BHS 11th Grade ELA
Challenges & Successes of the 20th Century
In this unit, students will examine various postmodern texts that refect the change in American values and culture, specifcally addressing civil rights issues and an emerging counter-culture.
Suggested Pacing: Trimester B, ~4 Weeks
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
● How does postmodern text refect change in American values and culture? ● How did the emergence of civil right movements affect women, African Americans and other minorities?
● How did the 1960’s and the Vietnam war impact the country? ● How have the events of the 1960’s affected the 21st century?
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY Tier One
Tier Two
Tier Three
Culture
Minimalism, Postmodernism Civil Rights, Cold War, McCarthyism
Assimilation, Counter-culture
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