Literary Terms Lesson for Eras of Literature

Uncover the fascinating world of major literary time periods and explore effective teaching methods with this concise literary terms lesson. Dive into the concepts connected to various Eras of Literature, providing a stand-alone lesson or a valuable introduction or supplement to units focused on the study of literary periods across centuries.

To fully comprehend and create literature, students must grasp the foundational concepts and techniques that shape literary art. L-EA's literary terms lessons empower students to learn and practice these techniques while equipping teachers with invaluable resources to assess student understanding.

Engage students in a comprehensive exploration of literary time periods, nurturing their ability to analyze and appreciate the evolution of literature. This resource seamlessly complements units dedicated to the study of literature over the centuries, fostering students' growth as knowledgeable readers and insightful critics.

Teaching this resource is simple! Start it by presenting the included slideshow of literary terms and definitions while students use the accompanying worksheet to take notes. The, handout the accompanying homework assignment. Later in the week or following week, administer the quiz, which is provided as a printable or Google Form quiz (ideal for Google Classroom distribution!)

“Literary Terms Lesson: Eras of Literature” includes:

• - A presentation of 18 literary terms and definitions relating to different eras of literature

• - A presentation note-taking activity (w/ answer key)

• - A writing assignment that asks students to use the presented terms in a piece of original writing

• - A quiz assessment that includes definition matching (or drop-down selection), provided in 5 file types (Google Form, Easel assessment, PDF, ExamView test file, and ExamView test bank file)

TERMS INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:

Middle English, Elizabethan Era, Neoclassicism, Enlightenment, Gothic Fiction, Romanticism, Realism, Victorian Era, Transcendentalism, Aestheticism, Modernism, Dadaism, Lost Generation, Harlem Renaissance, Literature of the Absurd, Beat Generation, Nouveau Roman (“New Novel”), and Postmodernism

Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The included activities and quizzes are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standard for Language (6). This resource is provided in a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDFs, Google Form, and PowerPoint Show files.

This resource contains: 7 Pages; 19 Slides; 1 Google Form; 2 Test Files