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This Modernist Portraits unit plan also includes:
- American Passages—A Literary Survey
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- Instructor Guides: Introduction & Table of Contents
- Instructor Guides: Preface
- Instructor Guides: What Is American Literature?
- Using the Video: Modernist Portraits
- Activities: Modernist Portraits
- Timeline
- Primary Source
- Graphic & Image
- Vocabulary
- Informational Text
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How did literature reflect people's attitudes in post-World War I America? A lesson explores the topic using a variety of activities. Individuals watch and respond to a video; read author biographies and engage in discussion; write poetry, narrative prose, and journal entries; and complete a multimedia assignment. Three problem-based learning projects offer a great way to tailor the lesson based on the interests and level of the class.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide pupils with a graphic organizer to chart the differences and similarities in the writing styles of the authors discussed in the unit
- Show the film adaptation of The Great Gatsby and have learners compare it to the novel
Classroom Considerations
- Print the timeline and author biographies for students to have as a reference
- The 11th installment of the 16-part American Passages series
Pros
- Includes overview questions and learning objectives
- Provides a variety of thought-provoking discussion questions
- Activities and teaching tips are highly engaging
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- None