Warm-Up 1.) Turn in your creation myth to podium. Do this quietly on your own: 1.) Turn in your creation myth to podium. 2.) How can music and literature bring about social change? Write some examples of injustices we have these days and pieces of music or literature that can inspire people to take action against it.

Historical Narratives page 70-71 Historical Narratives are accounts of real-life historical experiences, written by either a person who experienced those events or someone who studied or observed them.

Primary Sources Primary sources are materials written by people who were either participants in or observers of the events written about. Letters, diaries, journals, speeches, autobiographies, and interviews are all primary sources. Primary sources offer valuable insights into the thinking and culture of a given time period. Use these strategies to bring the information to life: Determine a document’s origin. Try to understand the perspective and motives of the writer. Note sensory details that depict people, places, and events. Identify customs, values, or conditions of the culture or time period.

Secondary Sources Secondary sources are records of events written by people who were not directly involved in the events. Two typical examples of secondary sources are biographies and histories.

Slave Narrative The slave narrative is an American literary genre that portrays the daily life of slaves as written by the slaves themselves after gaining their freedom. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid711168620001?bck ey=AQ~~,AAAApYJinmk~,- 2yaQMCmIGHNPLdUv8PWJjTAMfFfw-ru&bctid=720861882001

The Interesting narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (1789) Page 82-83 Like other 18th-century slave narratives, his work Create a timeline of his life, from his capture as a slave to his writing of his narrative. Portrays the culture shock of a newly captured African Focuses criticism on slave traders, not slave owners Includes religious and moral appeals against slavery

The Middle Passage c.1600 - 1800

Figurative Language But my mother's hair, my mother's hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles all curly and pretty because she pinned it in pincurls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. -Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street Identify the four similes and metaphors in this passage. 2. Why doesn't Cisneros simply say, "My mother's hair smelled good?“ 3. Write a paragraph describing someone's hair using at least one simile or one metaphor.

Leaders What makes a leader? What makes an effective leader? What are some successful leaders of this day? Leaders Style of Leadership Pros Cons

He that will not work shall not eat.” – John Smith www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BRuQ3glx3Q&NR=1&feature=endscreen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXobSnfm-gc Born c. 1580-1631 Coined the name “New England” Offered to accompany the Pilgrims-who chose Miles Standish Wrote a how-to manual on establishing colonies Left the Jamestown colony after two years and never went back Page 92-93

The General History of Virginia (1624) Setting: The Jamestown Colony, May–September 1607 Page 94-99

SAT Prep Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions that follow it. (1) America is dependent on foreign oil, a fact that dismays many Americans. (2) Hybrid cars, most of which run on gasoline or diesel and electricity, can help America reduce its dependence on foreign oil. (3) They also reduce pollution. (4) Energy sources like electricity and solar power cut down on the harmful emissions that contribute to allergy- aggravating smog. (5) Lobbyists say that eventually hybrid cars will be just as affordable as gasoline-powered and diesel-powered vehicles. (6) However, the auto industry contends that the cost of the research and development of hybrids will drive the price of the product higher than consumers will accept.   Which of the following is true about the author of the passage? (A) The author is probably sympathetic to the auto industry. (B) The author is probably in favor of the use of hybrids. (C) The author is probably annoyed by lobbyists. (D) The author has probably participated in studies on the effectiveness of hybrid cars. (E) The author probably knows someone who purchased a hybrid. The passage implies that many Americans (A) dislike the fact that the U.S. depends on foreign electricity and solar power (B) dislike the fact that the U.S. is independent of foreign countries (C) appreciated the fact that lobbyists are working hard to reduce smog nationwide (D) disapprove of America’s reliance on foreign oil (E) have test-driven hybrids 

Writing Response Evaluate how various features of The Narrative Life and The General History of Virginia give you the most complete picture of this historical period. In a brief essay, evaluate how various features of the texts bring the ideas and events of this period to life. Consider: The themes of each selection Descriptive details, images and dialogue that enhance meaning and advance the writer’s purpose What the writer’s personal feelings and ideas add to your understanding or interest in the work