January 11, 2016
E.Q: What are the major literary time periods in British Literature?
What are their qualities and characteristics?
Obj: I can determine major attributes to time periods in British Literature.
I can present this information in a well organized oral presentation.
Starter:
Get together with your group from last week.
As a team, make a list of things that you still must complete.
Once you have your list, assign each item to a specific person.
Leave the list out, so I can see it as I walk around the room.
Brit Lit Time Period Checklist with Point Breakdown
Brit Lit Time Period Checklist with Point Breakdown
Vocabulary:
Word: Anglo-Saxon Period
Part of Speech; Noun
Dictionary Definition; Period from approximately 449-1066 AD when Germanic people settled in Britain.
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word: Medieval Period
Part of Speech; Noun
Dictionary Definition: the period from the end of classical antiquity (or the deposition of the last W Roman emperor in 476 ad)to the Italian Renaissance (or the fall of Constantinople in 1453).
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word; Renaissance
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the activity, spirit, or time of the great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe beginning in the 14th century and extending to the 17th century, marking the transition from
the medieval to the modern world.
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word: Restoration
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: Restoration, in English history, the reestablishment of the monarchy on the accession (1660) of Charles II after the collapse of the Commonwealth and the Protectorate.
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word: Romanticism
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word: Victorian Period
Part of Speech: Adj
Dictionary Definition: of or relating to Queen Victoria or the period of her reign:
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Word: Modern Period
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a period beginning in the last quarter of the 20th century when information became easily accessible through publications and through the manipulation of information
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a presentation informing the class on this period.
Activity:
1. British Lit Time Period Project
In small groups, you will be assigned a time period to research and present to the class.
The Time Periods:
Anglo-Saxon Period
Medieval
Renaissance
Restoration/Neoclassical
Romanticism
Victorian
Modern
Checklist for Research Project:
Name of Period
Date Range
3 Important/Influential Historical People and Their Role
10-15 Historical Events during Time Period
(MUST NOT USE PREMADE TIMELINE!!)
5 Significant Authors and Name of their Literary Piece.
Cultural Philosophy
Major Themes and Genres of Literature
Analysis of how writing impacted people.
Presentation should last approximately 5-7 minutes.
This information must be organized and cited!
You may use any medium to present the information such as:
Prezi
Emaze
GoogleSlides
Poster
Collage
Information Video
Etc.
2. Presentations
Each of you will take turns presenting the information you compiled to the class.
Groups will present in chronological order.
Remember to speak loud and clear!!
Fill out the form above during the presentations.
This information will be helpful for the next assignment.
Closure:
Out of all of the time periods, which period intrigued you the most?
Explain your rationale.
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