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Understanding the Context of Modernist Poetry Lesson PlanUnderstanding the Context of Modernist Poetry Lesson Plan
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Understanding the Context of Modernist Poetry

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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.

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

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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
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