Junior American Literature
“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.” -Oscar Wilde
Daily ScheduleFriday, 5/18
Thursday, 5/17
Wednesday, 5/16
Tuesday, 5/15
Monday, 5/14
Friday, 5/11
Thursday, 5/10
Wednesday, 5/9
Tuesday, 5/8
Monday, 5/7
Friday, 5/4
Thursday, 5/3
Wednesday, 5/2
Tuesday, 5/1
Monday, 4/30
Objectives:
Chapter 7-9 Quote/Annotation sheets due Tuesday 5/1 Gatsby Packets due Wednesday, 5/2 Friday, 4/27
All hours attend the Thespian show in the auditorium. Finish the novel for Monday. Thursday, 4/26
Objectives: Discuss chapter 7 plot, analysis, etc.
Wednesday, 4/25
Objectives: Assess students' knowledge over plot, characterization, theme, and vocabulary in context
Tuesday, 4/24
Objectives: Students will understand the differences in lifestyle and values of new money and old money groups in Gatsby; students will answer plot and analysis questions in study guides
Monday, 4/23
Objectives:
Friday, 4/20
Objectives: Assess students' knowledge of plot, characterization, themes, and vocabulary over chapters 1-3 of Gatsby
Thursday, 4/19
Objectives: Students will understand the difference between direct and indirect characterization; students will find evidence in the text that are examples of direct and indirect characterization of six characters
Wednesday 4/18
Objectives: Review Chapter 2 events, characterization, symbols.
Tuesday, 4/17
Objectives: Review Chapter 1 events, characters, etc.
Monday, 4/16
Objectives: Read Chapter 1 of Gatsby together and identify characterization, imagery, setting, etc.
Friday, 4/13
Objectives: Build background/context knowledge over Fitzgerald.
Link for Fitzgerald Bio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J82Us_i9KTc Thursday, 4/12
Objectives: After watching the film students will have an understanding of the events of Fitzgerald's life that served as inspiration for Gatsby; students will either self-grade or peer-grade a partner's Timed Writing Essay by using the SAT rubric - grading 1-4 on reading, analysis, and writing; students will also provide written feedback of two positives and two areas to improve on.
Wednesday, 4/11
Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of the background of Fitzgerald as an author, context of the novel, and complete an anticipation guide which introduces them to themes in the novel.
Tuesday, 4/10
All hours took the SAT with Essay. Monday, 4/9
Objectives:
Friday, 4/6
Objectives: Students will take half of a section of practice for the Writing and Language portion of the SAT, where they look at revising writing to improve the expression of ideas (e.g. editing to correct errors in sentence structure, usage, or punctuation)
Thursday, 4/5
Objectives: Students will take a practice SAT Timed Writing essay where they analyzing how the author uses evidence, reasoning, and stylistic or persuasive elements to build an effective argument.
Wednesday, 4/4
Objectives: The students will take SAT practice quizzes over Reading Comprehension and Writing and Language
Tuesday, 4/3
Objectives: The students will review and close read three student essay examples that are low level, average, and excelling scores; students will color-code the essays where they will mark topic sentences, use of evidence (quotes/paraphrases), explanation, introduction, and conclusion
Monday, 4/2 - first day back from Spring Break
Objectives: The students will understand how they will be graded on the writing portion of the SAT and the breakdown of the three categories (reading, analysis, writing); the students will read and annotate an example text for the SAT essay
Friday, 3/23 - last day before Spring Break
Thursday, 3/22
Objective: The students will show knowledge of the Realism unit through background information of the era, specific knowledge of short stories/authors from the unit, apply key unit terms, and recall key unit term definitions
Wednesday, 3/21
Objectives: annotate and analyze the test, pull out symbolism, theme, etc.; create own version of the wallpaper; review unit knowledge
Realism Unit Notes are due Thursday, 3/22 Tuesday, 3/20
Objectives: simplify sentences using apostrophes; annotate/analyze "Wallpaper"; create own version of yellow wallpaper
Realism Unit Notes are due Thursday, 3/22 Review game link: jeopardylabs.com/play/realism-unit-review-pt-1 Monday, 3/19
Objectives: apply apostrophe knowledge via proofreading and answering multiple choice q's; build background knowledge/context of Feminism in Literature and Gilman; read and annotate short story
Realism Unit Notes are due Thursday, 3/22 Friday, 3/16
Objectives: students will find setting, conflict, plot, and make inferences throughout the reading of "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Thursday, 3/15
Objectives: background knowledge about Naturalism, point of view, Ambrose Bierce
Wednesday, 3/14
Objectives: analyze dialect poetry, compare cold read of "We Wear the Mask" to our interpretation for after having read about Dunbar 2nd - SAT sign up with counselors
Tuesday, 3/13
Objectives: analyze dialect poetry, compare cold read of "We Wear the Mask" to our interpretation for after having read about Dunbar 1st and 3rd - SAT sign up with counselors
Monday, 3/12
Objectives: understand rules of apostrophes (contractions, possessive singular and plural words, etc.); background knowledge of Dunbar and examples of his dialect pieces
Friday, 3/9
Objectives: analyze text for elements of Regionalism, unfamiliar words, characterization, instances of dialect, etc.
Thursday, 3/8
Objectives: gain background knowledge/context over Bret Harte; read and fill out reading log - listing characters, elements of Regionalism, unfamiliar words
Wednesday, 3/7
Objectives: understand elements of Local Color and identify examples of it in the text; identify examples of dialect, Tall Tale elements, plot, characters, and humor; identify unfamiliar vocab
Tuesday, 3/6
Objectives: assess students' knowledge of pronoun case and rules 1-3; read/annotate Twain's "Bluejay Yarn" understand elements of Local Color, plot, character, dialect, unfamiliar vocab terms etc.
Monday, 3/5
Objectives: students will understand subject v. object pronoun case; students will understand elements of Local Color/Regionalism writing and elements of dialect; students will translate primary texts into standard English to apply knowledge of dialect
Friday, 3/2
Objectives: analyze the text for literary elements such as satire, irony, theme, etc.; build knowledge of the art of the Realism period and evaluate a period piece of your choice
Thursday, 3/1
Objectives: students will practice subject and object pronoun case; students will analyze and apply knowledge about satire in discussion of Mark Twain's "Running for Governor"
Wednesday, 2/28
Objectives: students will apply knowledge of using subject or object pronoun case; students will understand elements of satire (irony, sarcasm, ridicule); students will analyze satirical texts and examine how they exhibit satire
Tuesday, 2/27
Objectives: Pronoun case; gain an understanding background of Mark Twain; read nonfiction article about Twain's international influence; read a Twain piece
Monday, 2/26
Objectives: students will gain an understanding of literary Realism and of American author Mark Twain
2/23
Objectives: students gain an understanding of using transitions in grammar; build background knowledge of the Realism period
2/22
Objectives: students will gain an understanding of the Realism Literary period
2/21
Objectives: students will present knowledge of excerpts various authors from the Civil War period; students will construct three paragraph responses applying an understanding of themes from their texts to respond to the prompts
2/20
Objectives: review for Unit V test; if time begin grammar - transitional phrases
2/15
Objectives: complete an assessment over semicolon and colon usage; analyze and interpret Walt Whitman's poetry
2/14
Objectives: develop an understanding of the background of author Walt Whitman; analyze "O Captain! My Captain" by looking for literary devices such as symbolism, metaphor, etc.
2/13
Objectives: apply semicolon and colon rules; develop an understanding of the background/context of Chief Joseph's "I Will Fight No More Forever"
2/12 Objectives: understand and apply seven rules of colons; develop an understanding of the background/context of Chief Joseph's "I Will Fight No More Forever"
2/9 Objectives: read and analyze first-person narratives of the Civil War; present group findings to the class
2/8 Objectives: apply knowledge of punctuation rules and construct examples using each; find similarities between Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" and Eli Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference"; understand the definition of "indifference"
2/7 Objectives: read and interpret Robert E. Lee's "Letter to His Son" and Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address"
2/6 Objectives: read and interpret Robert E. Lee's "Letter to His Son" and Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address"
2/5
Objectives: Assessment over SV Agreement; understand background and writing of Mary Chesnut
2/2
2/1
Objectives: apply and practice SV agreement; background knowledge of Spirituals; analyze Douglass' excerpt
1/31
objectives: apply and practice our knowledge of SV agreement; finish Spirituals WS; understand more background knowledge of Spirituals from PBS documentary
1/30
Objectives: understand rules 4-6 of subject verb agreement packet; finish background of Civil War; understand the definitions of "refrain" and "oppressed"; analyze two spirituals: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Go Down, Moses" (p. 360-61)
1/29
Objectives: understand rules 1-3 of subject verb agreement packet; get basic background knowledge of the Civil War
1/26
Objectives: assess our knowledge of Unit IV
1/25
Objectives: read, paraphrase, and interpret poetry; review for the Unit IV assessment
1/24
Objectives: connect literary figures and their writings; read and paraphrase poetry
1/23
Objectives: respond to writing prompts citing evidence to support claims; reflect on areas of growth in our writing
1/22
Objectives: work together to make connections between literary and historical figures
1/19
Objectives: learn and employ reading strategies to aid in comprehension and analysis; work together to make connections between literary and historical figures
1/18
Objectives: learn and employ reading strategies to aid in comprehension and analysis; actively paraphrase, summarize, and respond to text
1/17
Objectives: learn and employ reading strategies to aid in comprehension and analysis; actively paraphrase and respond to text
1/12
Objectives: learn and employ reading strategies to aid in comprehension and analysis; make connections between literary movements and current events
1/11
Objectives: understand literary movements and themes to apply to texts; paraphrase challenging texts
1/10
Objectives: understand literary movements and themes to apply to texts; paraphrase challenging texts
1/9
Objectives: understand literary movements and themes to apply to texts; paraphrase challenging texts
1/8
Objectives: understand literary movements and themes to apply to texts; paraphrase challenging texts
1/5
Objectives: make connections between historical context and literature; define transcendentalism
1/3
Objectives: make connections between historical context and literature
12/15
Objectives: review semester content
12/14
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature; identify literary devices and their application in literature
12/13
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature; identify literary devices and their application in literature
12/12
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature; identify literary devices and their application in literature
12/11
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature; identify literary devices and their application in literature
12/8
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature; identify literary devices and their application in literature
12/7
Objectives: connect historical events and background knowledge with literature
12/6
Objectives: use your knowledge and writing skills to read, edit, and offer constructive feedback to a peer
12/5
Objectives: use an outline to formulate a paragraph
12/4
Objectives: use an outline to formulate a paragraph
12/1
Objectives: use an outline to formulate a paragraph
11/30
Objectives: use an outline to formulate a paragraph
11/29
Objectives: review in-text citations rules; learn to write an effective introduction, title, and conclusion for a literary essay
11/28
Objectives: understand works cited pages in MLA; formulate an accurate and effective thesis statement for a literary analysis paper
11/27
Objectives: use an outline to formulate a paragraph
11/20
Objectives: understand how to organize facts and details into a sentence outline before writing a paper
11/17
Objectives: assess our understanding of research and literary terms; begin setting up our sentence outlines
11/16
Objectives: understand how to integrate and use quotations effectively in your writing; practice citing a quotation; understand how to set up a sentence outline
11/15
Objectives: understand how to conduct a literary analysis independently an by citing others' research
11/14
Objectives: understand how to conduct a literary analysis; use prior knowledge to accurately summarize, paraphrase, and quote textual evidence
11/13
Objectives: understand and be able to draw connections between society, culture, and literature; conduct research in order to gather important information for your research paper
11/9
Objectives: conduct research in order to gather important information for your research paper
11/8
Objectives: review the difference between summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting in research papers; apply the skills as practice
11/7
Objectives: conduct research in order to gather important information for your research paper
11/6
Objectives: review research paper requirements; begin analyzing your literary work
11/3
Objectives: organize the structure of a paper in order to more efficiently conduct research; discern important facts from details
11/2
Objectives: better understand literary analysis; organize content into a basic outline
11/1
Objectives: understand connections between research and analysis; plan to manage time during a long assignment
10/31
Objectives: assess our understanding of the Revolutionary authors, works, and literary devices; analyze political cartoons
10/30
Objectives: discuss and dissect analysis; begin researching potential or chosen authors for research
10/26
Objectives: develop public speaking skills and ability to present information clearly and concisely; practice active listening and note taking; understand how an author's life and historical context affect their writings and recognize the effects of literary works on society/history
10/25
Objectives: to make connections and draw inferences between an author's life, works, and social issues; to improve our interpersonal communication skills
10/24
Objectives: to make connections and draw inferences between an author's life, works, and social issues; to improve our interpersonal communication skills
10/23
Objectives: to understand rhetorical strategies and be able to identify and analyze them in context; to recognize and understand aphorisms
10/20
Objectives: interpret and analyze passages; read and comprehend by paraphrasing actively as we read; develop interpersonal skills
10/19
Objectives: read and comprehend literature by paraphrasing actively as we read
10/18
Objectives: interpret and analyze passages; understand how history and literature are connected; work on developing interpersonal skills
10/17
Objectives: understand how history and literature are connected
10/16
Objectives: assess our knowledge of a reading and vocabulary; read selected passages, summarize the content, and draw connections between literary works and historical events
10/13
Objectives: read selected passages, summarize the content, and draw connections between literary works and historical events
10/12
Objectives: analyze author's craft and development of theme in a literary work
10/11
Objectives: analyze author's diction; read and comprehend literary classics
10/10
Objectives: read and comprehend literary classics
10/5
Objectives: read and comprehend literary classics
10/4
Objectives: assess our ability to construct accurate sentences using clauses; read and comprehend literature
10/3
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; read and comprehend literature
10/2
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; read and comprehend literature
9/29
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; read and comprehend literature
9/28
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; read and comprehend literature
9/27
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; identify and support universal themes in literary works; read and comprehend literature
9/26
Objectives: construct varied and grammatically correct sentences; identify and support universal themes in literary works; read and comprehend literature
9/25
Objectives: identify and support universal themes in literary works; read and comprehend literature
9/22
Objectives: explore the history of the Salem Witch Trials in relation to The Crucible
9/21
Objectives: explore the history of the Salem Witch Trials in relation to The Crucible
9/20
Objectives: relate universal themes to literature; explore the history of the Salem Witch Trials in relation to The Crucible
9/19
Objectives: to assess our knowledge; to read non-fiction articles with understanding
9/18
Objectives: to understand the effect of historical context in literature; to review diction, connotation, bias and recognize them in writing; to practice interpersonal communication skills
9/15
Objectives: review persuasive techniques and their effects; read a persuasive speech and analyze for effectiveness
9/14
Objectives: analyze poetry; understand historical figures and their contributions to literature
9/13
Objectives: begin poetry analysis; understand historical figures and their contributions to literature
9/12
Objectives: read non-fiction primary and secondary sources written about the same event
9/11
Objectives: to understand historical background and how it relates to literature; read non-fiction primary and secondary sources written about the same event
9/8
Objectives: to compare texts and analyze for objectivity; to understand historical background and how it relates to literature
9/7
Objectives: to use valid arguments to defend a position; to compare texts and analyze for objectivity
9/6
Objectives: use active reading summarizing and reading response to aid comprehension of a text
9/5
Objectives: use annotations to guide reading comprehension; work together to form valid arguments
9/1
Objectives: read and analyze the tone of a journal writing; use annotations to guide reading comprehension
8/31
Objectives: to read and analyze an explorer's journal; to recognize perspectives applied to writing narratives; to understand the denotation and connotation of words
8/30
Objectives: to discuss types, styles, and purpose of early American explorers' texts; to practice public speaking skills; to read and analyze an explorer's journal
8/29
Objectives: to practice public speaking and analysis skills
8/28
Objectives: to experience and comprehend Native American literature; to learn about relevant NA tribes and chiefs
8/25
Objectives: to experience and comprehend Native American literature
8/24
Objectives: to conduct research using Academic Journals and synthesizing information in order to compose an effective and concise biography
8/23
Objectives: to experience and comprehend Native American literature
8/22
Objectives: to begin to understand and experience literature of the Native Americans
8/18
Objectives: to begin to understand and experience literature of the Native Americans
8/17
Objectives: to practice our writing skills
8/16
Objectives: to get to know each other and familiarize ourselves with course curriculum and expectations
8/15
Objectives: to get to know each other and familiarize ourselves with course curriculum and expectations
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Have a great summer!
5/16
Objectives: review concepts for the final exam
5/12
5/11
5/10
Objectives: analyze poetry in order to identify literary terms, comprehend meaning, and make cultural and historical connections
5/9
Objectives: understand stream of consciousness writing; analyze poetry in order to identify literary terms, comprehend meaning, and draw comparisons
5/8
Objectives: understand stream of consciousness writing; analyze poetry in order to identify literary terms and comprehend meaning
5/5
Objectives: connect historical events to literary movements
5/4
Objectives: practice writing imagist poetry; review objectivist poetry and continue to read modernist poems
5/3
Objectives: review literary movements and authors; read and analyze poetry
5/1
Objectives: analyze texts in order to recognize thematic connections between works of literature; review literary movements
4/28
4/27
Objective: to write a literary analysis essay
4/26
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/25
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/24
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/21
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/20
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/19
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/18
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/17
Objective: to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/7
Objectives: to assess our comprehension and analytical reading skills; to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
4/6
Objectives: independently read, comprehend, and analyze a text
4/3
Objectives: prepare for the SAT reading test; understand and identify the use of symbols, themes, and characterization in an extended text
3/31
Objectives: prepare for the SAT reading test; to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
3/30
3/29
Objective: to prepare for the SAT; to apply vocabulary and active reading techniques in order to comprehend a text
3/28
Objective: to critique and analyze our own writing based on SAT writing expectations in order to recognize our strengths and areas of growth in analytical writing
3/24
Objective: to prepare for a novel by reading a critical analysis written about a text and recognizing the author's purpose and style
3/23
Objective: to understand how literature reflects society's values and shifts; to understand how an author's experiences shape his/her writing
3/22
Objective: to understand how literature reflects society's values and shifts; to understand how an author's experiences shape his/her writing
3/21
Objective: to understand how literature reflects society's values and shifts.
3/20
Objective: to support an argument about a literary text using evidence appropriately
3/16
Objective: to review prior knowledge in order to prepare for an assessment
3/15
Objective: to comprehend a text by critically analyzing the author's use of literary tools, character development, etc.
3/14
Objective: to understand the effect of an author's background, experiences, and perspective on his/her writing
3/13
Objective: to understand the effect of an author's background, experiences, and perspective on his/her writing
3/10
Objective: to review correct grammar usage; to read, analyze, and comprehend passages
3/9
Objective: to review correct grammar usage; to independently read, analyze, and comprehend passages
3/8
Objective: To understand how to properly punctuate restrictive and non-restrictive clauses; to analyze and comprehend a text by applying vocabulary and background knowledge
3/7
Objective: to apply a critical lens to multiple mediums and compare and contrast the presentation of information
3/6
Objective: To understand how to properly punctuate restrictive and non-restrictive clauses; to analyze and comprehend a text by applying vocabulary and background knowledge
3/3
Objective: To analyze and comprehend a text by applying vocabulary and background knowledge
3/2
Objectives: To understand how to properly use commas, semi-colons, and colons. To understand the impact of author's perspective on literature and the effect of dialect on the reader.
3/1
Objectives: To understand how to properly use commas, semi-colons, and colons. To understand the impact of author's perspective on literature and the effect of dialect on the reader.
2/28
Objectives: To understand literary movements and dialect in literature; to apply vocabulary in context
2/27
Objectives: To understand the correct use of colons and semi-colons; to understand literary movements and dialect in literature
2/24
Objectives: To understand the correct use of colons and semi-colons; to understand literary movements and dialect in literature
2/23
Objectives: To understand the correct use of colons and semi-colons; to understand literary movements and dialect in literature
2/22
Objectives: To understand the correct use of colons; to use context clues to determine word meaning; to comprehend satirical literature.
2/21
Objectives: to understand satire and its use in literature and an author's impact on societies
2/16
Objectives: to understand historical impact on both literature and the arts
2/15
Objectives: to use punctuation appropriately and to connect historical events with literary movements
2/14
Objectives: to use punctuation appropriately and to connect historical events with literary movements
2/13
Objectives: to use punctuation appropriately and to connect historical events with literary movements
2/9 Objectives: to recognize style and to reinforce concepts
2/8
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2/2
2/1
1/31
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1/27
1/26
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1/24
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1/19
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1/12
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1/3
12/16
12/15
12/14
12/13
12/12
12/9
12/8
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12/6
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12/2
12/1
11/30
11/29
11/28
11/21
11/18
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11/16
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11/14
11/9
11/8
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11/4
11/3
11/2
11/1
10/31
10/28
10/27
10/26
10/25
10/24
10/21
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10/19
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9/29
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9/26
9/23
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9/19
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9/1
8/31
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8/26
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8/24
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8/19
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