn Mr.
Rochester
is mad
Bertha Rochester
attacks
Mason
tears
Jane’s
wedding
veil
If Bertha had not been discovered, how could she have affected Jane
and Mr. Rochester’s marriage?
Bertha could have caused many problems for Jane and
Mr. Rochester. She could have tried to hurt them or even
kill them.
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Pages 104–115
Answers for Before You Move On
Chapters 13 – 14
Student Journal, page 11
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PAGE 115
1. Inference Jane leaves her cousins to find Mr. Rochester.
What does this show about what Jane values most?
This shows that Jane values love more than anything and
does not want to deny her feelings.
2. Author’s Style Reread page 114. How does the author show
that Jane and Mr. Rochester have a deep love?
The author shows that Mr. Rochester and Jane were able
to hear one another even when they were apart. This shows
they have a deep connection.
Respond to Chapters 13–14
1. Personal Response Jane returns to Thornfield Hall and sees that it
has completely changed. How has something in your life changed in
the last few years? Is the change good or bad?
2. Argument Give one reason that Jane should marry Mr. Rochester
despite his dishonesty. Use the word dishonesty in your response.
Jane loves Mr. Rochester. Mr. Rochester only lied to
protect Jane from a truth he could not control—his wife
becoming mad. His dishonesty should be forgiven.
3. Cause and Effect Jane’s new life makes her happy. What causes
her happiness?
Jane is an independent woman now. She has enough
money to take care of herself and the people she loves.
She feels happy because she is comfortable and able to
teach school and have free time.
What If?
4. Connect Look at your notes on Student Journal, page 2. Think about what might
happen if you found out someone had lied to you about something important.
Compare this to Jane Eyre. How do lies affect Jane’s life?
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Respond to Chapters 13–14, continued
5. Cause and Effect Jane and Mr. Rochester are reunited and married.
Write how each character has changed since the first time they tried
to marry.
T Chart
Jane Eyre
has been away for one year
has been reunited with her
extended family
inherited money; is now
wealthy
can take care of herself
Mr. Rochester
is no longer married; his
wife died
has lost his home to a fire
is lonely and lives alone
is blind and has a
crushed hand
Why is it good that Jane and Mr. Rochester married now
instead of earlier in the story?
It is best that they are married now because Jane is
independent and wealthy and feels equal to Mr. Rochester.
Mr. Rochester no longer has a wife and all of his secrets
have been revealed, so he and Jane can have a good life
without any problems from Bertha.
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Jane Eyre, inside back cover
Exchange Discussion
THE QUESTION
Can you love someone who lies to you?
Review the work you did in your Student Journal. Take
your book and your Journal with you to The Exchange
book discussion.
EXCHANGE IDEAS
• Jane decides to marry Mr. Rochester even though he lies to her.
Does she make the right decision? Why or why not?
• Tell the group why you would recommend or not
recommend this book.
• Compare this book to something it reminded you
of, such as another book, a movie, a TV show, or a
personal experience.
• What questions would you ask the author about this
book? What do you imagine the answers would be?
• Imagine Mr. Rochester is your friend. Would you advise him to
tell Jane the truth about his wife? Why or why not?
THE QUESTION
• Jane forgives her Aunt Reed before she dies, even though her
aunt has hidden the truth from her. What would you have done in
Jane’s situation? Explain.
Can you love someone who lies to you?
• Jane decides to marry Mr. Rochester even though he
lies to her. Does she make the right decision? Why
or why not?
• Imagine Mr. Rochester is your friend. Would you
advise him to tell Jane the truth about his wife?
Why or why not?
• Jane forgives her Aunt Reed before she dies, even
though her aunt has hidden the truth from her. What
would you have done in Jane’s situation? Explain.
REFLECT
Summarize your Exchange. How did this book change the
way you see something? What questions do you still have?
How will you answer them?
Discussion Rubric
Evaluate the Discussion
Evaluate the Discussion
Use the reproducible master from page 9 of this Teacher’s Guide
to evaluate The Exchange discussion. The form may also be used
by students for group assessment.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Everyone participated.
Most people participated.
Only a few people
participated.
Everyone spoke clearly.
Most people spoke clearly.
Some people did not speak
clearly.
Everyone listened carefully.
Most people listened
carefully.
Some people did not listen
carefully.
We stayed on the topic
throughout the discussion.
We stayed on the topic
most of the time.
We did not stay on the
topic all the time.
We responded to each
other’s thoughts and ideas
often.
We commented on each
other’s thoughts and ideas
sometimes.
We did not make many
comments on each other’s
thoughts and ideas.
Most people used examples
from the book to support
their points.
Many people used
examples from the book
to support their points.
Only a few people used
examples from the book
to support their points.
Most people gave detailed
answers using their
experiences and even other
texts.
Many people gave detailed
answers using their
experiences.
Only a few people gave
detailed answers.
Notes:
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Book Title
Date
Evaluate the Discussion
Excellent
Good
Fair
Everyone participated.
Most people participated.
Only a few people
participated.
Everyone spoke clearly.
Most people spoke clearly.
Some people did not speak
clearly.
Everyone listened carefully.
Most people listened
carefully.
Some people did not listen
carefully.
We stayed on the topic
throughout the discussion.
We stayed on the topic
most of the time.
We did not stay on the
topic all the time.
We responded to each
other’s thoughts and ideas
often.
We commented on each
other’s thoughts and ideas
sometimes.
We did not make many
comments on each other’s
thoughts and ideas.
Most people used examples
from the book to support
their points.
Many people used
examples from the book
to support their points.
Only a few people used
examples from the book
to support their points.
Most people gave detailed
answers using their
experiences and even other
texts.
Many people gave detailed
answers using their
experiences.
Only a few people gave
detailed answers.
Notes:
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Assessment
Assessment Part I
Name:
Jane Eyre
Assess students’ understanding of Jane Eyre by administering
the multiple-choice test and essay questions. (Teacher’s Guide,
pages 11–13)
Assessment Part I
Circle the best answer.
1. Which of these is the best plot summary?
How you administer the Assessment depends on your objective.
You may choose to use the test as:
• an open-book test to allow students to continue practicing
reading strategies and/or become familiar with a typical
standardized test format
• a closed-book test to check students’ comprehension of the
book and their abilities in various reading skills
• a take-home test to allow students to practice reading strategies
as well as test-taking skills
Suggested point values are as follows:
A Jane Eyre is an orphan. She lives with
her Aunt Reed. Aunt Reed does not like
Jane because Jane is not her daughter.
Jane’s Uncle Reed likes Jane, but he dies.
He makes Aunt Reed promise to take
care of Jane, but instead she sends Jane
away. Jane becomes a teacher, and then
becomes a governess for Mr. Rochester.
Assessment Part II: 40 points possible (see Scoring Guide,
page 14)
to marry her because she is not part of the
upper class. In this sentence, what does
class mean?
A social group
B religion
C profession
D extended family
B Jane Eyre inherits her Uncle John’s estate
after he dies. She does not know she has
had an uncle for most of her life. She has
been living secretly, telling people her
name is Jane Elliot. Many people look for
Jane until St. John figures out that Jane
Elliot is Jane Eyre. Now Jane knows she
can take care of herself.
C Jane Eyre lives at Thornfield Hall and
is very happy. But then Mr. Rochester
comes home. Jane likes Mr. Rochester,
but feels she is not good enough for him.
Sometimes, Jane can hear a mysterious
laugh coming from the third floor. The
laugh turns out to be from Mr. Rochester’s
wife! Her name is Bertha, and she is crazy.
D Jane Eyre is an orphan. When Jane is
Assessment Part I: 5 points per question for a total of 50 points
2. Jane does not think Mr. Rochester wants
ten years old, she is sent to Lowood
School. Jane graduates and stays there
to teach. Soon, she leaves for Thornfield
Hall, where she is a governess. Jane and
the owner, Mr. Rochester, fall in love, but
their marriage is prevented. Mr. Rochester
already has a wife! Jane flees, but a year
later she returns to Mr. Rochester. His wife
has died, and he still loves Jane. They
finally marry and live together happily.
Assessment Part II
3. Jane tells Mr. Rochester that Grace Poole
is trying to hurt the residents of Thornfield
Hall. Why doesn’t Mr. Rochester tell Jane the
truth?
A He does not want Grace Poole to attack
him again.
B He thinks Jane is crazy.
C He has a secret that he does not want
anyone to know.
D He has a secret relationship with Grace
Poole.
4. The settings of Lowood School and
Thornfield Hall show—
A how easy it is for a young girl to be a
teacher or governess
B how different the lives of the rich and the
poor are
C how different Jane Eyre is from Jane Elliot
D what it is like to be raised by
extended family
Assessment Part I, continued
Name:
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Assessment Part I, continued
Guidelines for Short Essay
Circle the best answer.
Have students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts
below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays.
5. At the beginning of the story, Jane lives with
A. Lying and secrets are a theme throughout Jane Eyre. What lies do the
characters tell? Which lies were necessary? Which were not? Are lies ever
necessary? Why or why not?
Responses could include Mr. Rochester lying to Jane about having been previously
married. He probably felt this was necessary in order to protect Jane from being hurt and
to keep her from leaving him. Jane lied about her identity when she met the Rivers family.
This lie was not necessary.
reason Mr. Rochester keeps his wife locked
in a room?
A upper class
A He is punishing his wife for attacking
B independence
C extended family
D orphanage
B. Jane has several families throughout the book—her aunt, her friends and
colleagues at Lowood School, the Rivers, and Mr. Rochester. Compare how
these families affect Jane for the better and worse. How would Jane define
“family”?
6. The wedding scene is important
because it—
A explains why Jane goes to Lowood
Responses should include Jane having a bad relationship with her aunt, decent
relationships at Lowood school, and very close and familial relationships with the Rivers
family and eventually with Mr. Rochester. The bad relationships hurt Jane and make her
mistrustful of people and her own identity. The familial relationships make Jane realize that
anyone can be family if you want them to be.
School
B reveals that Grace Poole is a murderer
C reveals the existence of Mr. Rochester’s
wife, Bertha
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D explains that Jane’s rich uncle has died,
and she will inherit all his money
Description of the response:
4
•
•
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•
Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful
Explanation is fully developed
Support includes specific and relevant text evidence
All parts of the question are clearly addressed
•
•
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•
Interpretation is adequate
Explanation is developed but may lack some insight
Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence
All parts of the question are addressed to some degree
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is literal or limited
Explanation is incomplete
Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence
Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is weak
Explanation is vague
Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text
Only one part of the question is minimally addressed
7. Which sentence from the novel best
shows the relationship between Jane
and Mr. Rochester?
A I felt as if we had met in spirit.
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8. What can the reader conclude about the
her aunt and cousins. These relatives are
part of her—
B I felt shaken and cold.
C I had grown to love Mary and Diana and
respect St. John.
D His face was stern with a heavy brow.
him.
B Mr. Rochester is evil.
C He wants Mrs. Fairfax and the town to
know she is there.
D She is dangerous, and he can’t get a
divorce.
9. Jane Eyre leaves Mr. Rochester because—
A he is scarred and blinded from the fire at
Thornfield Hall
B he wants to live in the room with Bertha
C she cannot live with a man who is
already married
D she has fallen in love with Mr. Mason,
who knows her uncle
10. In what way does Jane Eyre feel connected
to Thornfield Hall?
A It is the first place she lives that she
thinks of as home.
B It is where her aunt, cousins, and other
family members live.
C It is where she is hurt so badly that she
can never recover.
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D It is the first house that she buys with
her own money.
Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant
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Jane Eyre
Assessment Part I
Circle the best answer.
1. Which of these is the best plot summary?
A Jane Eyre is an orphan. She lives with
her Aunt Reed. Aunt Reed does not like
Jane because Jane is not her daughter.
Jane’s Uncle Reed likes Jane, but he dies.
He makes Aunt Reed promise to take
care of Jane, but instead she sends Jane
away. Jane becomes a teacher, and then
becomes a governess for Mr. Rochester.
2. Jane does not think Mr. Rochester wants
to marry her because she is not part of the
upper class. In this sentence, what does
class mean?
A social group
B religion
C profession
D extended family
B Jane Eyre inherits her Uncle John’s estate
after he dies. She does not know she has
had an uncle for most of her life. She has
been living secretly, telling people her
name is Jane Elliot. Many people look for
Jane until St. John figures out that Jane
Elliot is Jane Eyre. Now Jane knows she
can take care of herself.
C Jane Eyre lives at Thornfield Hall and
is very happy. But then Mr. Rochester
comes home. Jane likes Mr. Rochester,
but feels she is not good enough for him.
Sometimes, Jane can hear a mysterious
laugh coming from the third floor. The
laugh turns out to be from Mr. Rochester’s
wife! Her name is Bertha, and she is crazy.
D Jane Eyre is an orphan. When Jane is
ten years old, she is sent to Lowood
School. Jane graduates and stays there
to teach. Soon, she leaves for Thornfield
Hall, where she is a governess. Jane and
the owner, Mr. Rochester, fall in love, but
their marriage is prevented. Mr. Rochester
already has a wife! Jane flees, but a year
later she returns to Mr. Rochester. His wife
has died, and he still loves Jane. They
finally marry and live together happily.
3. Jane tells Mr. Rochester that Grace Poole
is trying to hurt the residents of Thornfield
Hall. Why doesn’t Mr. Rochester tell Jane the
truth?
A He does not want Grace Poole to attack
him again.
B He thinks Jane is crazy.
C He has a secret that he does not want
anyone to know.
D He has a secret relationship with Grace
Poole.
4. The settings of Lowood School and
Thornfield Hall show—
A how easy it is for a young girl to be a
teacher or governess
B how different the lives of the rich and the
poor are
C how different Jane Eyre is from Jane Elliot
D what it is like to be raised by
extended family
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Assessment Part I, continued
Circle the best answer.
5. At the beginning of the story, Jane lives with
8. What can the reader conclude about the
her aunt and cousins. These relatives are
part of her—
reason Mr. Rochester keeps his wife locked
in a room?
A upper class
A He is punishing his wife for attacking
B independence
C extended family
D orphanage
6. The wedding scene is important
because it—
A explains why Jane goes to Lowood
School
B reveals that Grace Poole is a murderer
C reveals the existence of Mr. Rochester’s
wife, Bertha
D explains that Jane’s rich uncle has died,
and she will inherit all his money
7. Which sentence from the novel best
shows the relationship between Jane
and Mr. Rochester?
A I felt as if we had met in spirit.
B I felt shaken and cold.
C I had grown to love Mary and Diana and
respect St. John.
D His face was stern with a heavy brow.
him.
B Mr. Rochester is evil.
C He wants Mrs. Fairfax and the town to
know she is there.
D She is dangerous, and he can’t get a
divorce.
9. Jane Eyre leaves Mr. Rochester because—
A he is scarred and blinded from the fire at
Thornfield Hall
B he wants to live in the room with Bertha
C she cannot live with a man who is
already married
D she has fallen in love with Mr. Mason,
who knows her uncle
10. In what way does Jane Eyre feel connected
to Thornfield Hall?
A It is the first place she lives that she
thinks of as home.
B It is where her aunt, cousins, and other
family members live.
C It is where she is hurt so badly that she
can never recover.
D It is the first house that she buys with
her own money.
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Name:
Assessment Part II
Choose one question to answer. Write 3–4 paragraphs. Use 3
examples from the text to support your answer. Continue your essay
on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
A. Lying and secrets are a theme throughout Jane Eyre. What lies do the
characters tell? Which lies were necessary? Which were not? Are lies
ever necessary? Why or why not?
B. Jane has several families throughout the book—her aunt, her friends
and colleagues at Lowood School, the Rivers, and Mr. Rochester.
Compare how these families affect Jane for the better and worse. How
would Jane define “family”?
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Guidelines for Short Essay
Have students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts
below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays.
A. Lying and secrets are a theme throughout Jane Eyre. What lies do the
characters tell? Which lies were necessary? Which were not? Are lies ever
necessary? Why or why not?
Responses could include Mr. Rochester lying to Jane about having been previously
married. He probably felt this was necessary in order to protect Jane from being hurt and
to keep her from leaving him. Jane lied about her identity when she met the Rivers family.
This lie was not necessary.
B. Jane has several families throughout the book—her aunt, her friends and
colleagues at Lowood School, the Rivers, and Mr. Rochester. Compare how
these families affect Jane for the better and worse. How would Jane define
“family”?
Responses should include Jane having a bad relationship with her aunt, decent
relationships at Lowood school, and very close and familial relationships with the Rivers
family and eventually with Mr. Rochester. The bad relationships hurt Jane and make her
mistrustful of people and her own identity. The familial relationships make Jane realize that
anyone can be family if you want them to be.
Scoring Guide
Description of the response:
4
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful
Explanation is fully developed
Support includes specific and relevant text evidence
All parts of the question are clearly addressed
3
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is adequate
Explanation is developed but may lack some insight
Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence
All parts of the question are addressed to some degree
2
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is literal or limited
Explanation is incomplete
Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence
Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way
1
•
•
•
•
Interpretation is weak
Explanation is vague
Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text
Only one part of the question is minimally addressed
0
Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant
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