American Literature & Composition WHS:Week 2 American Literature & Composition

Last day to turn these in! Syllabus & plagiarism forms = ½ credit today only!

Bell Ringer: Monday, 8/19 Examining MLA: Correct these sentences: “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.”     “Dream may express profound aspects of personality” (Foulkes 184.)    

Corrected Versions: Corrected: Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263). Corrected: According to Foulkes' study, dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (184). *You may not use blind quotes in your writing!

What is a stereotype? Define the word stereotype using a dictionary or your personal device, and write the definition down in your notes.

Definition: Stereotype: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person

Native American Debate Native American Mascot Debate PowerPoint. . . Read & discuss two articles in class. Student responses (Class work if time permits: Begin today, and finish tomorrow.)

In class assignment: 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?

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