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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9/14/17--Class Info

*Word choice, connotation, and nuance with "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
HW: finish nuance reflection for tomorrow

9/13/17--Class Info

*Collaborate in groups for assigned paragraphs of "Letter from Birmingham" to prepare for rhetorical analysis essay. 
HW: complete evidence chart for "Letter from Birmingham"

9/12/17--Class Info

*Continue "Letter from Birmingham"
HW: finish highlighting appeals and annotating for rhetorical strategies

9/11/17--Class Info

*Collect group work packets from Friday
*Begin reading/annotating "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
HW: evidence chart for the two texts you had last week

9/08/17--Class Info

*Group discussions--collect listening portion
--packets will be collected on Monday
HW: evidence chart for both texts due Monday

9/07/17--Class Info

*final day to work on text analysis
HW: finish packets, prepare for discussion tomorrow

9/05/17--Class Info

 *Sign up for issue group
*Begin working with texts and assignments (either women's rights texts, or school segregation texts) 
HW: none