Two Minute Paper Example - Grade 11

High School (Grade 11) - English Literature on American Realism

• Prompt: "Summarize in a few sentences how the novel we are reading reflects the characteristics of American Realism. Do you think the protagonist's actions reflect societal trends of that era? Why?"
• Implementation: After a lesson exploring American Realism through a specific novel, students reflect on the connection between the text and its historical context.
• Outcome: The teacher discovers varied levels of understanding, with some insightful connections made between the literature and historical events. This feedback prompts the organization of small group discussions to deepen the analysis.