Modernism is hard to define. Steven Byrd of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke said it best by stating, “Whereas previous American literary periods were best defined by certain stylistic conventions or popular schools of thought, the modern period of American literature is better defined by the traditions it broke rather than any tradition it created”. As we keep this in mind, we will explore many different genres of literature, unique styles, various story lines, and fascinating characters which all make up this very diverse and very important movement of American literature.
Introduction PowerPoint
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
Intro Journal Entry
Kate Chopin Vocab List
"A Pair of Silk Stockings" Questions
"The Yellow Wallpaper" Guided Reading: Due, Wednesday 2-9
Women's Lit Writing Prompt: Due Monday, 2-14
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
"When the Negro was in Vogue" Chart
"What it Feels like to be a Colored Me" Chart
Original "Harlem" Poem: Due Friday, 2-18
A Raisin in the Sun Questions:
~ Day One
~ Day Two
~ Day Three (none)
~ Day Four
The Blues Packet: Song presentations are on Tuesday, 3-8
OTHER MODERNISM
"A Rose for Emily" Reading Guide
"The Mending Wall"
"The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"
INDEPENDENT NOVEL PODCAST
Independent Novel Podcast: Obtain novel by Monday, 2-28
