American Literature classes will be taking a look at the first European settlers in North America, the Pilgrims. This unit will involve poetry, non-fiction, sermons, and Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible. We will also be exploring persuasive writing and the pros and cons of various types of historical narratives.
~ Unit Goals
~ "Of Plymouth Plantation" Activity
~ Anne Bradstreet Poems Questions
~ Quote Pics for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
~ Persuasive Writing Activity Handout: Students need to download, print, and attach the appropriate file to their project which is due on Monday, September 28th!
*** Essay Rubric
*** Pamphlet Rubric
*** Flyer Rubric
~ Insight into the Puritan Mindset Handout
~ "The Examination of Sarah Good" Activity
~ Vocab List #1 Quiz is on Friday, 10-2-09
~ The Crucible Journals
~ Character Conflict Graphic Organizer
~ Character Chart
~ Themes
~ Vocab List #2 Quiz is on Friday, 10-23-09
~ Vocab Homework! Due Thursday, 10-22-09
~ Socratic Seminar Info
~ Practice Seminar
~ Link to website with additional info
~ In-Class Essay, Will be completed 10-27-09
~ In-Class Essay Rubric
