Class Goals:

To engage with a variety of texts over the course of the semester that exhibit elements of American history and culture, and to shape their own cultural identity through texts and assignments.

Class Schedule:

Monday:

• No School - Teacher Workday

Tuesday:

• Romantic Writing Activity - due by midnight
• “The Devil and Tom Walker” - read and discuss

Wednesday:

• “The Devil and Tom Walker” Reading Quiz

Thursday:

• Vocab Review Game
• Dark Romantics and Poe Slideshow

Friday:

• Vocab Quiz
• Poe webquest - due Monday

Learning Target(s):

• To begin learning about the concept of symbolism and how other elements of figurative language are evident in texts

NCSCOS Standard(s):

• W.11-12.4 - Use digital tools and resources to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information
• L.11-12.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 9-12 grammar continuum.
• L.11-12.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the 9-12 grammar continuum.
• L.11-12.3 - Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
• RL.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
• RL.11-12.7: Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text.
• L.11-12.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and nuances in word meanings

I can…

• Understand and use my vocabulary words in context.
• Understand and apply Puritan beliefs in The Crucible.

Resources for Learning:

You can explore some, or all of these resources.

Virtual Classroom

Canvas

Kahoot!

Required Student Activities:

You must complete these activities to apply what you learned.

Vocabulary quiz

Unit Test

Romanticism Notes

Romantic Writing Activity

Assessment of Student Learning:

Vocabulary quiz

Unit Test

Romantic Writing Activity