February 9, 2018
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.9
Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
EQ: Analyze major themes from the transcendental and realistic time period.
Starter:
Free Write Friday
Vocabulary:
Word: Anti-Transcendentalism
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: humans had to struggle for goodness; evil was its own entity and sin was an active force--the exact opposite of the innate goodness the Transcendentalists believed in
Your Definition:
Activity: Determine whether you agree more with transcendental or anti-transcendental ideas.
Activity:
1. Poe Poetry
Complete a TPCASTT for ONE of the three poems with a partner.
Then, select one of the poems and complete a TPCASTT individually.
We will share your findings as a class.
Closure:
How do the two poems you analyzed compare and contrast?
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