I Am Not your Perfect Mexican Daughter Lesson Plan

Julia Reyes and William Wordsworth

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will analyze the poem "The World Is Too Much with Us" by William Wordsworth and connect its theme to Julia in writing.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Structure:

In Chapter 9, Julia says she once read a poem called “The World Is Too Much with Us.” She relates to the poem, concluding she feels, “the world is too much with me.”

As a class, read and analyze the poem “The World Is Too Much with Us” by William Wordsworth. Spark discussion with questions like:

- What is the relationship between...