Tropic of Cancer Lesson Plan

Realism versus Surrealism

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will research and explore the key characteristics of realism and surrealism in literature.

Structure:

Begin this activity by briefly introducing the concepts of realism and surrealism in literature, explaining that these are two distinct literary movements with unique characteristics and aims. On the board, create a list of the main characteristics of both realism and surrealism as a reference point for the discussion.

Next, divide the class into small groups, providing each with a text that represents either realism or surrealism. Each group will read and analyzed their assigned text,...