Unit+V+Modernism+1914+to+1946

Dear Students and Parents:

Happy New Year! Welcome back to another rollicking semester of American Literature. We will begin our course of study with Unit V (Disillusionment, Defiance, and Discontent) which covers the literary movements Modernism and Imagism. Friday, January 7 students will read the historical introduction in groups found on pages 704 through 714. Parents, if you would like to see some of our course work, you can check out the daily activities the students will complete for Unit V on this page. The activity that goes along with the historical introduction for Modernism is listed below:



For a more comprehensive look at this fascinating time period, you can check out the following power point:



We will continue our study of Modernism with the reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald's //The Great Gatsby.// The following power points contains background information on the Roaring Twenties and Fitsgerald's life:



Here are some videos detailing the dance craze -- The Charleston:

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On Friday, January 14th, the students will congregate in the lobby and learn to dance the Charleston together. Parents are welcome -- bring your dancing shoes and join us for some 1920s fun! Be sure to ask your child what time they have American Literature before making your plans.

Look under F. Scott Fitzgerald's //The Great Gatsby// tab for more information on course work.

Sincerely, Ms. Pennell :)