Friday

 Today we are going to finish Benjamin Franklin, but first I'd like to discuss the Unit Projects and upcoming test.

https://sites.google.com/a/skagwayschool.org/mr-fielding/american-literature

 "From the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" (page 266) and answer question 1-4 (on page 276).

 

Review for the upcoming test on Tuesday or Wednesday:

American Literature: TEST 1 (Texts from the Colonial Era): 70 Points 

 

Native American Texts:

For the Native American Myths, be able to describe the type of myth (creation or trickster), what ideas the myth reinforces, and cite textual evidence to support your ideas.

Non-fiction pieces:

Be able to determine the author's purpose and give examples from the text that back up your ideas.

a) “From the General History of Virginia”
b) “Of Plymouth Plantation”
c) “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”

Be able to determine author's purpose and list examples of appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) and claims for

d) "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"
e) "Speech in the Virginia Convention"

Outline the three sections

f) "The Declaration of Independence"

And for The Crucible be able to answer any question that appeared on the previous test.

You should also know "A Brief Account of the Devastation of the West Indies" and "La Relacion"