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McEachern High School
Dorothy Aszman
Erika Beck
Erika Bullock
Lynlee Doar
Linda Greiss
Cara Hamilton
Gerda-Marie Luckhoff
Allison Paulk
Sherry Shaleen
American Literature and Composition
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Focusing on a study of American literature, the student develops an understanding of chronological context and the relevance of period structures in American literature. The student develops an understanding of the ways the period of a work of literature affects its structure and how the chronology of a work of literature affects its meaning.
Past Events and Homework
DAY 17
September 25, 2009
** GHSGWT REVIEW - Practice Essay in class
** Pages 1 and 2 in grammar workbook
DAY 16
September 23, 2009
Rain Day - no class
DAY 15
September 21, 2009
Rain Day - no classwork
DAY 14
September 17, 2009
** Grammar pre-assessment parts of speech
** Begin reading introductory material for Unit 2 - The Revolutionary Period (get handout in class)
** Continue review for GHSGWT
DAY 13
September 15, 2009
** First 1/2 of class in the computer lab to finalize research for articles
** Show thesis statement for summer reading to be checked
** Practice for GHSGWT (PP attached)
Downloads
Tips for GHSGWT (89.09 KB)
DAY 12
September 11, 2009
** Go to computer lab to work on summer reading assessment - show me article and thesis statement
DAY 11
September 9, 2009
** Quiz - metaphors and similes
** Go to computer lab to work on Summer Reading Assessment with graphic organizer
Downloads
Graphic Organizer (22.02 KB)
DAY 10
September 4, 2009
** Daily Language - Week 1/Day 2
** Finish The Crucible
** Bring summer reading novel to class on Wednesday
DAY 9
September 2, 2009
** Understanding the Puritans using The Crucible
** Finish summer reading novel and bring to class on Friday
** Complete remediation Selection Test to replace grade for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
DAY 8 (8/31)
August 31, 2009
** Take practice GHSGT (instructions loaded)
** Find article for social issue related to novel
** What do you know about the Puritans?
Downloads
Directions for Using USATestPrep (27.14 KB)
DAY 7 (8/27)
August 27, 2009
** Finish persuasive writing practice
** Noun Sheet
** Puritan Poetry (loaded)
Downloads
Puritan Poetry "Huswifery" (41.47 KB)
DAY 6 (8/25)
August 25, 2009
** Discuss graded Selection Test for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
** Review persuasive techniques
** Practice for the Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test
DAY 5
August 21, 2009
** Test of Triarchic Intelligence (handout loaded)
** Go to Media Center to get summer reading book
** Finish "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Downloads
Test of Triarchic Intelligence (28.16 KB)
DAY 4
August 19, 2009
** Personality Array (handout loaded)
** Continue "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" with chart and test (handout loaded)
** Register for class website
Downloads
Personality Array (44.03 KB)
Graphic Organizer for "Sinners" (31.23 KB)
DAY 3
August 17, 2009
** Multiple Intelligences Inventory (handout loaded)
** Finish reading introductory material with graphic organizer
** Begin reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Downloads
Test of Multiple Intelligences (26.11 KB)
DAY 2
August 13, 2009
** Learning Styles Inventory (handout loaded)
** Read introductory material and complete chart (handout loaded)
Downloads
Learning Styles Inventory (25.09 KB)
Graphic Organizer for Introductory Material in Text (31.74 KB)
DAY 1
August 11, 2009
** Syllabus/Expectations - what qualities?

HOMEWORK:
** Get all forms signed
** Get notebook/supplies
** Complete Summer Reading by August 31
** Register for website
Class Downloads
Research Paper Guide.doc
Research Paper Guide (428.54 KB)
This is a copy of the Cobb County Research Paper Guide. It is a condensed version of the Modern Language Association Handbook.
Signature Form.doc
Signature Form (28.67 KB)
Form to be signed by student and parent indicating knowledge of the course requirements
2009-2010.doc
SYLLABUS (81.92 KB)
American Literature and Composition Syllabus
McEachern High School
Erika Beck
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American Literature and Composition
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