Students will study two pieces of poetry dealing with the devastating effects of the Great Fire in Chicago. Students will analyze each of the poems separately and then complete a contrast activity as well.
Lesson:
1. Read and paraphrase Chicago by John Whittier which discusses life in Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire.
2. Complete the TP-CASTT Analysis for Chicago by John Whittier.
3. Read and paraphrase Chicago by Bret Harte which discusses life in Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire.
4. Complete the TP-CASTT Analysis for Chicago by Bret Harte.
*Extension Activity Available*
Extension:
1. Read and paraphrase A Call For Help For Chicago.
2. Complete the TP-CASTT Analysis for Call For Help For Chicago by N.S Emerson.