1. Unit One Identify emerging themes in early American literature, such as a "new Eden," "salvation," and "cooperation and conflict." Compare and contrast the experiences of America’s earliest settlers, as conveyed through primary source documents and literature of the Colonial period. Identify and explain elements of Puritan literature. Explain "preaching" as a type of formal speech and explain its role in the "First Great Awakening." Explain the role of religion in early American life. The New World

2. Class Rules If you are late to this class three times, you will receive a detention. Lates If you are absent from class, please pick up your work in the folder at the front of the room. Be sure to ask me for your missed work. Absences Passes must be used to leave the classroom at all times. Be sure to use the sign-out sheet also located at the front of the room. Passes

3. Late Work Work that is handed in late will not be accepted.

4. Classroom Behavior If you are respectful and courteous to me and the other students in this class, there will be no problems.

5. Computer/Laptop Policies Your name and laptop number will be recorded whenever we use them. You are expected to respect this equipment and keep in mind that it is a privilege to use. Any damage to computers will result in necessary discipline referral and possible retraction of computer privileges.

6. Daily Requirements 3-Ring Binder Pen or Pencil American Literature textbook, unless otherwise specified

7. Notebook Requirements You will need to bring a three-ring binder to class each day. You will need 5 subject dividers used for the following categories: journal, vocabulary, notes and handouts, reference section, and returned tests and quizzes All entries should be dated and organized. You will be given notebook quizzes to ensure that you are staying organized.

8. Unit One The New World Non-fiction background information about the time period from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God p. 98 To My Dear and Loving Husband p. 90 Huswifery p. 92 Other Puritan poetry selections

9. Native Americans When did the first Americans arrive in what is now the United States? How did the Native Americans usually greet the earliest European settlers? What are some of the things the Native Americans showed the settlers how to make or use?

10. Pilgrims and Puritans Why did the small group of Europeans leave England in 1620? What two colonies were established by the first settlers? Define a Separatist.Define a Puritan.

11. Pilgrims and Puritans What is a theocracy?According to the Puritans, why do humans exist?What is predestination?What is the “Puritan ethic”?What was the Great Awakening?

12. Native Americans No one knows for certain– 12,000- 70,000 years ago When did the Native Americans arrive in what is now the United States? They were usually friendly How did the Native Americans usually greet the earliest European settlers? Agriculture, woodcraft, maize, beans, squash, maple sugar, snowshoes, toboggans, birch bark canoes What are some of the things the Native Americans showed the settlers how to make or use?

13. Pilgrims and Puritans They decided to separate from the Church of England. Why did the small group of Europeans leave England in 1620? Massachusetts Bay Colony Plymouth Colony What two colonies were established by the first settlers? Religious reformers who decided to separate from the Church of England. Define a Separatist. Group of religious reformers who decided to “purify” the Church from within. Define a Puritan.

14. Pilgrims and Puritans A state under the immediate guidance of God. What is a theocracy? For the glory of God. According to the Puritans, why do humans exist? God has already decided who will achieve salvation and who will not. What is predestination? Hard work, frugality, self-improvement, and self-reliance What is the “Puritan ethic”? A series of religious revivals that eventually led to the destruction of Puritanism. What was the Great Awakening?