A short (6 lesson) unit of work aimed at introducing and exploring American Literature. This unit provides a snapshot for younger pupils (ideally year 9) now that American Literature has been removed from the GCSE syllabus. Ready to teach.
Includes:
- Initial culture and knowledge quizzes
- Activities based on ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou
- Activities based on the Vietnam war - music and extract from ‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O’Brien
- Opportunity for guided writing in response to the learning, peer feedback and improvements.
- Poem and extract included.
- At each stage, pupils are encouraged to record their thoughts on the stars and stripes of the black and white flag uploaded here.
- Links to videos in the notes section of the appropriate slides.
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