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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:...
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