Major Assignments1. American Modernism and The Lost Generation - Historical Context
a. Follow this link and familiarize yourself with American Modernism movement in literature. Take Cornell style notes and be ready to share them with the rest of your group.
b. Use the following resource to gather some information on what is known as the Lost Generation in American Modern Literature. Who are they? Why are they known as The Lost Generation? What distinguishes their writing style? Generate Cornell style notes to share with the rest of the class. Without this background knowledge, you will not be able to fully understand the works of the Lost Generation writers.
c. Study the biography of one of the Lost Generation writers, Ernest Hemingway. Take Cornell style notes and be ready to share your information with the rest of the group.
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HomeworkWednesday, 05/14/14:
Remember that the Independent Reading proposal is due next Tuesday, 05/20/14. Monday, 05/19/14:
Independent reading proposal is due tomorrow-beginning of the hour. Monday, 06/02/14:
Independent reading projects are due Wednesday, 06/03/14. Be ready to present. Instructional Materials 1. This is a podcast created by a fellow teacher that gives a very detailed and comprehensive overview of POINTS OF VIEW in literature-take notes, and be prepared to discuss this in class in the context of Faulkner's story.
2. Lesson on Allusions:
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