An Introduction to British Literary Periods
Much has happened in British history and literature over the past fifteen hundred years. Now that you have explored an introduction to the literary periods in Britain, you will create a timeline that illustrates many of the major events that historians use to define the periods. In the table below, you will find 13 different events listed. You should organize the events in chronological order on your timeline. Each event should include a short description, an appropriate date, and an appropriate label and image corresponding to the event.
Be creative and make sure to illustrate the different events accordingly. You can design your timeline horizontally, vertically, or in another format, as long as it is well-organized.
Your timeline should include the following events:
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Before you begin, access the British Literary Timeline Checklist so that you understand how your assignment will be graded. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment, so please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.
Options to create your timeline include the following:
- Hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Create a new file in a paint or graphics program and utilize the software to create the images. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use a mobile or computer-based application to create your timeline and email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
Once you have completed your timeline, please submit your work to the dropbox.