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Introduction

Shaq vs. The Romantics

50 minutes

11.3 b) Compare and contrast the development of American literature in its

historical context.

Cognitive Objectives

Students will explain the historical context of the Romantic Age and its

reactionary origin.

Students will identify major figures of the Romantic Age.

Students will explain the origins of Transcendentalism and Anti-

Transcendentalism, and how each relates to Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter.

Materials

Computer with PowerPoint capability

Shaq vs. The Romantics PowerPoint

3-column Graphic OrganizerNathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter

Teaching and Learning Sequence

Anticipatory Set

The teacher will ask students to factstorm about the T.V. show Shaq vs. Students will

explain the premise of the show (Shaq competes against the best individual in a specific

category sports, cooking, etc.). The teacher will explain to the students that Shaq willbe competing against the best of the best in Romantic art, music, and philosophy.

Lesson Development1. The teacher will ask students to orally identify what they associate with term

romantic.

2. The teacher will then introduce the historical context of the Romantic Age, as it

contrasts to the preceding Age of Reason.3. The teacher will distribute a 3-column graphic organizer for students to organize

information about the art, the music, and the philosophy of the Romantic Age.

4. The teacher will cue the Shaq vs. The Romantics PowerPoint and present anaccompanying lecture. The teacher will explain:

a. How the emphasis on freedom and creativity became the primary forms of

expression in the Romantic Age

b. Important figures in art, music, and philosophy (comparing/contrastingeach to a similar achievement by Shaq)

c. The origin of Transcendentalism and the subsequent rise of Anti-

Transcendentalism.

d. Hawthornes role as a leading Anti-Transcendentalist and his expression

of Anti-Transcendentalist views in The Scarlet Letter.

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Homework

Students will read chapters 1 and 2 of Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letterand

write a one-page summary of how the narrators comments distinguish the behaviors andreactions of those in the story during the Puritan Era differ from those of his time period

(Romantic Age).

Assessment

Formative: The teacher will monitor student progress and understanding during the

lesson by reviewing information on student graphic organizers.

Summative: Achievement will be evaluated through student performance on the one-

page summary.