 -Brief review of classroom rules.  -Discuss what the American Dream is  -Theme definition  -Collage the American Dream then defend the choice of pictures [DAILY GRADE]  -Introduction to Early American Writers  -Homework  Read about Native Americans and “The World on Turtle’s Back”  Watch 1 creation myth on the Big Myth Website and take notes to compare next class  Syllabus Test next time (and possible reading quiz on “Turtle” )  Bring all handouts you’ve received and your agenda

 ___  Ex. One theme of “The Masque of the Red Death” could be stated, “ No one, not even the wealthiest person, has the power to escape death.”  The __________________________is the focus of many themes in American literature, such as:  Who is allowed to achieve the American Dream?  Does it exist? Is it possible?

 Since Early American Writers represent the _______ ____________________, most writing chronicles the ________________________________________________.  What kind of literature would this be?  ________________________ was the most influential cultural force on writers of this period.  How could this be good?  __  How could this be bad?  ___

 The “__________________”: a time of philosophical thinking where _________________ ____________________ were admired as the way to “truth.”  Led to America’s questioning of __  Its encouragement of the ____________________ ______________________ led to the desire for a government “of the people”  The “_______________________________”: a religious movement to recapture Puritan Christian ideals.  As different as the two movements were___

 Remember: Syllabus Test next time – bring your handouts  Read “The Native American Experience” (22- 23) and “The Earth on Turtles Back” (32-40)  Look at BigMyth.com to research creation myths.BigMyth.com  Think about how these creation myths compare to the Christianity you know or the Native American myths you read. Be prepared to discuss similarities and interesting explanations these myths may provide.  Record which myth you watched. At least one is required, but you may watch more and be able to discuss more next class.