Day 1

The Mark on the Wall Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Modernism in Literature

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Work

    Objective:

    Students will be conduct a research project to better understand modernism in literature and the context in which "The Mark on the Wall" was written.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8

    Structure:

    Ask the class to define the word "modern," considering the different ways the word might be used. Example definitions: 1. (adjective) Relating to recent times 2. (noun) one who deviates from traditional styles

    Research (30-40 minutes)

    Explain that the class will be conducting a short in-class research project to better understand modernism in literature and...

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