Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
D.Lara
Unit Name and #:
Course:
AP Spanish Literature and
Culture
Dates:
El Modernismo y la
Generación del 98
Unidad 6
01/26-01/30
Thursday
Tuesday
Monday
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: TSW be introduced to movement Modernismo. TSW analyze poem “A Roosevelt”
AP Standards: Analyze components of a literary work. Situate and relate literature of
Modernismo movement to its social, cultural & historical contexts. Explain how author
express own ideas and beliefs through characters
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Opening: Review previous literary movements (characteristics), use timeline.
 Literary movement: El modernismo, make connections with historical context.
 Listen to poem “A Roosevelt”, students share what they understand (from 1st reading).
 Re-read, understand each verse and connect to historical context. Student shares
information (homework) about assigned character while analyzing poem.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Essay. Test Modernismo and Generación del 98 on Feb. 12.
Checks for Understanding: Students make connections while reading.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Homework (assigned character), poem “A Rooosevelt” , notes El modernismo.
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: Study characteristics of El modernismo
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: TSW analyze poem “A Roosevelt”, focus in historical references.
AP Standards: Analyze components of a literary work. Situate and relate literature of
Modernismo movement to its social, cultural & historical contexts. Explain how author
express own ideas and beliefs through characters
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Complete analysis of verses. Shares information (homework) about assigned character.
 Discuss meaning of poem, analyze structure and literary devices.
 Understand essay prompt.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Essay due Monday. Test Modernismo and Generación del 98, Feb. 12.
Checks for Understanding: Students make connections while reading.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Homework (assigned character), poem “A Rooosevelt” , notes El modernism
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: 3 facts about Jose Marti.
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: TSW analyze essay “Nuestra America”, focus in historical context.
AP Standards: Analyze components of a literary work. Situate and relate literature of
Modernismo movement to its social, cultural & historical contexts. Explain how author
express own ideas and beliefs through characters
Friday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Introduction to historical context, Latin America 1890-1900.
 Talk about author José Marti, (homework)
 Class reads 1st paragraph, analyzes meaning (focus in literary devices) fill out mini poster
 Pairs read/analyze assigned paragraph, create mini poster (jigsaw).
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Pairs analysis (mini poster).
Checks for Understanding: Teacher guides pairs while working in paragraph.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Posters, text “Nuestra América”, homework about José Martí.
What do I need to before next class? Complete analysis, poster.
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: TSW analyze essay “Nuestra America”, focus in historical context and metaphors.
AP Standards: Analyze components of a literary work. Situate and relate literature of
Modernismo movement to its social, cultural & historical contexts. Explain how author
express own ideas and beliefs through characters
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Pairs completes analysis poster (jigsaw).
 Pairs present to class, students take notes.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Pairs analysis, presentation.
Checks for Understanding: Teacher asks questions to audience, while pairs present.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Posters, text “Nuestra América”.
What do I need to before next class? Essay “A Roosevelt”.