This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison Lesson Plan

Romanticism Research

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will be conduct a research project to better understand romanticism in literature and the context in which "This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison" was written.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8

Structure:

Ask the class to define the word "romanticism." Example definitions: 1) Dealing with feelings of love or romance in expression, thought, or action; 2) A literary and artistic movement that is characterized by an emphasis on individualism, emotions, nature, and a rebellion against social norms of the time

Research (30-40 minutes)

Explain that the class...