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Modern Era Literature Unit, 6 weeks
- Modernist Movement
- Research on Historical Influence
- Novel Study
Texts Studied:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The Hobbit
- A Farewell to Arms
- Animal Farm
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Reading for All Purposes
- CO.9-10.2.1.a: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of explicit and implicit themes in a text.
- Example: Identify passages in The Great Gatsby that reflect the theme of the American Dream and analyze how Fitzgerald critiques its ideals.
- CO.9-10.2.1.c: Analyze the development of complex characters and how they interact with historical and cultural influences.
- Example: Examine how Gatsby’s character represents both ambition and disillusionment in the 1920s social landscape.
- CO.9-10.2.2.a: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and symbolic meanings, in modern literature.
- Example: Analyze the symbolism of the green light, the Valley of Ashes, and Dr. T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes in The Great Gatsby.
- CO.9-10.2.3.a: Analyze how multiple texts from the same period reflect historical and social influences.
- Example: Compare The Great Gatsby to poetry from the Harlem Renaissance, discussing how both reflect themes of identity and societal change.
Writing and Composition
- CO.9-10.3.2.a: Write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence.
- Example: Write an essay arguing whether Gatsby truly embodies the American Dream or if he is doomed by its illusions.
- CO.9-10.3.1.a: Write narratives or reflections that explore the effects of the 1920s cultural movements on personal and societal identity.
- Example: Write a first-person narrative from the perspective of someone living in Harlem during the Renaissance, incorporating historical research.
Research and Reasoning
- CO.9-10.4.1.a: Conduct research projects on the Harlem Renaissance and Industrialization, evaluating their impact on 1920s American culture and society.
- Example: Investigate how industrialization affected social class structure in the 1920s and how this is reflected in The Great Gatsby.
- CO.9-10.4.2.b: Synthesize information from multiple sources to develop a deeper understanding of historical and cultural shifts.
- Example: Research how Harlem Renaissance literature responded to racial and economic inequality and present findings in a multimedia format.
Speaking and Listening
- CO.9-10.1.1.a: Engage in discussions about The Great Gatsby and its representation of the American Dream, class struggles, and societal changes.
- Example: Participate in a Socratic seminar debating whether Gatsby is a tragic hero or a product of a broken system.
- CO.9-10.1.2.a: Present findings on the Harlem Renaissance and Industrialization using multimedia or visual aids.
- Example: Create a video or slideshow analyzing the cultural impact of jazz music, poetry, and visual art during the Harlem Renaissance.
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