American+Lit

//**AMERICAN LIT**//



toc = = =Suggestions for doing "Good Work"= = @Scarlett Letter = = External Link List = = Animal Farm = = Reading schedule = = = Targets For the 750 Word Paper on Animal Farm & Charlotte's Web 1. Approaching Target 2. On Target
 * Shows somewhat bland or childish choice in vocabulary
 * Shows little to no critical thought
 * Introduces a small amount good concepts
 * Uses snazzy vocabulary fit for high school grade level work
 * Shows a good amount of critical thought
 * Introduces many interesting and original concepts

3. Beyond Target -
 * Includes splendid and interesting college level vocabulary
 * Shows a large amount of critical thinking and improvement
 * Introduces a gargantuan amount of concepts including ideas from class discussions

= = = Chapters 8,9 &10: Begin Ch 10 in class on Wed. = Overall goal is to explore how the interpretation of writing and reading are important to relationships among individuals and in societies. What happens to our interpretation of //Animal Farm// when we consider it as an allegory about reading and writing? skittles = Thinking log: Go to this discussion page (above) for Mon 10/10 JE topic. = [|Powerpoint] w/ homework

Vocab for the College Bound plus reading goals, American Lit


 * Quarter || Reading Goal || Vocab1 || Vocab2 || Vocab3 ||
 * 1 |||| I want to have more deep and critical thoughts and make connections to the text. || 4 || 3 || 6 ||
 * 1 |||| To just in general read more books || 4 || 9 || 8 ||
 * 1 |||| Read at least one book not required for school . || 5 || 2 || 9 ||
 * 1 |||| Read books from other countries. || 8 || 4 || 7 ||
 * 1 |||| To read two books for enjoyment this semester. || 3 || 5 || 9 ||
 * 1 |||| Read more genres, at least two this quarter. || 9 || 8 || 6 ||
 * 1 |||| Finish two books. || 4 || 5 || 7 ||
 * 1 |||| Finish one book. || 8 || 9 || 5 ||
 * 1 |||| Finish one fantasy book || 5 || 3 || 7 ||
 * 1&2 |||| Read at least 5 non-assigned books this semester || 5 || 8 || 9 ||