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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1/12/18--Class Info
*collect syllabus
*listen to JFK reading Declaration
*discuss Declaration and modern relevance
*Evidence log for Declaration
HW: re-do annotations for Declaration--due Tuesday
1/11/18--Class Info
*collect syllabus
*discuss Declaration annotations and Analyzing the text and analyzing craft and structure--collect annotations
HW: syllabus due tomorrow
1/10/18--Class Info
*collect syllabus
*collect "Totally Free?" annotations and questions
*Discuss and collect Unit 1 Free Write
*Read "Declaration of Independence" on page 18 and annotate
1st Read Annotations: personal reactions, opinions, questions, clarification, summary, connections
2nd Read Annotations: claim, evidence, reasons, clarify your questions from 1st read
3rd Read Annotations: diction, tone, audience, appeals ***NEED TO ANALYZE EFFECT--CAN'T JUST IDENTIFY
HW: 1. Syllabus due Friday. 2 finish annotating Declaration of Independence for tomorrow
1/09/18--Class Info
*Collect syllabus
*Evidence chart hand out
*Freedom discussion
*collect resolutions
*Read "Totally Free?"--annotate for main claim, evidence, reasons, and personal opinion
*"Totally Free?" assignment
*Unit 1 Essential Question Free Write
HW: 1. Syllabus due Friday. 2. finish Unit 1 Essential question free write for tomorrow.
1/08/18--7 Secrets Of People Who Keep Their New Year
On white space on second page, write down ONE academic goal for this semester and write a detailed plan for how you will achieve that goal. In your plan, make sure you address all 7 tips from the article.
01/08/18--Class Info
*Syllabus
*Tear out Unit 1 and put in folders
*Remind sign ups
*Resolutions article with goal setting
HW: Signed syllabus due Friday
12/08/17--Class Info
**Sub today**
*Continue research and planning for debates starting Monday
HW: complete research and planning for debates
12/07/17--Class Info
*Introduce SPAR and sign up for topics
HW: prepare research for debates to start on Monday
12/06/17--Class Info
*Mid-year assessment on on-line textbook--finish for homework
12/05/17--Class Info
*Finish and submit Unit 5 essay
*Collect Bush annotations