Unit 8: Identity(2010-03-22)
Exploring your sense of self through literature and literary terms. Includes the novel The Catcher in the Rye
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2010-03-22
Literary Terms
Notes of various literary elements and devices for further study of short stories and novels. Some of this is review other things may be new. Then, practice with the Three Little Pigs.
Notes of various literary elements and devices for further study of short stories and novels. Some of this is review other things may be new. Then, practice with the Three Little Pigs.
Plot, Character, Point of View, Setting, Theme, Tone, Simile, Metaphor, Imagery, Allusion, Irony, Symbolism
Three Little Pigs Wolf Version2010-03-24
Indentity Intro
What is identity and how is it formed. A look as a poem and an essay dealing these questions and a personal examination of identity. Concepts will be further explored in the literature for the unit.
What is identity and how is it formed. A look as a poem and an essay dealing these questions and a personal examination of identity. Concepts will be further explored in the literature for the unit.
identity, nature, nurture
2010-03-29
Characters and short stories
A look through short stories. Specifically, how these character figure out their identity and how their identity is affected by the world around them.
A look through short stories. Specifically, how these character figure out their identity and how their identity is affected by the world around them.
2010-04-14
Catcher in the Rye
Continued exploration of identity by reading J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. Also explores the cruelty of the world, innocence, loneliness and other themes.
Continued exploration of identity by reading J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. Also explores the cruelty of the world, innocence, loneliness and other themes.
Symbolism, motif, hyperbole, theme
Unit 7: American Dream(2010-02-15)
Examination of what the american dream, it's challenges and how it relates to the play A Raisin in the Sun
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2010-02-15
Harlem Renn
The history and literature of the Harlem Renn and the historical context
The history and literature of the Harlem Renn and the historical context
great migration, jim crow laws
2010-02-19
American Dream
What is the American Dream? How have others defined it?
What is the American Dream? How have others defined it?
2010-03-11
A Raisin in the Sun
An examination of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. American dream explored and literary anlysis practiced.
An examination of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. American dream explored and literary anlysis practiced.
character, round, flat, dynamic, static, conflict, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy
2010-03-11
Raisin Essay
Write a literary analysis of the play based on a given topic.
Write a literary analysis of the play based on a given topic.
Unit 6: Lit Analysis(2010-01-25)
Learn the basics or writing a literary analysis. Will begin with basics and work towards getting more complex.
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2010-01-25
Paragraphs
Paragraph basics. Body paragraphs should follow this.
Paragraph basics. Body paragraphs should follow this.
topic sentence
implied main idea
supporting sentences
unity
thesis statement
coherent
types of organization
implied main idea
supporting sentences
unity
thesis statement
coherent
types of organization
2010-01-28
Quoting Sources
The process of selecting quotes from sources to back up your own ideas.
The process of selecting quotes from sources to back up your own ideas.
quote sandwich
author tag
signal phrase
citation
author tag
signal phrase
citation
2010-02-10
Lit analysis
Using knowledge of paragraphs and quoting sources, create an analysis of a piece of literature.
Using knowledge of paragraphs and quoting sources, create an analysis of a piece of literature.
literary terms
Unit 5: Huckleberry Finn(2009-11-04)
The book and it's themes.
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2009-11-04
Intro to the novel
Discussion of language and power of words, author info, historical context and the basics of the book.
Discussion of language and power of words, author info, historical context and the basics of the book.
Realism, satire, picaresque
Unit 4: Lonliness and Isolation(2009-10-19)
Edgar Allen and other depressing things.
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2009-10-19
Poe Biograhpy
Read a biography of Poe and answer questions. Note the details of his life that lead to his subject and style of his writings.
Read a biography of Poe and answer questions. Note the details of his life that lead to his subject and style of his writings.
detective story
gothic
2009-10-20
The Fall of the House of Usher
Edgar Allan Poe's tale of isolation. Read for how Poe achieves his single effect and main theme.
Edgar Allan Poe's tale of isolation. Read for how Poe achieves his single effect and main theme.
single effect
2009-10-23
The Raven
Read this classic Poe poem about madness and grief. Study lit terms related to poetry.
Read this classic Poe poem about madness and grief. Study lit terms related to poetry.
Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Internal Rhyme, Onomatopoeia
2009-10-28
Mariam
Read "Mariam" by Truman Capote. Note similarities in theme between this story and Usher and Raven.
Read "Mariam" by Truman Capote. Note similarities in theme between this story and Usher and Raven.
Unit 3: Age of Reason(2009-09-21)
All about the revolutionary period.
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2009-09-22
Argument and Logical Fallacies
How do we convince people? What is someone using a bad argument against us?
How do we convince people? What is someone using a bad argument against us?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Logical Fallacies
Pathos
Logos
Logical Fallacies
2009-09-29
Colonial Timeline
How did the colonists work towards revolution?
How did the colonists work towards revolution?
enlightenment
2009-09-30
Declaration of Independence
read, practice translating hard to read passages and group work. Understanding Jefferson's argument is key.
read, practice translating hard to read passages and group work. Understanding Jefferson's argument is key.
persuasion
audiences
charged words
audiences
charged words
2009-10-16
Speech to the Virginia Convention
Patrick Henry's famous speech. Focus on techniques for emphasis.
Patrick Henry's famous speech. Focus on techniques for emphasis.
restatement
repetition
rhetorical question
repetition
rhetorical question
2009-10-01
Letter from Birmingham Jail
By Dr. King. Read and answer questions. Apply all previous terms.
By Dr. King. Read and answer questions. Apply all previous terms.
aphorism
2009-10-05
Age of Reason Group
Work with your group to analyze one of our readings for a variety of items.
Work with your group to analyze one of our readings for a variety of items.
Unit 2: College App(2009-09-14)
Our first writing assignment , focusing and supporting a thesis with body paragraphs.
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2009-09-09
W.P. and 5 graph Essay
Review of the writing process and 5 paragraph essay. Focus on supporting a thesis.
Review of the writing process and 5 paragraph essay. Focus on supporting a thesis.
hook
introduction
thesis statement
body paragraph
conclusion
transition words
introduction
thesis statement
body paragraph
conclusion
transition words
2009-09-18
The Essay
After learning about the purpose of a college application essay, the entire writing process will be applied
After learning about the purpose of a college application essay, the entire writing process will be applied
See Link
2009-09-21
Active vs. Passive Voice
Make your writing more engaging by eliminating passive sentences.
Make your writing more engaging by eliminating passive sentences.
Active voice
Passive voice
Passive voice
Unit 1: N.A. and Puritan(2009-08-24)
Study of Native American and puritan literature and how they relate to the historical context of the day.
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2009-08-26
Literary Movements
Historical context influences art; speciffically we will look at how literature changes to reflect what is happening in the world.
Historical context influences art; speciffically we will look at how literature changes to reflect what is happening in the world.
All lit movements
2009-08-27
N.A. American Myths
"The Earth on the Turtle's Back" and the "The Iroquois Constitution"
"The Earth on the Turtle's Back" and the "The Iroquois Constitution"
oral tradition
origin myth
origin myth
2009-09-02
Puritan
"Interesting Narrative of Olauhduh Equiano" and "Sinner's in the Hands of an Angry God"
"Interesting Narrative of Olauhduh Equiano" and "Sinner's in the Hands of an Angry God"
slave narrative
emotional appeal
sermon
oratory
emotional appeal
sermon
oratory
Sinners Text (8 hits) Olaudah Equiano (4 hits)
2009-09-07
RAPPF
Recognizing audience purpose prompt and format
Recognizing audience purpose prompt and format
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Purpose
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Purpose
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RAPPF (4 hits)