Literature and Culture in the 1920s

Literature and Culture in the 1920sSarah Young

ContentsIntro: Interdisciplinary Learning In the ClassroomProducts of HistoryLesson Procedures

Interdisciplinary LearningIntegrating disciplines-Making connections between subjects-Mirrors the way that we think

Interdisciplinary LearningIntegrating disciplines-Making connections between subjects-Mirrors the way that we think

Interdisciplinary LearningDevelops ability to create relationships between subjectsEngages different learning style (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic)

Interdisciplinary Learning This is not always easily to accomplish; if the topic is not engaging, students might miss any subjects presented.It is important to be cohesive and well-balanced.Recognize individual strengths.

History through Literature"History is the construction and deconstruction of explanatory narratives about the past, derived from evidence and in answers to questions" -Grant Bage, Narrative MattersCan be taught through literature by examining narrative.

In the ClassroomSocial Studies through political cartoonsSixth graders were asked to study political cartoons and discuss using their knowledge of September 11, 2001. Cartoons also used rhetoric (alliteration, puns, hyperbole)Students were engaged while also making connections to the event.

Products of History: Genre PiecesSongs"Bye Bye Blackbird" by Gene Austin"Puttin' on the Ritz" by Fred AstaireArtJeune Fille Vert by Tamara LampickaThe Persistence of Memory by Salvador DaliPoems "If We Must Die" by Claude McKay"Yet do I Marvel" by Countee Cullen

Products of History: Genre PiecesShort Story"The Original Follies Girl" by Zelda FitzgeraldPlaysPorcelain and Pink by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Last Flapper by William LuceNovelThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Lesson One: Introducing the 1920sIntroduce unit and PERSIA methodExamines history through Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, and Artistic aspects. Class PERSIADivide class into six groups that will examine one area based on assigned articles. Have groups take notes that they will later share with the class.

Lesson One (continued)Bring class back togetherShare resultsTransition: Listen to Puttin on the RitzDiscuss lyrics and how they reflect the time. Homework: Begin reading The Great Gatsby (1-3)

Lesson Six: Analyzing The Last FlapperStudents will have read first act of play. Listen to and discuss Gene Austins Bye Bye Blackbird Transition: Discuss the play in small groups 1. How would you stage the play?2. How does the play imitate Zeldas writing?3. How is Zeldas perspective shown in her flashbacks and how has it changed?4. Illustrate Zelda based on the way she describes herself. 5. Examine engagement scene: how does her character change?

Lesson Six (Continued)Students will have read first act of play. Listen to and discuss Gene Austins Bye Bye Blackbird Transition: Discuss the play in small groupsHow would you stage the play?How does the play imitate Zeldas writing?How is Zeldas perspective shown in her flashbacks and how has it changed?Illustrate Zelda based on the way she describes herself. Examine engagement scene: how does her character change?

Lesson Six (continued)Discuss results with classDiscuss how the genre of play differs from the novel.What does it include? What does it leave out?

Questions?

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