American Literature Intervention Periods 1 and 2

American Literature Periods 1 and 2 Intervention Assignments.  As previously stated: Intervention is to help you PASS a course. Meaning, if you have a F or D, the goal is to give you three or four assignments to get you within pass range. You still must complete the remainder  of the semesters assignments. As stated you may make up two SOAPS, however, the readings can no longer be STUDENT CHOICE readings.  They must be from the selections listed here: If you are missing (1) SOAPS--Choose from the Following to Read: from Dear Abigail + SOAPS; from The Life of Olaudah Equiano pg 97 Read + SOAPS. Here is the link to the entire pdf with everything: https://mrussellshs.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/unit-1-textbook-materials.pdf

If missing two SOAPS then complete both of the above. 

If you are missing Comprehension Questions for Dec of Independence, then Read pages 73-79 + and complete the Comprehension questions there on page 78; 79

If you did not write your Declaration of Independence it is due Sunday by Midnight. 

Dear Ms. Guy letter-- Sunday by Midnight

Learning More About and Celebrating Thanksgiving

 Over the next 2-3 days, we will have the chance to explore and learn more about the first Thanksgiving by visiting and viewing a variety of sources--most primarily from Digital History and the History Channel. We will explore and learn about the first Thanksgiving, the Thanksgiving Meal; and when Thanksgiving became a legal holiday in the United States. Additionally, after sharing our own modelled Declaration of Independence, we will read the Iroquois Constitution-- a document that represented collaboration among several Native American Tribes

Other Links: Backstory: The History of Thanksgiving

Asynchronous Assignment: Thursday November 12, 2020 Honors American Literature

 1. Find any Expository text of your choice and do what? Read! Enjoy reading an article from The New York Times; or The Huffington Post; our unit Writing Freedom or Time Magazine or listening to a podcast from Radio Rookies.  After reading, complete a SOAPS Analysis + Academic Summary. Due today by 4 pm.  Here are a few NEWER articles written by teens: How Do You Feel About Winter This Year? 

How Should We Remember The Problematic Actions of The Nations Founders?  Or select a student friendly/student written text/essay/article from the New York Times by clicking here: https://www.nytimes.com/search?query=Student+Opinion.  If you would like, you and a partner or group can read THE SAME TEXT--but you must still SUBMIT YOUR OWN WORK/SOAPS that should not be exactly the same as a partner or group member. 

H. American Literature period 1: Video Engagement Lesson

Please complete the following assignment by 6pm.  Watch the episode: America, The Story of Us from the History Channel. The intriguing video provides an understanding of aspects of the early beginnings of Colonial Settlement.  Please take notes on names, dates and people you find intriguing. Don't write so much that you dont enjoy the video, but watch the video without taking notes. For example--which was the first settled colony; who came to the new world; what was America founded on (which crop)? What was the starving time? Who were the settlers who founded Plymouth?  Upload your notes (you may handwrite and screenshot, or type a word or google doc and upload). Include at least 10 questions that you have about your viewing of the video with your notes. 

Find the link here: America: The Story of Us Rebels and Revolution

Writing Freedom

 Please use the attachment: Writing Freedom for our first Unit in American Literature. the link to the PDF is found here: Complete Texts in Unit 1 Writing Freedom

Advisory Videos and Attendance for Friday, 09/11/20

 Please complete the Google Form for Attendance. Click link here: Advisory Attendance 

Please review the homeroom announcements: Applications and constitutions for clubs are due today. The application and more information can be found on the school website: clubs: https://www.kingdrew.net/apps/pages/clubs

Dear Students Letter

 Dear Students--please find my letter to you here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Roh7IVniYbdj3OT3thG7GZo0UdbKgB2Bc9Uxd9PKdc/edit?usp=sharing Read it, and then compose your own letter to me. Upload to Schoology by Wednesday morning at 8:00 am!