V4 - Period 3: Literature lesson 1

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V4 - Period 3: Literature lesson 1

New period planner + PTA

Introduction to 20th Century Literature

Period 3:

What is
literature?

Which 4 ways literature benefits us were mentioned?

Which one do you think is the most important one? Why?

Is it just literature (aka books) that you can get these benefits from? What else can you think of that might be considered 'literature' but in a different form?

Why do you think we
study literature?

Why study literature?

Storytelling is part of:

- our history

- our society

- our religions

- our development as individuals

No matter the form it takes, stories influence daily aspects of our lives, whether this be on a page or a screen.

Today's assignment:

1. Read the introduction to the Reader 20th Century Literature (see Magister - Studyplanner - Literature)
2. Read chapter 1 "Introduction to Britain and early 20th century history" + watch some of the videos linked there to improve your background knowledge on British history at the start and into the 20th century.
3. In preparation for next lesson, read chapter 2 "War and it’s writers: Britain’s War Poets" + take notes on what you think is important information. Watch the videos on the next slides to help with your understanding of this particular part of British literature + take notes.