11th ELA

Challenges and 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: 5-6 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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