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Unit 2-American Renaissance
Presented by Emily Gulley
Module 1-Individual, Event & Idea Development
Learning Target: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Essential Question: How do changes in technology, society, and location inspire literature?
Infographic "Gallery Walk"
Before we start reading works from the “American Renaissance” period (19th century) we need to get some background information on all the historical changes that took place during this time. Each group will be responsible for outlining their information and creating an infographic poster to present the information. (Examples on the board)
Once the poster is created, all groups will hang their posters around the room and students will do a “Gallery Walk” on Thursday to collect all the information needed.
Infographic "Gallery Walk"
What is an infographic?
a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.
What is an infographic?
Quickwrite:
In what ways can changes in technology, social factors, and location influence what authors write about?
Quickwrite:
Standard: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Gallery Walk Directions:
work on your noredink.com assignment if you have extra time!
Gallery Walk Directions:
- Walk around the room in an orderly fashion and observe your classmates posters.
- If there are too many people gathered around one poster, switch. You don't have to go in order!
- Gather the information you need including the topic/quetions that your group discussed.
- With your sticky note, leave one piece of positive feedback on one of the other group's posters. Example: "Really creative graphics"
- When you finish, go back to your desk and make sure your worksheet it complete. You might need to finish the section about "Literary Themes" pg. 220-221
Wrap-up response: "Ticket out the Door"
Based on the information you gathered today, identify the specific ways in which changes in technology, society and location can influence literature? Use your notes to assist you. 3-4 sentences response.
Quickwrite:
Read the quote. Do you agree? Do you think money can or cannot buy happiness? Explain why or why not.
Quickwrite:
Washington Irving
19th century American author Washington Irving is known for his biographical works and such stories as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' which made him an international star
Washington Irving
- born on April 3, 1783, in New York City.
- landed a job as editor of Analectic Magazine, and briefly served in the military during the War of 1812.
- moved to Madrid in 1826
- When he returend to U.S. he ventured out west
- Developed the terms "knickerbocker" and "Gotham" to describe NYC
Today's Task:
Finish reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" on pg. 228-239 As you read, complete the active organizer annotations.
When you're finished, answer the questions from the worksheet. Answer all except #4. Use complete sentences. Write your answers on your own sheet of paper, please.
Today's Task:
Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Known as being the "anti transcendentalist" Hawthorne lacked an optimisitc world view
- Plagued by guilt of his puritan descendants who prosecuted witched and persecuted Quakers
- Was actually related to Judge Hathorne, the only judge during the witch trials who never repented for his actions
- writing brought him notoriety, but not wealth
- Lived a secluded life until he met his future with Sophia Peabody; they married in 1842
- His most famous work, The Scarlet Letter, also comments on the harshess of Puritan law
Quickwrite:
Imagine that one day, someone you know, suddenly and without any explaination, makes a drastic change to their appearance. How do you think you would react? What would you say to this person, if anything? What would you say behind their back, if anything?
Quickwrite:
Parable-
- a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
- very similar to a comparison or an analogy
- Parables are like fables, except they have human characters instead of animals
- Many parables are religous, "The Good Samaritan" -basically explains "love thy neighbor"
Hawthorne's parable, is full of ambiguity-uncertain meaning (ambigous)
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Module 2
"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
Discuss:
What are some of the different meaning of the word "fall?" What does it mean to "fall from grace"?
Can you think of some people who have "fallen"?
What were some characterists of Gothic Literature that you found to be interesting?
Quickwrite and Vocab
Answer the quickwrite: "What's in a name?" Write a paragraph response of at least 4-5 sentences.
Then, complete the vocabulary definitions on the back. Indicate the part of speech and the definition.
On your own sheet, practice using each word in a sentence.
Finish "Gothic Literature" notes if you need to
Today's Task:
Today's Task:
Continue/Finish reading "The Fall of the House of Usher" on pgs. 293-310
You may choose to listen to an audio version- there are plenty on YouTube
Complete the comprehension guide as you read questions 1-7
Also, complete the Gothic Literature elements graphic organizer *NEW*
Make sure you have also finished your "Gothic Literature" guided reading notes
TOPIC 3
Module 3: Point of View
CCR Reading Anchor Standard 6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Student Goals:
· Analyze the perspective throughout the entire text.
· Determine the unstated meaning of the point of view and how it applies to the text.
Module 3: Point of View
Quickwrite: Martin Luther King, Jr. said: "One has a moral responsibilty to disobey unjust laws." What does he mean by this quote and do you agree or disagree? Explain why. 2-3 sentences. Be ready to share your response.
Henry David Thoreau
Biography:
- born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts
- Was friend and protege to Ralph Waldo Emerson
- In 1845 he began his famous two-year stay on Walden Pond, which he wrote about in his master work, Walden
- became known for his beliefs in Transcendentalism and civil disobedience
- was a dedicated abolitionist.
- died in 1862 of Tuberculosis
- His writings on government were revolutionary, with some calling him an early anarchist.
- This non-violent approach to political and social resistance has influenced American civil rights movement activist Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi
Henry David Thoreau
"Civil Disobedience"
- While living at Walden Pond, Thoreau also had an encounter with the law.
- He spent a night in jail after refusing to pay a poll tax.
- This experience led him to write one of his best-known and most influential essays, "Civil Disobedience"
- he had deeply felt political views, opposing slavery and the Mexican-American War.
- He made a strong case for acting on one's individual conscience and not blindly following laws and government policy.
"Civil Disobedience"
Today's Task: 1/8/18
In your groups, read the excerpt from Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" pg. 388-389
The text is divided into 4 sections. Each group member will be responsible for reading one of the sections*.
After reading each section, as a group, summarize Thoreau's purpose and point of view in each section
Then, answer the critical reading question on the note's section of your organizer.
Tomorrow, we will begin your "civil disobedience" research project.
Today's Task: 1/8/18
*Reading will be determined by age: oldest reads first, youngest reads last. If your group only has 3, first reads section 4, too.
Share your slide with me @: emily.gulley@mypolkschools.net
Today's Task: 1/11/18
#1: Make sure you have finished reading "Civil Disobedience" and completed the summarizing activity and questions FIRST
#2: Begin the "Civil Disobedience Multi-Media Presentation" activity-Due by Friday 1/12
Follow along with your worksheet as I go over the requirements.
Standard: LAFS.1112.SL.2.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive
elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Cognitive Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
Make sure you have finished reading, annotating and answering questions for "Walden"
Argumentative Essay Civil Disobedience: DUE TODAY! (Last day in class)
share with me on google docs:
emily.gulley@mypolkschools.net
LAFS.1112. W.1.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Website: www.cfaalit.wixsite.com/english
Complete the pre-writing task and begin gathering notes for your multi-paragraph essay.
Essays will be due by Friday, 1/24 (today)