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British Literary Movements Timeline

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Timeline Storyboard of British Literary Movements

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Activity Overview

In this activity, students will create a timeline of all the literary movements in British literature. Have them use elements, like characters and settings, that are indicative of the time period to depict what life was like in the era. In the description boxes, students can answer a variety of questions about the time period.

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What were the main beliefs of the people during this movement?
What significant events prompted people's rationales to change?
What aspects of culture derive from this movement?

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Student Instructions

Create a timeline of the literary movements in British literature.

Click "Start Assignment".
Write the different literary movements in each title box.
Write a brief summary of each movement in each description box.
Add the year to the timeline.
Add an illustration to each cell, using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 9-12

Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Timelines

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Timeline

Create a timeline of important events and people, and explain their significance. Make sure the dates are correct, and the Photos for Class pictures are historically accurate or significant.

	Proficient 33 Points	Emerging 25 Points	Beginning 17 Points
Events and Dates	The events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. The dates provided are correct.	Most of the events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. Most of the dates provided are correct.	Some of the events chosen for the timeline are significant. There may be missing events, or events that are irrelevant. Too many dates may be incorrect.
Explanations/Descriptions	The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are accurate and provide insight into the significance of the events.	The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are mostly accurate and attempt to provide insight into the significance of the events.	There are several glaring inaccuracies in the explanations or descriptions of the events. There may be little or no insight int the significance of the events, or the information provided may be too limited or missing.
English Conventions	There are 0-2 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.	There are 3-4 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.	There are 5 or more mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.

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