1. American Literature

2. What do you think about this word . . .
LOVE

3. Learning Target
RI 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.

4. Grammar To: used for everything else Too: as well, exaggerations
Their: belonging to someone
There: where something is
They’re : They are
They’re parking their car there.
Than : comparison (I’d rather eat steak than a person)
Then : Is with time (I ran then I ate)

5. Unit 1
How did Puritan beliefs influence their writing; what characterizes Puritan writing?

6. Unit 1 Vocabulary
Puritan Plain Style—using simple, direct language to discuss everyday objects and feelings

7. Pilgrims and Puritans
A small group of Europeans sailed from England on the Mayflower in The passengers were religious reformers – Puritans who were critical of the Church of England.

8. Pilgrims and Puritans
The pilgrims landed in North America and established a settlement at what is now called Plymouth, Massachusetts. With help from friendly tribes of Native Americans, the survived the rigors of North America.

9. Pilgrims and Puritans The Puritans believed…
human beings exist for the glory of God
the Bible is the sole expression of God’s will
predestination
a person could accomplish good only through continual hard work and self-discipline (the “Puritan ethic”)

10. Ann Bradstreet
Ann Bradstreet and her husband, Simon, arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630, when she was only 18 years old.
She raised 8 children, suffered through many illnesses, and faced many hardships in America.
Nevertheless, she was able to devote her spare time to writing poetry.
A book of her poetry was published in 1650 and is considered the first collection of original poetry written in America.

11. To My Dear and Loving Husband page 76
Ann Bradstreet
Biography page 75
To My Dear and Loving Husband page 76
10 EOCT Questions

12. Performance Tasks
Anne Bradstreet’s To My Dear and Loving Husband Recall: To what does Bradstreet compare to the love she has for her husband? What poetic devices is she using? What do you need to know and be able to do to answer this question? What Bradstreet uses to compare her love for her husband to. (From the text) What is a poetic device. (From previous English classes) How is she using it. (Your prior knowledge)

13. Performance Tasks
Evaluate: How do her emotions fit in with gender expectations of Puritan women? Explain. What do you need to know and be able to do to answer this question? What Bradstreet’s emotions are. (From the text) What gender expectations are of Puritan women. (From historical information) How her emotions are like those expected of Puritan women. (Your judgment based on the text and your knowledge of historical information)

14. Group Quiz
With the people you are sitting beside work together to complete the quiz
One sheet of paper per group
Pair that finishes first gets a prize!

15. Who is more emotional? Boys or Girls
Your side of the room will—
Discuss in your half groups possible claims that you have.
Once you get in the larger group decide on four well articulated arguments.
Select four speakers and each will articulate one of your arguments.
You will take 15 minutes to prepare counters for each of the opposing sides arguments.
You will present your four counterarguments.

16. Rubric Criteria Evidence Points
Arguments
Use text that was studied to prove each of your four arguments (11-12.SL.1a)
20 points
Collaboration
All group members participate to create the four arguments. (11-12.SL.1b)
Communication
Each speaker communicates clearly with audience and opposing side in a way that is engaging, with eye contact, a clear rate of speech, and appropriate language. (11-12.SL.4)
30 points
(15 for argument & 15 for counter-argument)
Counterargument
Each argument the opposing side generates is rebutted with text support and a clear explanation.
Group Work
Courtesy, politeness, participation when appropriate and attentiveness.
10 points

17. Who is more emotional? Boys or Girls
Your side of the room will—
Discuss in your half groups possible claims that you have.
Once you get in the larger group decide on four well articulated arguments.
Select four speakers and each will articulate one of your arguments.
You will take 15 minutes to prepare counters for each of the opposing sides arguments.
You will present your four counterarguments.
Criteria
Evidence
Points
Arguments
Use text that was studied to prove each of your four arguments (11-12.SL.1a)
20 points
Collaboration
All group members participate to create the four arguments. (11-12.SL.1b)
Communication
Each speaker communicates clearly with audience and opposing side in a way that is engaging, with eye contact, a clear rate of speech, and appropriate language. (11-12.SL.4)
30 points
(15 for argument & 15 for counter-argument)
Counterargument
Each argument the opposing side generates is rebutted with text support and a clear explanation.
Group Work
Courtesy, politeness, participation when appropriate and attentiveness.
10 points