Modernism (English 11)

Modernism is hard to define. Steven Byrd of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke said it best by stating, “Whereas previous American literary periods were best defined by certain stylistic conventions or popular schools of thought, the modern period of American literature is better defined by the traditions it broke rather than any tradition it created”. As we keep this in mind, we will explore many different genres of literature, unique styles, various story lines, and fascinating characters which all make up this very diverse and very important movement of American literature.

Introduction PowerPoint

WOMEN'S LITERATURE
Intro Journal Entry
Kate Chopin Vocab List
"A Pair of Silk Stockings" Questions
"The Yellow Wallpaper" Guided Reading: Due, Wednesday 2-9
Women's Lit Writing Prompt: Due Monday, 2-14

HARLEM RENAISSANCE
"When the Negro was in Vogue" Chart
"What it Feels like to be a Colored Me" Chart
Original "Harlem" Poem: Due Friday, 2-18
A Raisin in the Sun Questions:
~ Day One
~ Day Two
~ Day Three (none)
~ Day Four
The Blues Packet: Song presentations are on Tuesday, 3-8

OTHER MODERNISM
"A Rose for Emily" Reading Guide
"The Mending Wall"
"The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"

INDEPENDENT NOVEL PODCAST
Independent Novel Podcast: Obtain novel by Monday, 2-28

Non-Fiction (English 10)

Friendly Letter to Peer Requirements: 2 TYPED copies are due Friday, 1-28
Intro to Non-Fiction Vocab: Quiz on Friday, 2-4
"Getting a Job" Author's Perspective
Reading and Questions (pg. 170 OR pg. 175): Due Monday, 2-7
Business Letter: Due Tuesday, 2-15

Personal Narrative Video Vignette
Writing Checklist for Vignette
Windows Movie Maker Help
Technical Definitions

Realism (English 11)

Intro to Realism Notes
"The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras Country" Worksheet

Theme Analysis of "An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge"
Slave Narratives Chart
"Letter to Sarah Ballou" Blog Entry: Due Friday, 1-28 by the end of class
Link to Sarah Ballou Letter

Lesson Plans (1st Semester)

Week of 8-23-10
Week of 8-30-10
Week of 9-6-10
Week of 9-13-10
Week of 9-20-10
Week of 9-27-10
Week of 10-4-10
Week of 10-11-10
Week of 10-18-10
Week of 10-25-10
Week of 11-1-10
Week of 11-8-10
Week of 11-15-10
Week of 11-22-10
Week of 11-29-10
Week of 12-6-10
Week of 12-13-10
Week of 1-3-11
Week of 1-10-11

Romanticism/Gothic/Transcendentalism (English 11)

Guided Notes
Goals for the unit
Author Study

Romanticism
"Rip Van Winkle"
"Rip Van Winkle" Chart
Read "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" over the weekend! Be ready for a reading check on Monday, 11-22!
"Thanatopsis"

Gothic
"The Fall of the House of Usher": Page 1, Page 2, Page 3

Transcendentalism
"The Oversoul" Informational Handout
"Civil Disobedience" Guided Reading
Study Guide for Trans. Test: Due Monday 1-3; Test is Wednesday, 1-5

Extra Credit!

SNOW DAY!

Since Monday is a snow day, the independent novel presentations will be pushed back one day. Therefore, if you were supposed to present on Monday, you will now present on Tuesday. If you were supposed to present on Tuesday, you will now present on Wednesday, and so on. Use this extra day to your advantage! (Especially since I will be even less accepting of excuses!!) All PowerPoint handouts and Works Cited pages are now due TUESDAY.

Enjoy your day off!