The Story of My Life Lesson Plan

Keller as Romantic

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will be able to place Keller's writing style in the context of literary Romanticism.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.7

Structure:

In this activity, students will begin a journal cataloging passages that show the importance of nature in Helen's writing and in her life. They will identify qualities of Romantic literature that seem relevant to her as a person and as a writer.

Begin by having students learn about Romanticism and Realism/Naturalism as ideals and artistic/literary movements/forms. One place to start is the following website:...