Week 15 American Literature 2011-12

Week 15

Class work

Homework

Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit).	Timed creative Writing Assignment Prompt page 292	Finish draft and submit to Turnitin.com
Vocabulary Personification-the attribution of human qualities to inanimate objects or ideas Extended Metaphor-a comparison that is developed at great length, often a whole work or part of it Discerning-show approval or dislike, take exception, object Immortality-life without death, a living forever Cornice- an ornamental molding along the top of a wall, pillar, building etc. Surmise-infer or guess	Read/listen Emily Dickenson Poems Objectives: ·      What are the influences on a poet? ·      What view of the world do we see through a poet’s writings? ·      Emily Dickenson invented her own punctuation, capitalization, and syntax ·      Walt Whitman’s poetry offended most of the people who read his first book ·      To consider themes of individuality, solitude, nature, life and death ·      To recognize examples of personification ·      To explore a poet’s styles ·      To understand sentence structure	Complete Handouts on Emily Dickenson Literary element and Study Guide
	Vocabulary Quiz Check test Dickenson	Grammar Worksheet Dickenson
Thursday	Selection test Dickenson	Revise Timed Creative Writing Assignment
Friday	Read Grapes of Wrath	Read Grapes of Wrath over Vacation Questions on The Grapes of Wrath will be on Final Exam

Week 14 American Literature 2011-12

Week 14

Class work

Homework

Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: ·      To reflect on the consequences of conformity and nonconformity ·      To identify examples of figurative language ·      To analyze main and supporting ideas ·      To recognize verb forms Vocabulary Stealthily-secretly, slyly Meanly-in a small-minded way Superfluous-more than needed Enterprise-undertaking or project Garret-a space or room in a house just below a sloping roof Dissipation-a scattering in different directions Obsequious-polite or obedient, from hope of gain Abolitionist- a person who advocates doing away with an institution or custom, such as slavery Hindrance-person or thing that hinders; an obstacle Abet-urge or assist, especially in doing wrong Romanticism- a new attitude towards nature, humanity, and society that espoused individualism and freedom. Transcendentalism-the belief that through intuitive contemplation individuals could “transcend” reason and discover a higher reality.	Selection Test on The Devil and Tom Walker Read The Pit and The Pendulum Complete any worksheets that you have not turned in. Finish p. 265 Questions 1-7	Complete any Last Day to turn in any missing worksheets Grade window opens December 8, 2011. Study for quizzes on Pit and Pendulum
Tuesday  Objectives: ·      To explore the themes of desolation and loss ·      To recognize examples of alliteration, rhythm, rhyme, and other poetic sound devices ·      To examine the effects of poetic language	Read/Listen to The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Alliteration- the repetition of specific consonant sounds, such as the w sound in “weak and weary” Onomatopoeia- the use of words that imitate the sounds they name, such as “silken, sad uncertain rustling” which describes the sound of a curtain moving.	Complete recognizing Sound Devices Handout for The Raven
Wednesday Vocabulary Obeisance-show of respect Countenance-facial expression Craven-coward Aptly-intelligently Beguile-entertain, amuse; also deceive, delude	Complete Raven Study Guide	Do Questions 1-6 p 273
Thursday	Read Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment	Do questions 1-8 page 284
Friday Vocabulary Mendicant-beggar Obscure-not well-known; attracting no notice Infamous-well-known, with a very bad reputation Gentry-people belonging to the upper class of society Massive-bulky and heavy; huge Visage-face, appearance, or aspect Eccentricity-oddity; peculiarity Veracious-truthful Voracious-having a huge appetite Imbibe-absorb; drink in Crimson-a deep red Cordial-strengthening; stimulating; also warm and friendly in manner Buxom-attractively and healthily plump Exuberant-abounding in health and good spirits Infirmity-sickness; illness Coquetry-flirting	Dr. Heidegger Project Choose from either ·      Say “no” to H2O ·      Mirror, Mirror on the Wall ·      Youth for Sale	Complete your Dr. Heidegger Project due in class on Monday Prepare for Timed In Class Essay Read writing workshop pp. 292-295

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Week 13 Revised 2011-12

Week 13

Class work

Homework

Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: ·      To reflect on the consequences of conformity and nonconformity ·      To identify examples of figurative language ·      To analyze main and supporting ideas ·      To recognize verb forms Vocabulary Stealthily-secretly, slyly Meanly-in a small-minded way Superfluous-more than needed Enterprise-undertaking or project Garret-a space or room in a house just below a sloping roof Dissipation-a scattering in different directions Obsequious-polite or obedient, from hope of gain Abolitionist- a person who advocates doing away with an institution or custom, such as slavery Hindrance-person or thing that hinders; an obstacle Abet-urge or assist, especially in doing wrong Romanticism- a new attitude towards nature, humanity, and society that espoused individualism and freedom. Transcendentalism-the belief that through intuitive contemplation individuals could “transcend” reason and discover a higher reality.	Thoreau Self –Reliance Quizzes	Re read Civil Disobedience pp 231 Do Identifying Allusions worksheet and Study Guide Do Vocabulary and Affixes worksheets
Tuesday  Objectives: ·      To explore themes of avarice and good versus evil ·      To identify literary stereotypes ·      To examine American Cultural Influence ·      To use punctuation Correctly	Check test and Vocabulary Quizzes on Walden Civil Disobedience	Theme Link: A devilish bargain recast in an American setting with nearby wilderness, to explore “terrors”- a Romantic element of literature. Irving adds light touches and a conventional ending: punishment. Read The Devil and Tom Walker pp. 239-250 Objectives: ·      To explore themes of avarice and good versus evil ·      To identify literary stereotypes ·      To examine American Cultural Influence ·      To use punctuation Correctly
Wednesday Vocabulary Prevalent-widespread; common Impregnable-able to resist attack Melancholy-sad; gloomy Perplexed-puzzled; bewildered Eminent-above most others; outstanding; distinguished Resolute-determined; firm Propitious-favorable Ostentation-display intended to impress Parsimony-extreme economy; stinginess Notorious-well-known, especially for something bad	Do Study Guide and Vocabulary Worksheets for The Devil and Tom Walker	Do Grammar Hyphens and Dashes Answer Questions 1-9 pp. 250 and Vocabulary Study pp.251
Thursday	Check Test Devil and Tom Walker and Vocabulary test	Study for Test on Devil and Tom walker
Friday Vocabulary Indeterminate-not definite or fixed Interminableness-endlessness Insuperable-unable to overcome Treacherous-not reliable Charnel=deathlike; ghastly Disfigure-spoil the appearance of Cognizance-awareness Recusant-one who refuses to submit or comply Cessation-a ceasing or stopping Conjecture-formation of opinion without sufficient evidence.	Selection Test Devil and Tom walker	Read the Pit and the Pendulum pp. 252- 264 Do Questions 1-7 pp. 265 Do Creating Mood and Study Guide Worksheets Check Test and Vocabulary test Tuesday!

Week 12 American Literature 2011-12

Week 12	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: ·      To reflect on the consequences of conformity and nonconformity ·      To identify examples of figurative language ·      To analyze main and supporting ideas ·      To recognize verb forms Vocabulary Romanticism- a new attitude towards nature, humanity, and society that espoused individualism and freedom. Transcendentalism-the belief that through intuitive contemplation individuals could “transcend” reason and discover a higher reality. Nonconformist-person who refuses to be bound by established customs.	Iroquois Selection Quiz Declaration of Independence Speeches	American Romanticism Transcendentalism Read Self –Reliance pp. 221-224 Do pp224, Questions 1-5 and Vocabulary Study
Tuesday Vocabulary Concrete-clear and definite proof; specific, solid Abstract-relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions (ex. love, hate, poetry) Intangible-not made of physical substance : not able to be touched : not tangible Ephemeral- lasting only for a short time Render-to give in return Bestow- give as a gift Hinder-get in the way; make difficult Importune-ask urgently or repeatedly Capitulate-surrender	Do Vocabulary and Grammar Verb forms worksheets Concepts: ·      Invention of rotary press in the 1840s created hundreds of thousands of successful novels ·      Narratives in the decade before the civil war developed along lines of diversity ·      Women were writing about women about domesticity and female steadfastness and strength ·      Extravagant Gothic Novels and British 18th century adventure novels influenced American writers.	Do worksheets Interpreting Figurative Language And Study Guide Check Quiz on Self Reliance on Wednesday
Wednesday	Check Test on Self-Reliance and Vocabulary test	Study for Selection Test on Self-Reliance
Thursday	Tday	Vacation
Friday	Holiday	Vacation

Week 11 2011-12

Week 11	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: To recognize logical appeals To recognize parallel structure in sentences To explore the colonial spirit To recognize propaganda techniques Vocabulary Propaganda-a systematic effort to spread opinions or beliefs Formidable-hard to overcome; to be dreaded Disciplined-well-trained Precipitation- a hurrying; rash rapidity Prowess-bravery, daring; unusual ability Plunder-rob by force	Thomas Paine Understanding Style Study Guide	– Logical Appeals Thomas Paine pp. 169-171 and Vocabulary Worksheet
Tuesday Vocabulary  Impious- not showing reverence to God; wicked; profane Dominion-power or right of governing Solace-to give comfort or relief Insidious-wily; sly Entreaty- an earnest request or appeal Remonstrate-reason in protest Prostrate- to bow down low in submission, yielding to the power, control, or authority of another	Read and Discuss ides of Thomas Paine Parallel Structure- Worksheet the term writers use to describe similar ideas expressed in similar ways. Two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length and grammatical form. Lists-Lists need the elements to be expressed in the same way, as the same part of speech, and if those elements are verbs, in the same tense:	Do questions 1-7 page 175 Check test Study for Vocab test
Wednesday Unalienable-permanent; non-transferrable Transient-passing soon; fleeting Usurpation-the seizing and holding of places or powers by force or without right Constrain-force; compel Harass-trouble by repeated attacks Abdicate-formally give up or relinquish Perfidy- being false to trust; base treachery Barbarous-not civilized; savage Magnanimity-nobility of soul or mind Consanguinity-relationship by descent from the same parent or ancestor	Vocabulary test Declaration of Independence	Declaration of Independence                                                   PROJ: Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 14
Thursday	Declaration of Independence Presentations	Read PP. 221-224 Do pp. 224 1-5 and Vocabulary Study
Friday – Logical Appeals	Essay- Compare and contrast your ideas about happiness with Emerson’s ideas.  5- Paragraph Minimum See Writing Choice pp. 224 Submit to turnitin.com	–     Logical Appeals –     Walden and Civil Disobedience –     Read pp. 225-Do 1-8 –     Pp. 234