Assessing Wuthering Heights as Representative of Its Era
Students read Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and explore the question of what makes a novel “representative” of its era.
Verses vs. Lyrics
Students compare lyrics and poetry and make a case for the worthiness of lyrics being taught in literature.
Heart of Darkness: Literary Choices
Students read Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and explore issues of racism in book and the value of teaching it.
Effects of War
Students study British poems about the impact of World War I and compare to modern day effects of war.