Literature Reader 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

First World War Literature

2 and four in duos and more

In duos: What do you know/ comes to mind about WW1, in 1 word

1) In turns, write down one word, one person writes the other thinks. Make a list. (pingpong idea)

2) On my signal form a group of 4 and add to your list

3) Which group of four is able to write down the most words?

World War 1

Watch the video, did you recognize your words/ ideas? Which new ones can you add?

World War 1 in 1 word

Goals

1) "I can explain the historical events and context of the First World War and how they influenced literature."

2) "I can identify and discuss key themes like loss, patriotism, and the impact of war in First World War literature."

3) "I can analyze the language and techniques authors use to convey their ideas about war."

4) "I can relate the experiences described in First World War literature to broader human emotions and challenges."

5)  "I can share my thoughts and feelings about First World War literature through discussions, projects, or writing."

Lesson 1 & 2

Goals: 

1) Learn about the historic context while working on a creative group project

2) Learn how to analyze major themes in a poem, reading it critically 

How? 

1) Introduction literature lessons

2) research project + in class presentations

3) Class reading of "the Soldier"

Project

--> As a group, create a final product (presentation/ poster/ dance ;)) on the historic context of WW1

--> How? 

1. Go to the "differentiatie" part. Choose the videos you need, select them based on your group's skill level
2. --> Find the answer to the given reasearch questions
3. --> Decide on the way you want to present your findings to other groups

Myth

Reality

Rupert Brooke

1887-1915

well-to-do family

Cambridge, intellectual

Golden Warrior

Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve

5 war sonnets: Nineteen Fourteen

Capturing the mood of the moment

Bloodpoisoning from insect bite

The Soldier

Themes: Patriotism

"if I should die..."

The soldier: Foolishly naive and sentimental?

Yes, let me explain...

No, let me explain...

Poem 2

Interactive

In groups of 2-4: create 5 interview questions you would want to ask Siegfried Sassoon based on what you have learned about World War One poetry and his poems so far. Go to Magic School and chat with Sassoon! Write down the answers to your questions. Try to find out as much as possible. 

Research time!

In small groups find out about the following topics, using the videos and AI research assistant in the next slides:
- What were the main causes for WW1?

- Which alliances were formed?

- When did it all take place (generally?)

- What is trench warfare + what was life in the trenches like for soldiers?

- What was the role of women during the war?

- How did the war come to an end?

Create a final product (presentation/ poster/ etc.) to show in class

AI Research Assistant

Use the "Magicschool" classroom tool: "Research Assistant" to help you with your research.

student.magicschool.ai