Ulysses Lesson Plan

Modern Literature

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

In groups, students will research and report on the history and defining characteristics of modern literature.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.7

Structure:

Ulysses is considered one of - if not THE - seminal work of Modernist Literature. For this activity, students will, in groups, prepare a short research paper on the history of modernism, its stylistic traits, and discuss seminal examples of the movement.

Students will be provided with an initial list of resources through which they may begin their research. However, groups are...