WHS: American Literature & Composition Tuesday, 8/20 WHS: American Literature & Composition

Agenda: (10-15 minutes to finish & turn in or it’s late) In 3-4 solid paragraphs (6-8 sentences each), answer the following questions: Should the Native American mascot be changed? Why/why not? Implement 3 quotations OR paraphrases in your response. Make sure you use parenthetical documentation! Avoid using linking verbs!   2. How can stereotyping be combated in our culture today? Agenda: (10-15 minutes to finish & turn in or it’s late)

Agenda Take notes on “Native American Literature: Creation Myths”. Read “ Historical Background: In Harmony with Nature” pp. 20-22 in textbook & take notes. Read the Iroquois myth, “The World on the Turtle’s Back” pp. 24-30, and fill in the four functions of a myth chart! Be prepared for pop quizzes at any point! Agenda

Writing diagnostic/baseline writing: Wednesday & Thursday (tentatively) Sept. 25th = Writing Test Upcoming Dates: