American Literature

Course Description

 
 
In this course, students will explore the fascinating world of American Literature. Through lecture, discussion, and readings, students will discover the changing patterns of American thought. Students will encounter new authors and perhaps get reacquainted with some that they have previously read. They will continue to develop their communication skills and to build their vocabulary. Students will be engaged in the material through the Common Core State Standards framework, which will focus on close readings of texts, argumentation strategies and practice, and Socratic discussions.

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12/01/17--Class Info

*Charting claims and evidence in fear article
HW: Bush 9/11 Speech--annotate and score your annotations--due Monday

11/30/17--Class Info

*Continue fear article--highlight for thesis, supporting claims, evidence for supporting claims, counter-claims, evidence for counter-claims, refutation

11/29/17--Class Info

*Collect small group task packet
*Begin "What you Don't Know Can Kill You"--on-line text book article
HW: finish reading "What you Don't Know can Kill You"

11/28/17--Class Info

*Finish group tasks--share essay with Mrs. Botton
HW: group task packets due tomorrow

11/22/17--Class Info

*Write a hand-written thank you letter to a staff member and give it to them today. 
*Work on group tasks

11/16/17--Class Info

*Begin Small-group texts and tasks (everything due 11/28)
HW: group assignments and evidence chart for both texts