Lucy Lesson Plan

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Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will analyze a poem to better understand its historical significance and connections to colonialism and cultural hegemony.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2

Structure:

This lesson builds upon the earlier homework assignment. Please see the homework section for additional details.

1. Have students read aloud the poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by William Wordsworth popcorn-style. 10 minutes

2. After reading the poem, have students share their analysis of the poem and its connection to colonialism aloud with the entire class. Discuss why Lucy's memory of the poem was so visceral and...