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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11/14/17--Class Info

*Discuss and collect film and play differences questions
*Socratic Discussion questions--prepare for discussion tomorrow
HW: Be prepared for discussion tomorrow. 

11/13/17--Class Info

*Finish Film
*Play and film differences
HW: finish differences questions for tomorrow

11/09/17--Class Info

*Discuss and collect "concept vocab" and "analyze craft and structure"
*Continue film. 
HW: have a great weekend! Thank a vet!

11/08/17--Class Info

*Share out evidence Log
*page 680 "Why these words"
*page 681 "analyze craft and structure--on separate piece of paper (collect at end of period)

11/06/17--Class Info

*Naviance activity with counselors
HW: Evidence Log for Act III of "The Crucible" 

11/03/17--Class Info

*Discuss fallacies in Act III and collect
*Connotation Concept vocabulary activities on page 657--finish for HW
HW: finish concept vocabulary on page 657

10/31/17--Class Info

*Film--Act I and II of "The Crucible" 
HW: complete conflict questions on page 626

10/30/17--Class Info

*Discuss Evidence Chart for Act I of "The Crucible" 
*Finish reading Act II
HW: Finish reading Act II