American Literature Project: Intro and Gwendolyn Brooks I

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4,5

American Literature Project - Welcome!

Lesson goal

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the definition of literature and form your own opinion about poetry.

Road map

Literature 

Poetry 

Ms Gwendolyn Brooks

What is literature?

What is poetry?

Literature and Poetry

Literature encompasses written works, including poetry, which expresses ideas, emotions, and experiences through language and form.

Poetry is characterised by its use of rhythm, meter, and often, figurative language to evoke emotions and convey meaning.

Gwendolyn Brooks 

Gwendolyn Brooks

(1917-2000)

First African American to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950

struggles and joys of life

impact of poverty on the black community

Lesson goal

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the definition of literature and form your own opinion about poetry.

Strands

https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands

Wordle

https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html

Squaredle

https://squaredle.app/