Honors American Literature (Period 2) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2012-13 School Year
- Department
- English
- Location
- Room 108
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Honors American Literature presents the literary and historical development of American literature from its roots in British literature through the 21st century. All genres are covered including poetry, novels, short stories, and essays of major American authors.Side note: American Literature is so much cooler than your other classes. Trust me.
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College Portfolio due
See Class website for documents and information
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Tragic Hero (House of Mirth) Essay Due
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See attachment for topic explanation and requirements.
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Need the novel The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (Book Check)
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Unit 7 Exam
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SAT Writing #2: Written in class
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Vocab Lesson 12 Quiz
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Print copy of Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken" to have in class on Thursday.
(if neither of the files below work, simply search for the poem online and print a copy)
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Mark Twain Exam (Mysterious Stranger & Short Stories)
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Mark Twain Exam: Need Scantron (new) and paper
Content on Exam - The Mysterious Stranger, "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in CT", "5 Boons of Life", "Luck" and "The 1,000,000 Pound Bank Note."
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Read Twain short story "The 1,000,000 Pound Bank Note."
Open book quiz in class on Wednesday.
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Read the Twain short story "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut"
Open book quiz in class Tuesday.
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Vocabulary Quiz (Lesson 11)
Read & answer questions for The Mysterious Stranger Chapter 11 (end of book).
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Read & answer questions for The Mysterious Stranger Chapters 9-10.
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Read & answer questions for The Mysterious Stranger Chapters 7-8.
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Read & answer questions for The Mysterious Stranger Chapters 4-6.
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Book Check: The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories by Mark Twain
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Read and answer questions for The Mysterious Stranger Chapters 1-3.
Bring vocabulary workbooks and The Mysterious Stranger to class Monday.
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Unit 5 & 6 Exam
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Practice SAT Essay #1 (In-class)
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A Farewell to Arms - Book 5 Exam
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 38-41. (All of Book Five)
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A Farewell to Arms - Book 4 Exam
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 33-37 (All of Book 4).
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A Farewell to Arms - Book 2 & 3 Exam
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 29-32 (End of Book 3).
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 25-28.
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 13-24 (All of Book Two).
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A Farewell to Arms - Book One Exam
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 7-12 (End of Book One).
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A Farewell to Arms - Reading Log Questions Chapters 1-6.
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VOCABULARY LESSON 5 QUIZ FRIDAY
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UNIT 3 EXAM on Thursday
You will be allowed to use your Literature Book and Unit 3 Packet but CAN NOT share these items during the exam. There will be NO MULTIPLE CHOICE. The exam will be a series of short answer questions.The following will be covered...
1) Songs of the Revolution: Yankee Doodle & Revolutionary Tea
2) Benjamin Franklin: Poor Richard's Almanac, Aphorisms, & Autobiography
3) Speech in the Virginia Convention
4) Declaration of Independence
5) Letter to John Adams
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Reading Quiz Ch.15-20 on Tuesday.
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Vocabulary Quiz - Lesson 3 - on Thursday
(Those on retreat can take quiz early - Wednesday - or later - Monday.)
Read and answer questions for Ch. 19-20 in The Scarlet Letter.
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Read and answer questions for Ch. 17-18 in The Scarlet Letter.
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Vocab Sentences / Pictures (Lesson 3) Due - if it wasn't turned in during class.
Read and answer questions for Ch. 15-16 in The Scarlet Letter.
Quiz on Chapters 10-14 Tuesday (postponed from Monday.)
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The Scarlet Letter Reading Quiz Monday (Chapters 10-14)
50% Day - RAFFLE COLLECTION DAY
Vocabulary Workbooks needed Monday
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Read Chapters 13 & 14 of The Scarlet Letter and complete Reading Log questions.
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RAFFLE COLLECTION DAY - Bring in at least 50% to earn a half day on Monday!
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Read Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter and complete Reading Log questions.
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Read Chapters 10 & 11 of The Scarlet Letter and complete Reading Log questions.
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"Letter to the Governor" due Monday (Must be typed in Business Letter format - See assignment handout)
The Scarlet Letter Reading Quiz Monday (Ch. 1-9).
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Read and answer reading log questions for Ch. 9 of The Scarlet Letter.
Vocab Quiz Lesson 2 Quiz Friday
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Read and answer reading log questions for Ch. 7 of The Scarlet Letter.
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Read and answer reading log questions for Ch. 4 & 5 of The Scarlet Letter.
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Read and answer reading log questions for Ch. 1 & 2 of The Scarlet Letter.
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Bring Vocab workbook and The Scarlet Letter to class Monday, Sept. 24.
(You will be required to have the novel everyday from now on.)
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Unit 2 In-Class Essay
Bring Lit Book (you can use it during essay), paper and pen
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Unit 2 Exam
Bring Scantron & paper.
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Vocab Lesson 1 Quiz
The Crucible Questions due. (Last page of Salem Witch Trials Packet - 7 questions)
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Need Vocabulary Workbooks on Monday, September 10th.
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If you did not finish your Bishop Montgomery Primer in class on Friday, you must complete it and turn it in at the start of class on Monday.
Reminder: It must have your chosen letter, a two line rhyme, and an image depicting the rhyme.
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Bring crayons, colored pencils, and/or markers to class on Friday, 9/7.
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Read "A General History of Virginia" by John Smith (p. 103 in Literature Book).
Read "History of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford (found in Unit 2 Packet).
Be prepared to be quizzed on Thursday, 9/6
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Do an internet search to find a brief Native American myth or legend.
Be prepared to share / discuss in class
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Summer Reading Exam!