How would one define the important genres, devices, techniques and terms in literature?

English Unit 1, September How do Native Americans relate to nature? : English 10 Academic American Literature Unit 2, October How did the ideals of the patriots impact the literature of the Colonial Period? How would one define the important genres, devices, techniques and terms in literature? Rhetorical devices Fryetag s pyramid, literary terms, poetic elements Vocabulary Background of various Native American tribes Explain what oral tradition is and what types of literature is commonly transmitted orally Analyze poetry for poetic devices and symbolic elements. Understand the use or repetition of a refrain in a song or poem. Appreciate Native American expression Interpret a poem orally Textbook: Literature and the Language Arts: The American Tradition Analytical essay focused on poems and text Native American folk tales Sadlier Vocabulary workbook level E or F How did the interactions between the Native Americans influence the literature of the Colonial Period? How did the religious beliefs of the early settlers affect the writings of the colonial period? Background of founding fathers Age of exploration Predestination and Puritan beliefs Vocabulary Literary terms such as hyperbole, analogy, oxymoron, etc. Appreciate the origins of the American literary tradition. Recognize the importance of nature and its portrayal in literature during the colonial period. Identify a variety of literary concepts and techniques as they are used in early American literature. Analyze differing interpretations of a historical account RI 9-10.1, RI9-10.2, RI 9-10.3, RI 9-10.9 Textbook: Literature and the Language Arts: The American Tradition Analytical essay focused on poems and text Sadlier Vocabulary workbook level E or F 1

Unit 3, November In what ways does the Puritan Legacy continue to influence modern values and attitudes? In what ways are the Salem witch trials similar to McCarthyismin in 20 th century politics? McCarthyism, McCarthy Hearings, Salem Witch trials of 1692 Arthur Miller or Nathaniel Hawthorne Romanticism Elements of drama Film version of The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter Identify moral values of Puritans Evaluate the decisions made by major characters Discuss multiple interpretations of the text Recall elements of drama Compare and contrast film to text The Crucible or The Scarlet Letter Sadlier Vocabulary workbook level E or F or from text Comparison and Contrast essay Teacher provided handout/notes Unit 4, December Continue study of Puritans 2

Unit 5, January How can one effectively examine primary and secondary sources? How can we employ the MLA format in writing a research paper? Where can we find appropriate external support for a thesis? Aspects of a viable thesis statement Structure of works cited cards and note cards Outline form Techniques for utilization of primary and secondary quotations and paraphrase including framing and parenthetical citation Common grammatical and structural errors in a paper Works cited format Support their thesis using primary sources and secondary sources Formulate a viable thesis statement regarding a text Subdivide aspects of primary text in order to focus search for support Employ proper search techniques using library and internet sources Create outline to organize ideas for the research paper W 9-10.1, W 9-10.2, RL 9-10.3, RL 9-10.4, W 9-10.5 W 9-10.10, SL 9-10.1, SL 9-10.2, SL9-10.3, SL 9-10.4, SL9-10.5, SL9-10.6, L 9-10.1, L 9-10.2, L 9-10.3, L 9-10.4, L 9-10.5, L 9-10.6, W9-10.6 W 9-10.7, W9-10.8, W 9-10.9, W9-10.10 MLA formatting handouts or book Teacher provided structure Class discussion Thesis submission Student generated note cards Student generated outline student generated first draft or sections of the 1 st draft complete paper including works cited page Sadlier Vocabulary workbook level E or F or from text Unit 6, February What is expressionism? How did the Great Depression affect literature? In what ways is this play an example of the Southern Gothic genre? The Great Depression Tennessee Williams Expressionism Southern Gothic Elements of drama Symbolism Analyze the interactions between characters Identify various symbols throughout the play Describe the significance of the scenery, stage directions, and music cues. Compare and contrast film to text Discuss the roles of each character within the Wingfield family The Glass Menagerie Student reactions to test Sadlier Vocabulary workbook level E or F or from text Comparison and Contrast essay Teacher provided handout/notes 3

Unit 7, March What is Transcendentalism? Unit 8, April What is Poetry? Is Transcendentalism a valid philosophy for the modern world? Who is Edgar Allan Poe and what genres did he develop? 1 st and 3 rd person narration Lives of Emerson, Thoreau, Poe Transcendentalism Gothic genre Influence of Transcendentalists Sensory details, vivid verbs, colorful modifiers Recognize and understand Transcendentalism, the major literary movement of American Literature in the first half of the 19 th century Interpret the impact of Transcendentalist philosophy on contemporary America culture and thought Describe a gothic setting Define gothic, irony, point of view and other significant literary terms Identify and use vivid verbs and colorful modifiers Textbook: Literature and the Language Arts: The American Tradition The 18 best Tales of Edgar Allan Poe Aphorism analysis and application Student reactions to text How can poetry be a vehicle for expression? Why should we develop an appreciation for poetry? Discussion of poetic devices and techniques Types of poems: sonnets, odes, ballads, etc. Figurative language Rhymes scheme Rhythm and meter Describe the sound effects in various types of poetry Identify the types of images found in poetry Label rhyme scheme in poetry Identify themes in poetry Compose original poetry in various forms Develop an appreciation of various types of poetry Orally interpret a poem Compare contrast and music and poetry Textbook: Literature and the Language Arts: The American Tradition Student reactions to text Compose an original sonnet Teacher provided handout/notes 4

Unit 9, May What is the role of government in our lives? Why should we read the works of William Shakespeare? How can Censorship affect our lives? Renaissance culture Shakespeare s life Shakespearean sonnets Ray Bradbury s life Structure of a tragic play Elizabethan Theater Shakespeare or Bradbury on film Censorship Science Fiction Utopian vs. Dystopian society Define unfamiliar words using context clues Discuss various interpretations of the text Discuss the impact of the first amendment Define various rhetorical devices Identify conventions of the Science Fiction genre Identify symbols in the literary works Compare and Contrast Utopian and Dystopian societies Julius Caesar or Fahrenheit 451 Student reactions to text Teacher provided handout/notes Unit 10, June What are the major themes in American literature? In what ways do major American authors employ literary devices? Connections between texts studied Recurring themes throughout American Literature Literary terms Poetic devices Organize notes for reflection Prepare for final exam Recall details for all units and texts Review study guides for various works of literature Final exam Student notes Teacher generated review Study guides 5