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Unit: Modernism
Lesson: Unit Introduction
Length: ~40 mins
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Define, in one concise paragraph, the modernism movement of the early
twentieth century.
1.1 Describe the background events that led to the movement.
Procedure
Preparation
-Prepare Modernism PowerPoint
-Prepare YouTube WWI movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsiHALh30qs
-Hand out Modernism Introduction Notes Sheet
Today, we’ll be starting a new unit on Modernism, which is the literary movement that
directly follows Realism. First, we’ll look a bit at the historical background, and then as a
class, we’ll define the period together.
All of the background we just covered lead up to World War I, known at the time—there
was no World War II yet—simply as “The Great War,” or “The War to End All Wars.”
We’re going to watch a short set of movies on the war, and I would like you to continue
to write down things that stand out to you.
“In the 1920’s advertising and mass media swept the nation, homogenizing (making the
same) the culture for the entire country. Do you believe this was a good thing, or was it
better when each area of the country was very distinct in its different cultures?”
Materials Needed
Formative Assessment
Mr Josh Cauhorn / English 11 Honors 3
The Graphic Organizers will provide proof that the kids were paying attention. I will walk
around and ensure that they are filling them out. In addition, discussion will give me
immediate feedback on their progress.
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