Naturalism vs. Realism with Plath & Chopin

These two lessons introduce students to the literary movements of Realism and Naturalism through a prezi with the authors Sylvia Plath and Kate Chopin.  While applying Reader-Response Theory to “Mushrooms” they have the opportunity to develop their own Science Poem which can be extended into its own lesson with the provided poetry rubric. Followed by “Desiree’s Baby”, students explore the difference between dramatic, situational, and verbal irony in this story with a surprising twist.  Both lessons can be uploaded for distance learning if necessary. 

This product is included in:

• Creative Writing High School Curriculum with Distance Learning Solution

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• Habits of Mind: Class Introduction

Units:

• Historical Fiction and Research Options
• Common App Personal Narrative
• Popular Reads:  Dystopia and Horror Lesson Plans
• Write Your Own Dystopia with Example Reading

Stories:

• Historical Fiction
• Travel Stories and Integrating Quotations
• Southern Gothic Literature and A Rose for Emily
• “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison:  Themes of Privilege, Bias, and Racism
• High School Story Choice Board

Poetry:

• Color Poem with Colors Passing Through Us
• Haiku, Senryu, & Tanka Poetry
• Nature and Tone
• Favorite Place Poem with Nikki Giovanni’s “Knoxville, TN”
• Phenomenal Woman Poetry
• Tongue Twister:  Alliteration, Assonance, and Consonance
• High School Poetry Choice Board

Independent Reading:

• Critical Theory: Independent Reading through a Lens
• Unfamiliar Genre Independent Reading & Writing Project

Rubrics:

• Short Story Rubric
• Poem Rubric
• Speaking & Listening Rubric
• Claim, Cite, Clarify Rubric
• Group Work Rubric and Self-Assessment

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