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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4/11/18--Class Info

*chapter 3-4 quote analysis--collect
*Read chapter 5 of Gatsby 
HW: finish reading chapter 5

4/10/18--Class Info

*Chapter 3 Close read--discuss and collect
*Begin reading chapter 4 of Gatsby
HW: finish reading chapter 4

4/9/18--Class Info

*Chapter 1-2 quote analysis practice--collect 
*Begin reading chapter 3 of Gatsby
HW: finish reading chapter 3

3/30/18--Class Info

**Sub Day**
 
*Read Chapter 2 of Gatsby and complete chapter 2 Close Read as you read. --due at the end of the period. 
HW: Enjoy your Spring Break!

3/29/18--Class Info

*Discuss and collect "Winter Dreams" annotations and analysis
*Exchange Huck Finn for Gatsby
*Discuss first 2 sentences of Gatsby
*Begin reading chapter 1 of Gatsby
HW: Finish reading chapter 1 of Gatsby

3/28/18--Class Info

*Winter Dreams Close Read
HW: finish close read for tomorrow--bring Huck Finn to exchange

3/27/18--Class Info

*Collect "Write About" notes
*Begin reading "Winter Dreams"--finish reading for homework 
HW: finish reading "Winter Dreams"