11 th grade AMERICAN LITERATURE-PURITANISM

Title: PuritanismPage 13 9/15/14 Aim: What were Puritan beliefs and how were they used to maintain a productive community? Do Now: Watch the video clip: What did you learn about puritans?

Who were the Puritans? Puritans were a branch of the Protestant church Their movement began in the 16 th and 17 th centuries Although they preferred to be called “the godly,” they were given the name “Puritans” for their struggle to reform or purify the Church of England

Two Types of Puritans: Separatists Held incompatible differences with the Church of England; they thought the church was corrupt and that they must distance themselves from it Were persecuted under various monarchies in England First fled from England to Holland Later, came to found the Plymouth Colony in America in 1620 Non-Separatists Held less extreme views of the Church of England Believed in church reform rather than an overthrow of the church Came to America in 1630 and founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Doctrine of Election / Predestination: Man is innately sinful; original sin means that we are incapable of any immorality Only those who are chosen by God (the elect) are saved; salvation is not based on your beliefs or good works The grace of Christ allows the chosen the strength to follow the will of God The chosen will follow the path of righteousness

Predestination continued… No one knew who was or was not saved. Puritans believed that you must have a conversion experience in order to be accepted by God. God’s grace was given to the chosen, and this grace was demonstrated through one’s behavior. Puritans would, therefore, reflect upon themselves (self-examination) for signs of this grace. So, even though they did not believe good works helped one get into heaven, they believed that living a godly life was evidence of being chosen.

As a result of their belief in predestination, Puritans: Were always looking for signs Scrutinized daily events Thought there was always a reason for everything Felt that God’s hand was in everything, no matter how insignificant

Puritan Beliefs & Values: Puritans believed in a literal interpretation of the Bible They believed in explicit readings of the Bible, as opposed to church doctrines They did not believe in excess worship; they wanted no rituals, adornments, no stained glass, no cushioned pews, no singing, and no music They wanted to keep things simple so that they could concentrate on God There is a constant struggle between the forces of God and Satan God rewards the good and punishes the wicked

Education & Work Ethic: They believed in living a virtuous, self-examined life They believed in strict discipline and had a strong work ethic They felt that qualities that led to economic success were virtuous They valued education Harvard was founded in 1636 to train ministers They wanted their children to get far away from the evils of England Children were not allowed to play games; boys were taught to go hunting and fishing, while girls were taught how to run a household Women were considered less capable intellectually, physically, theologically, and morally (Eve was the first sinner) Literature for pleasure was highly censored

Puritan Literature & Writings: They did not write for pleasure or entertainment, but for a purpose. One reason was the fact that they were struggling to build their settlement. Another reason was the fact that they considered works of fiction frivolous and possibly immoral. Types of texts: - historical documents: preserving their history and offering justifications to relieve the guilt they felt over leaving relatives behind in England - personal journals: as tools for self-reflection/ examination and as a way to look for signs of salvation - poetry, but highly inspired by religious beliefs - religious tracts

Puritan Plain Style: Plain Style: a mode of expression characterized by its clarity, accessibility, straightforwardness, simplicity, and lack of ornamentation. In early America, the plain style aesthetic had broad cultural relevance, shaping the language of prose and poetry, the design of furniture and architecture, painting and other visual arts. Rejecting ornamental flourishes and superfluous decoration as sinful vanity, plain stylists worked to glorify God in their expressions rather than to show off their own artistry or claim any renown for themselves. This aesthetic appealed to both Puritans and Quakers. They wrote simple, dressed simple, spoke simply, and lived a simple life. Anything extravagant was considered sinful.

Watch Clip: Exit Slip Why did the Puritans come to America? What was their mission? What type of lifestyle did the Puritans live? HW: Quiz on slave narratives (characteristics of slave narratives, irony, theme) –”Passing of Grandison” and “On Being Brought from Africa to America”

Clear Desk for quiz Take out a pen

Title: Winthrop & CottonPage 14 9/16/14 Aim: Were the Puritans selfish or selfless? Do Now: What do you think the cartoon is saying? Brainstorm

Annotation Guidelines Goals: Highlight main idea in each paragraph or chunk Write down one question you have for each paragraph or chunk Write down one opinion on the sidelines (of anything you read) Highlight vocabulary that is confusing or unknown

Partner work Half the class will be in-charge of Document A The other half of the class will be in charge of Document B In pairs Read your document and annotate Answer the Guiding Questions for your assigned Document Afterwards, you will team up with a pair that was in-charge of the opposite Document and teach them about what you read and the answers you came up with for your document questions. You will then present what you learned from the pair you teamed up with to the class. You will be graded on annotations, answers to guiding questions, and presentation (what you learned from teaming up with another pair ) 5/5

Title: Figurative Language Page 15 9/18/14 Aim: How did figurative language help Puritan poets convey ideas about their religious faith and personal lives? Do Now: In the packet from yesterday’s classwork, complete the last part (Were the Puritans selfish or selfless?) If you completed it, share what you wrote with the person nearest to you.

Figurative Language Simile- a figure of speech that compares two unlike things with like or as Metaphor- a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using like or as Extended metaphor- one that draws the comparison out and compares two things at length and in many ways. (Our house is our nest; we fly away only to return to its snug protection) Personification-a figure of speech in which an object, animal, or idea is give human characteristics (Our house wraps our family in a warm embrace) Hyperbole- a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis (our house means more to us than all the money in the world) Anaphora: Repetition of a word in the beginning of two or more sentences

Finish Copying down: Reading Strategy (PG 15) When reading Puritan literature… Clarify meaning by rereading and restating difficult passages as needed in order to fully appreciate the literature Be aware of archaic language—words that were once in common use but that are now considered old-fashioned or out-of-date Be aware of inverted syntax—sentence structure in which the expected order of words is reversed (ex: when rest I took)

Read “To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet on page 112 Complete SOAPS on page 15 of your writer’s notebook

Activity: In groups of four Together, read “Upon the Burning of our House” Student#1: Restate and summarize the poem in a paragraph. What is this poem about? Restate difficult parts(C) Student # 2: What are some archaic words you found? What do these words mean? How might they be used/said today? (E) Student #3: Identify 4 examples of figurative Language. Which type of figurative language is this? (F) Student #4: What is the purpose of each figurative language example? (F)`

Exit Slip and HW Exit Slip: Use details from the two poems by Anne Bradstreet to explain what she reveals about her marriage, religious beliefs, and daily life. HW: Notebook Quiz tomorrow, catch up on notes!

Notebook Quiz 1) What was the Aim for page 5 (8-28)? 2) What was your answer to the DONOW for page 12 (9-12)? 3) What was your answer to the exit slip for page 2 (8-22)? 4) What is the American Dream definition on page 3 (8-25)? 5) What was your answer to the exit slip for page 11 (9-9)?