Understanding the Context of Modernist Poetry

Students examine the historical, social, and cultural context of modernist poetry. They explore websites, complete a chart, compare/contrast rural and urban life, watch a video of early New York, and complete a writing assessment assignment.

Concepts

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modernism, poetry, nineteenth century america, the twentieth century, the nineteenth century, reading poetry, poetry analysis

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modernist poetry

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Resource Details

Grade

9th - 12th

Subjects

English Language Arts

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Instructional Strategies

Collaborative Learning

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Year

2009

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

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