In February 2014, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition students studied several historical periods of literature. Students addressed the following essential questions through the creation of their own Weebly pages:
The results were spectacular. I linked the students Weebly pages to my Unit 10:1 Literary Movements for AP Lit. I have also included them below. The assignment can be found HERE. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to do what I love. When students produce projects like these, I am reminded again how fortunate I am to teach and learn with such fantastic, creative individuals.
- What are the most recognized Literary Movements in the Canon of English Literature?
- What are the characteristics that define each movement?
- Which authors exemplify the qualities of each movement?
- How can a greater understanding of the Literary Movements aide in comprehending a poem's meaning?
The results were spectacular. I linked the students Weebly pages to my Unit 10:1 Literary Movements for AP Lit. I have also included them below. The assignment can be found HERE. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to do what I love. When students produce projects like these, I am reminded again how fortunate I am to teach and learn with such fantastic, creative individuals.
- Romantic Period Movement created by Pavel Hammer
- More Romantics created by Rachel Gibler
- Augustans Movement created by Nicole Nettell
- Metaphysical Poetry Movement created by Elijah Martonen
- The Symbolist Movement created by Rachel Strasdin
- The Modernism Movement created by Dylan Lawton
- Confessional Poetry Movement created by Emma Voss
- Harlem Renaissance Movement created by Lauren Rice
- The Beat Movement created by Lillian Slajus
- Post Modern Movement created by Marinda Bottesi
- Black Mountain Poetry Movement created by Danielle McConnell
- New York School Movement created by Santina Bianco
- The "Ones Who Don't Quite Fit" created by Derrick Lessor