American Literature All Classes

1. All students are reading research essays and articles on their I-Search Topics. All students are asking questions of family or friends if needed for greater insight on the topic. Complete I-Search Research Summary Sheets (or some time of sheet summarizing your readings).
2. Get ready to re-write character analysis essay. That means you may need to reconsider your stance on your character from A Raisin in The Sun.
3. Will reintroduce Transcendentalism next week.
4. Will also introduce/reintroduce Independent Reading next week of an American Literature novel.

Period 4 American Literature

American Literature Period 4: Most students had the chance to print articles for their I-Search Paper.  For homework, read and annotate your articles. Complete two I-Search Research Summary Sheets. IF you do not have summary sheets, you may use the ones hyperlinked under class readings and handouts.

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

In Periods 1 and 4 students received grade print-outs. There are at least 2-3 assignments per class that I may have assigned but not collected. When we discuss grades (Monday) I will inform you of which assignments I will still collect from students, and which ones must be redone! Additionally, all students will have the re-write option for your Character Analysis Essay from A Raisin in The Sun open to them. I will dische new due dates and when I will offer more writing instruction on that assignment

American Literature periods 1,4

Tomorrow (period 1), you will continue to test. Please bring your charged chromebook and headphones! We will also continue learning about the Transcendentalists and reading their most powerful essays: Self-Reliance; Nature; and Civil Disobedience.