Roman Fever and Other Stories Lesson Plan

The True Woman versus the New Woman

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will further explore the changing roles of women in society by marketing to both the "True" and "New" Woman.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.A

Structure:

Students will be further exploring the True Woman in contrast to the progressive New Woman.

As homework the night before, the students should have brought examples of 2-3 school-appropriate magazine covers from women's magazines. Divide the class into groups of four and have them briefly discuss the similarities and differences they see in the magazine covers.

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