The Lost Generation, Ernest Hemingway

Why did the writers of the Lost Generation feel disconnected from American society during the Roaring Twenties? This document and opinion analysis activity examines the background and impact of the Lost Generation, a group of American writers and artists who felt disillusioned after World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents, including photographs, quotes, and firsthand accounts. Finally, they will respond to a summary question to apply their knowledge of how the experiences of war, the culture of the 1920s, and life abroad shaped the identity and legacy of the Lost Generation.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “The Lost Generation” primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions
The Lost Generation reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
Ernest Hemingway on the Lost Generation POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the writing of the Lost Generation help people understand the feelings and struggles after World War I?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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