First Semester
First Quarter
Week 1 - Welcome back! Please take a moment to review the summer
reading requirements so we're all set to start BES.
Tue, 8/11 - it's not a bad idea to refresh your memory by
reviewing BES as we prepare to begin study of the book
Wed, 8/12 - you received two handouts today - skim over
the introductory material once, then spend some real time and effort
reading and thinking about the Archetypes handout (we'll discuss that
in some length in class)
There's a 'Blog' link devoted entirely to your class for - how do I describe
it? - random discussions, fanciful musings, and whimsical thoughts. Check out
some of last year's posts then toss your hat in the ring and take a stab at
this year's first post. It's all right here at DISCUSSION
[10th H], or you can access it from the homepage. Have fun!
Thu, 8/13 - I'll continue to discuss/explain archetypes tomorrow
so it can't hurt to review the handout I gave you yesterday - I'll make you a
deal: everybody review the handout tonight then listen, learn, and participate
in class tomorrow... and I won't give you any homework over the weekend (deal?)
Week 2
Mon, 8/17 - read the "Intro to N.A. Lit" packet (the one you
received today) and answer the questions by Wednesday
Tue, 8/18 - Intro questions due tomorrow; you received two
addtional handouts today - read at least the first one ("World Myths and
Folktales") because you will receive additional work/handouts tomorrow
Wed, 8/19 - finish reading any/all handouts you've been
given so far; complete Gen/Cheyenne Creation questions; complete translating
"Walam Olum"
Thu, 8/20 - tomorrow we'll continue our discussion of the
introductory material; you need to have read BES through Ch. 2 by Monday and
Ch. 3 (that's the biggie) by Tuesday
Week 3
Mon, 8/24 - by Wednesday, complete the questions for BES Ch.
1-2: include paraphrases and direct quotes for evidence/support as well as
page citations when appropriate
Tue, 8/25 - complete HO8 by tomorrow; be prepared to work
on/through Ch. 3 by Thursday
Wed, 8/26 - our discussion today went very well; your
reward: you don't have to do any homework tonight... but if you want to
you can start working on Ch. 3 (interpreting the dream....)
Thu, 8/27 - there's no official homework tonight but you
need to be prepared to tackle Ch. 3 on Monday - you know what's coming up so
no post is needed tomorrow (feel free to suggest "Discussion"
topics!)
Week 4
Mon, 8/31 - begin working on HO15 (questions for Ch. 3) tonight;
you will have tomorrow in class to work on it and ask questions (provided
you've done some work at home); due Wednesday
Tue, 9/1 - complete HO15 by tomorrow - this is for
discussion; it won't be collected/graded
Wed, 9/2 - I do have mercy: study CMT and Chem for tomorrow
Fri, 9/4 - spend some time reviewing my notes for HO16 as
well as reviewing HO17 - you don't have to write anything down to turn in on
Tuesday, but you should give much thought about the symbolic images in Black
Elk's "Great Vision"; reread through Ch. 6 by Wednesday
Week 5
Tue, 9/8 - reread through Ch. 6 by tomorrow
Wed, 9/9 - HO21 (Ch. 4-6 discussion questions) completed
by the end of class Friday; remember our discussion about keeping up with your
work!
Week 6
Mon, 9/14 - reread Ch. 7-9, then Ch. 10-13 (the former by Wed,
the latter by Mon); HO25 due Thursday
Tue, 9/15 - keep up with the readings and the questions
for Ch. 7-9; also, compose a poem as we discussed in class (due Monday);
instructions:
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write 20 lines that begin with "my"
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write 20 lines that begin with "I am"
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these lines should be serious in tone (though not somber, gloomy, etc.)
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these lines should be reflective of you and your life
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the lines will vary in length
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compose a poem (between 25-35 lines) from the 40 lines you have written
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include a 3-line chant that repeats 2 times
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(remember that minimal effort does not impress me)
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be expressive!
Wed, 9/16 - complete HO25 for tomorrow; read through Ch.13 by
Monday; I'm willing to try another OSR this week, but you must bring a
book.... and READ it!
Thu, 9/17 - ok, we're a go for OSR tomorrow: don't
let me down! as discussed, read through Ch. 16 asap so you can begin work on
the next set of questions (over Ch. 14-16) which you will receive on Monday
and will be due on Thursday
Fri, 9/18 - remember, you'll get another set of questions
on Monday (due Thursday) over Ch. 14-16
Week 7
Mon, 9/21 - read through Ch. 14 by Wednesday and complete HO32
by Thursday; you will have class time to work on this over the next few days,
but we will do other things as well so don't plan to just "get it done" in
class - this requires a concentrated effort
Tue, 9/22 - concentrated efforts on HO32 will be
rewarded.....
Thu, 9/24 - as noted on the board today, there are three
remaining sections of BES: Ch. 15-17 (read by Monday), Ch. 18-21 (TBA),
and Ch. 22-25 (TBA); we will have OSR tomorrow
Week 8
Mon, 9/28 - HO35 (questions for Ch. 15-17) done by Wednesday;
read through Ch. 21 by Thursday
Tue, 9/29 - no change
Thu, 10/1 - work on HO 39/44 so we can complete our study
of the book; read through the end of the book by Monday; you will receive your
essay topic and instructions for the week
Week 9
Mon, 10/5 - this week will be devoted to work on your essay: I
suggest you follow the timeline I provided for you, but you should adapt it to
fit your own schedule
Wed, 10/7 - don't forget to bring color-y things for
Friday and Monday (magic markers, water colors, etc - things that won't stain
floors or clothes are preferable)
Second Quarter
Week 10
Mon, 10/12 - no homework... except to be prepared
to finish the mural
Thu, 10/15 - remember that one (or two) of you are going
to ask about hanging the mural... the sooner the better
Fri, 10/16 - you got a lot of reading assignments today -
work on them in order; have 1-4 completed by Monday and 5-7 by Tuesday (there
will be some additional work in all cases, so keep up with the reading)
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"Beginnings" (text, p. 3)
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"Intro to Puritans" (h/o)
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"Notable Puritans" (h/o)
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Bradford, "from: Plymouth Plantation" (26)
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Bradstreet, "Burning of Our House" and Taylor, "Huswifery" (68, 72)
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Edwards, "from: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" (77)
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Mather, "from: Wonders of the Invisible World" (h/o)
Remember: you also received your copy of The Scarlet Letter today,
which you will read independently. We will also read The Crucible
together in class. We will complete our study of the Puritans in about five
weeks. Don't procrastinate!
Week 11
Mon, 10/19 - anyone paying any attention at all?
...I have my doubts. Drop me a line and reassure me.
Tue, 10/20 - we will continue our discussion tomorrow:
Bradstreeet and Taylor, then Edwards (plus his bio on "Notable Puritans"
handout); reread Mather (and his bio on "Notable") by Wednesday; for
tomorrow's discussion, have written notes (for discussion, not collection -
though I may check your notes) on the following:
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"Burning of Our House" - answer #3 on p. 71
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"Huswifery" - answer #2, 3 on p. 74
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"Sinners" - answer #2, 3, 4 on p. 83
Week 12
Mon, 10/26 - for the next couple of days, we will
focus on reading Scarlet Letter; review the handout I gave in class
today (I'll bet you wish I'd talked about the important points, but I'm done
trying to talk over your talking. You're on your own... for now.)
Tue, 10/27 - no change; you may ask specific questions
regarding the book during class, but no whining!
Wed, 10/28 - remember to keep reading SL: you should plan
to complete the book and reread the first eight chapters by Friday of next week
Thu, 10/29 - as mentioned in class, tomorrow is a reading
day - you may bring an outside book if you wish, but remember what's coming up
next week....
Fri, 10/30 - by Monday, have read pages 3-8 (the
introduction) and the character descriptions of Thomas Putnam (14), John
Proctor (20), Rebecca Nurse (25), Rev. Hale, (32) and Giles Corey (40); you
have an extra weekend to reread through Ch. 8 - be completed by Monday, 11/9
Week 13
Mon, 11/2 - we'll work on The Crucible all this week:
your homework is to read and reread Scarlet Letter (twice through Ch. 8
by Monday); Crucible vocab quiz #1 Monday, 11/9
Thu, 11/5 - as discussed, you may ask questions tomorrow
about the "Themes" handout I gave you today, then questions about SL,
then reading (SL or OSR); if you've forgotten about the "Intro"
questions for Crucible, it's okay: so did I - let's do that Monday
after the vocab quiz
Week 14
Mon, 11/9 - review your handout regarding SL and the
first 8 chapters, focusing especially on: Characters - Hester, Pearl,
Chillingworth, Dimmesdale; Symbols - contrast light/dark, roses (at the
Governor's mansion as well as the rosebush by the prison door); and Themes
- secret sin, the nature of evil, knowledge/guilt
Tue, 11/10 - complete the intro questions (Crucible)
by Thursday
Wed, 11/11 - intro questions by tomorrow
Thu, 11/12 - good class today! (you all get biscuits if
you wag your tails!); tomorrow we can have open-ended discussion of Scarlet
Letter so bring your questions.... (anything through Ch. 12 is fair game -
beyond that, I may have to think about it)
Fri, 11/13 - plan to be through SL, Ch. 16 by
Monday (next Monday, that is - the 23rd); I meant to tell you that
there's a Crucible vocab quiz (2nd group) on Tuesday, but forgot - pass
that info along to your friends
Week 15
Mon, 11/16 - remember your vocab quiz (Crucible
Group 2 - #34-58) tomorrow; read SL through Ch.16 by Monday; (someone
should ask me about the motif of power/empowerment tomorrow)
Wed, 11/18 - SL through Ch. 16 by Monday; Crucible
vocab quiz (Group 3 - #59-86) Tuesday
Thu, 11/19 - Crucible discussion followed by SL
discussion (through Ch. 16) Monday, 11/30 - this is an open forum: I will
answer/discuss your questions; vocab quiz Tuesday
Week 16
Mon, 11/23 - for this short week, your assignments are: vocab
quiz tomorrow; SL discussion Monday (11/30)
Week 17
Mon, 11/30 - SL essay tomorrow: you will have three
questions (choose two) that cover these concepts: (1.) the nature of evil and
the effects of secret sin on major characters; (2.) the relationship between
identity and society, especially the Puritan doctrine and its impact on Hester
--> how society views & defines her and how she views & defines herself; Crucible
vocab quiz 4 Friday
Wed, 12/2 - tomorrow is a reading day - you may bring OSR
or read SL/Crucible (remember that you have to finish your 2nd
or 3rd reading of SL by Monday and that there will be an essay question
on the exam from Crucible (Hale and hypocrisy)); if tomorrow's reading
session is productive and successful we can do it again on Friday after the
vocab quiz
Thu, 12/3 - very productive (and quiet!) reading today -
we'll do it again tomorrow.... after the vocab quiz (don't
forget!)
Fri, 12/4 - finish SL by Monday... be prepared for
the possibility of an essay next week
Week 18
Mon, 12/7 - exam prep this week - I will have your review sheet
tomorrow
Second Semester
Week 19
Mon, 1/4 - read "The Southern Planters" (48), "William Byrd"
(49), and "Olaudah Equiano" (56) by Wednesday; quiz on 20 "Words to Own" from
these readings on Friday
