Tuesday

 Today, I'm going to give you a test from a couple of years ago and have you look at it as a study guide, but first I want to discuss the projects your will be doing on Thursday and Friday. These will be due next week - on Tuesday.

FINAL PROJECTS

Unit Learning goal: Students will demonstrate knowledge of sixteenth-nineteenth century foundation works of American Literature by choosing one of the four subsections of this Unit (Native American Experience, Early Explorers and Settlers, The Puritan Experience, and Writers of the Revolution) researching and reading an additional story, essay or speech of their choice and creating a video discussing the theme and how the work fits its particular period. 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can create a video that explores two or more of the subsections of this unit and relate it to a theme and time period.

3 – The student can create a video that explores one of the subsections of this unit and relate it to a theme and time period.

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can create a video that explores one of the subsections of this unit and relate it to a theme and time period.

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to can create a video that explores one of the subsections of this unit and relate it to a theme and time period.


Ethan Allen and Ticonderoga 

The Iroquois Constitution

from "The Crisis" on page 248.

"Letter to John Adams" on page 262

"Letter to the Reverend Samson Occom" by Phyllis Wheatley on page 260

"from the Defense of the Constitutions" by John Adams on page 292

OR LOOK HERE for MORE OPTIONS: https://sites.google.com/a/skagwayschool.org/mr-fielding/unit-i-student-projects

Remember - you will need to do the following:

1) Give An OVERVIEW of the TEXT
2) LIST a Major THEME
3) And discuss how it fits the period

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Monday

 Today and tomorrow, we are going to review for the upcoming test. The test will be on Wednesday.

I would copy and paste the following to fill out as a review guide.

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" 

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" 

Thursday

 

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

 

Review for the upcoming test on Friday:

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.

Wednesday

 Today we are going to continue with Thomas Jefferson' Declaration of Independence" (page 238). First I'd like to hear about what you wrote for point 1 and II (the main claim, points that back up the claim, and the list of grievances).

We are going to outline the three sections of this document.  So highlight your book.  Remember this is a persuasive document. What is the argument and list three points that back up the main argument.

I.
a. 

b.

c.

II.

A-Z
(list three - four grievances in this section - there are 27 here)

III.

Think about the author's purpose in writing this document and write out your favorite grievance.

 

 

Tuesday

 Today we are going to take a vocabulary quiz and then we will look at Thomas Jefferson's "The Declaration of Independence" (page 238).

We are going to outline the three sections of this document.  So highlight your book.  Remember this is a persuasive document. What is the argument and list three points that back up the main argument.

I.
a. 

b.

c.

II.

A-Z
(list three - four grievances in this section - there are 27 here)

III.

Think about the author's purpose in writing this document and write out your favorite grievance.

 

 we'll read "Speech to the Virginia Convention"

 LEARNING GOAL: RI6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text.  

As a class we will read and discuss "Speech in the Virginia Convention".  Before we read, who was Patrick Henry?  What two things is he known for?  A speech?  What do think it is about?  What type of things do people give speeches about?  

 

On a google doc: Who is the speaker's (author's) audience?  What tone or attitude do you detect in his language; what is his purpose?  List two - three of this claims (or arguments).

 

Also do questions 1-3 and 6 on page 

 

NOTES ON PERSUASION:

LOGOS - Appeal of Logic (is your argument logical)

ETHOS - Appeal of self (does your audience like due to how your act, speak or write)

PATHOS - Emotional Appeal (why should your audience care, what is in it for them?)

Things that make a good persuasive argument:

1) Self-connections, Self-interest. What is your connection to your subject or argument. If you are passionate or invested, your audience won't be.

2) Expert Testimony - interviews, quotes, documentation with experts that backs up your opinion.

Make sure you state how the quote backs up your ideas.

3) Quality of Reasoning - can you offer facts, statistics or supporting details. This is research driven.

4) Point of the flaws of your opposition.

5) Appeal to audience's self-interest.