Adrienne Rich's Poetry and Prose Lesson Plan

Major Voices of Second-Wave Feminism

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will work in groups to research other major voices of second-wave feminism.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.5; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9

Structure:

Adrienne Rich was one of many women writing about feminism and female sexuality during the later half of the 20th century. As we have seen in her writing, these thinkers were often in conversation with each other -- Rich cites the works of her contemporaries frequently.

For this activity, students will research other major feminist thinkers of Rich's time. They will gather information on these women's beliefs and work and will...