Gilead Lesson Plan

Metaphysical Poetry in Gilead

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will read the metaphysical poetry referenced in Gilead and identify how this poetry is significant to the novel's themes.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Begin with a brief lecture explaining how John references a number of writers and thinkers that have deeply informed his life, and two of these—John Donne and George Herbert—belong to a category called the Metaphysical Poets. John's appreciation for this school of poetry provides further insight into his beliefs and values. Identify and explain...