Percy Shelley: Poems Lesson Plan

The Life and Times of Percy Shelley Part 1

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will learn about the life of Percy Shelley. Students will be able to parse out the significant moments from Shelley’s life.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

Structure:

A general overview of the major events of Percy Shelley’s life is vital to developing a deep understanding of his work. In this activity students will individually produce a timeline of Shelley’s life, noting important dates and detailing what occurred on that date. The following link can be given to students as an initial source of...