Friday, January 19, 2018

American Literature Periods 1, 3, 4

1. Continue Reading in your Novel. I will collect/stamp two more Say/Mean/Matter Journals on Monday. Remember the length-- the matter/mean part is most important. 
2. Continue reviewing the hyperlinks and learning about the Great Migration.
3. Join the Quizlet for Period 1 Here: Period 1 Am.Lit Quizlet Join
 Period 3: American Lit Quizlet Join Here: Period 3 Quizlet for American Literature
Period 4 QuizletPeriod 4 Quizlet
Only join your period. Then complete exercises and games with the "A Raisin in the Sun" Vocabulary
All Classes: 1 page Reflection: What was the Great Migration? What connections did you make to the readings, videos, in terms of being a migrant or an immigrant or having family who migrated here?
If you didn't finish your SOAPS on the introduction of The Warmth of Other Suns, be sure to do so

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

American Literature periods 4 and 5: Exploring The Great Migration

Today, In order to prepare and understand the play "A Raisin in The Sun", we will explore several short and long videos and readings on The Great Migration. Watch/listen to at least 3 videos--one of which should be longer in length (30-40 minutes) take notes, and then complete the reflective journal. I have hyperlinked sites to Wikipedia about the Great Migration as well as about the play itself.  In your Reflective Journal, you should demonstrate mastery of the Who? What? When"Why? Where? How Many? How Come? Lasting Impact of The Great Migration.
1. Fresh Air Interview with Isabel Wilkerson
2. Long Lasting Impact of the Great Migration
3. History Channel: Great Migration Videos
4. C-Span Video: The Great Migration 29 minutes long
5. The Great Migration-Stanford Lecture--be sure to watch