| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | American Modernism in Poetry |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
American Modernism in Poetry
Grade 10
English
20 Students
30 Minutes
This lesson aligns with the standards for analyzing literary texts, understanding historical contexts, and recognizing diverse cultural influences in American literature.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Modernism | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of Modernism in poetry, including its definition and scope. |
| 2 | Key Characteristics | 5 | Discuss the key characteristics of American Modernism, using a handout for reference. |
| 3 | Poem Reading | 10 | Read selected Modernist poems aloud. Display texts to ensure all students can follow along. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 | Split the class into small groups to discuss the poems and their themes using guiding questions. |
| 5 | Class Reflection | 3 | Bring the class back together to share insights from group discussions without presentations. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign students to write a paragraph analyzing a Modernist poem of their choice. |
Students will choose a poem from the Modernist era not discussed in class and write a one-paragraph analysis focusing on its themes, style, and cultural context. This will be collected in the next lesson without presentations.