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