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Critical Analysis of Leonard Cohen's Work
Project type: Web Quest
Related topic:
Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
Subjects
English Language Arts
Summary
Using a variety of Web-based resources to gather information, students will write a formal, critical essay analyzing Cohen’s poems and /or songs.
Duration
1 to 2 lessons
Purpose
To write a formal, critical essay analyzing the written work of an author
Before Exploring
Ask students to explain why they think Leonard Cohen is such a respected writer. (If students have not completed other activities about Leonard Cohen, give them some time to visit the Leonard Cohen topic.
Outline the Opportunity
Explain to students that they will be writing a formal, critical essay that analyzes Leonard Cohen’s songs and/or poems. Topics might include: images of women, symbols, sensory images, archetypes, biblical images and/or references, and themes. To gather information about Cohen and his work, students will conduct a Web search, using both the CBC Digital Archives Web site and other online resources about Leonard Cohen. Students may also use other research sources.
Revisit and Reflect
Provide students with time to complete their essay, to edit it and have it peer edited, and to make any necessary revisions.
Print
Dorman, L.S. and C. L. Pawlins. Leonard Cohen: Prophet of the Heart. Omnibus, 1990.
Dorman, L.S. and C. L. Pawlins. Leonard Cohen: Prophet of the Heart. Omnibus, 1990.
External sites
- The Leonard Cohen Files - comprehensive fan site
- Leonard Cohen.com
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