Wednesday, January 2nd (Happy New Year!)
Stall Day
  • After stall time, we discussed the transition from Realism/Naturalism to Moderism
  • We watched a video clip that gave a historical context of Post-WWII and the development of the atomic bomb, as well as the beginning of the Cold War. (sofari montage)
Chapter 7 Forum Posts Due
Thursday, January 3rd:
Students completed the unit test on realism and naturalism
Friday, January 4th:
McCarhyism and Anti-Communism Clip (10 min.):
Aurthur Miller Discusses his research for and creation of Crucible:
  • After viewing the video clips, we read the "Overture" to the Crucible and assigned parts for reading for this coming Monday.
Monday through Friday (7 through 11)--
Chapter 7 Forum Presentation Due
Chapter 8 Discussion Questions Due
Reading the various parts and scenes of Crucible and viewing the sections of the movie to visualize.

Tuesday, January 22nd (1st day)
  • Introductions and Seating
  • Syllabus/Course Review/Expectations
    Course_Syllabus_American Literature.docx
    Course_Syllabus_American Literature.docx
    Course_Syllabus_American Literature.docx
  • Review of Department Late Policy
  • Assign books and review book policy
  • Review of Binder Set-up
  • Begin reading article American Dream article for tomorrow and begin reading.
    • Read to "Dream and Reality" article
essential_questions_American_Dream.jpg
Wednesday, January 23rd:
  • Consider quote by Adams
  • Log on to Edmodo: http://hershey.edmodo.com .
    • Use class groupcode: 9ywwmm
  • Follow directions to assignment and load link to lyrics or Youtube song (appropriate for school) that corresponds to some statement abou the American Dream. See Edmodo directions
  • Then, write a short paragraph that uses two sections of lyrics "quoted" to support the statement you believe the song makes about the American Dream.
        • Topic Sentence Includes: Song title and statement/point about American Dream
        • 2 lyric passages to support statement are quoted
        • Analysis of the lyrics to show how/why they support the statement you infer
  • FCA1: Topic/Thesis make clear point about American Dream and is linked to song.
  • FCA2: 2 meaningful quotes are used--related to thesis/topic
  • FCA3: Analysis explains how elements of quote prove elements of thesis.
Thursday, January 24th:
  • I model how the paragraph that they wrote should be written
  • Students peer review and edit, then hand in their paragraphs
  • Content vocab differences and similarities of "history" and "biography"
    • Venn Diagram (flipchart)
      • Questions to consider: Is a history book or a biographical account a better/more accurate account of what happened?
      • What is the fundamental difference between history books and letters, journals, and stories?
    • Use Socrative to have a discussion and have student pairs record thoughts that we can review as a class
  • Access the Edmodo responses to the songs and browse through at least 3 of them--listen for themes/ideas/common patterns.
    • Discuss how these play a role in the telling of history?
Friday, January 25th:
  • Reply rep on Edmodo to find resources that relates to the relevance of Native American oral tradition
    • To our history, our cultural identity, our literary study
    • Should we read about these stories?
  • Watch video lecture about monomyths and archetypes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSyRRdGsQts
  • Read Earth on Turtle's Backas a class
    • Provide guided reading/analysis sheet
    • Vocabulary activity: "oral tradition" : 4 elements (Type 2--formative, collected and graded--4 pts.).
Tuesday, January 29th:
  • Return to Earth on Turtle's Backand
    • Small Group activity in 2s or 3s: read Genesis creation story and compare to Earth on Turtle's Back for structural and elemental similarities and differences (3-column chart)
    • Begin reading When Grizzlies Walked Upright
      • Hand out guided reading task questions to be completed for Tuesday
Unit Test, Friday, February 1st
oral_traditions_unit_test_guide.docx
oral_traditions_unit_test_guide.docx

oral_traditions_unit_test_guide.docx
Wednesday, January 30th:
  • In groups created by the teacher, students completed an activity to compare the two myths, as well as the "people" of today
and in Grizzlies. (flipchart--Grizzlies Comparison)
  • Using mobile device, assigned one and find a picture to represent
    • Similarity of characteristics of people in general shown by stories
    • Similarity to any aspect of modern culture or things we hold dear
    • Similarity to types of stories that we can see in movies or are used to reading
    • Similarities to problems/solutions that exist between cultures..
  • Take picture to spot in room that you would share.
  • Share with larger groups and select 2 from group to speak for larger group to share with whole class.
  • Begin reading from The Navajo Origin Legend
    • Afterwards: Type 2 (on flipchart): List 3 elements of oral traditions. (formative 6 pts.)
    • Complete the reading guide for homework, if desired
  • Remind that Chapter One is due on February 11th.
      • Available on disk at Hershey Library. (Explain what the semester project will entail.)
Unit Test: Monday, February 4th
Thursday, January 31st:
  • Vocabulary activity: "Constitution" synonyms flipchart
    • Fill in at least 5 and then check on mobile device for more.
  • Post to Socrative in a string of words, 3
  • Complete Qualities of a Leader activity:
  • Read from Iroquois Consitution
  • Vocabulary in context: confederate, tempered, deliberation
  • Complete reading guide for Iroquois Constitution
  • While doing, watch Everyday Leadership
What are the characteristics necessary to be President? (3)
Friday, February 1st:
  • Using the flipchart, organize statements about each characteristic of Native American tribe under its proper label.
    • Students worked in groups of 3 with whiteboard/marker/wipe to identify as a review
  • Review structure of compare/contrast essay: lemons and limes--essay organization and function (flipchart)
  • Time to review with peer groups and ask questions.
    • Pgs. 4, 7, and 14 are recommended reading.
Monday, February 4th:
Native American Oral Traditions Unit Test