1)Random journal from 2 nd period/3 rd period! 2)An orange literature book 3)Paper for notes to place in the literature section of your binder 4)Something to write with…

The First American Literature 1400(ish)

  Stories passed down through generations via storytelling Oral Tradition

  Hero’s Journey  Heroes must overcome challenges.  A trickster God interferes  Trickster enjoy messing with humans and causing havoc.  Their pranks are usually harmless.  Nature changes  The actions of heroes and gods usually affects nature.  Worlds are created  Creation can mean the creation of the world or the birth of a generation Types of Stories RL Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. RL Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. This includes figurative, connotative, and the impact of word choice on meaning and tone. RL Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

  At the top of the page write Journal #1 and today’s date (9/6/2013).  Answer the following question:  Think of at least 3 pros and 3 cons of a strictly oral tradition. Write in complete sentences.  Sign your journal entry with YOUR number. Journal #1 – 7 minutes W Produce clear and coherent writing W …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. L Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

  Page 4 – “Clash of Cultures”  Pages 6-10  Look at page 21 – define archetype  Pages “The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky”  “The Sky Tree” - Huron  “The Earth Only” – Teton Sioux  “Coyote Finishes His Work” – Nez Perce Reading RIT Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text RIT Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. RIT Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including validity of reasoning and relevance.

  Take 5-7 minutes to meet with your group.  Take our your myths and notes from yesterday.  Discuss the beliefs you formed yesterday.  Clarify any confusion in your group!  For your mini-presentations:  Everyone in the group must speak!  Summarize your myth.  Present your 3 beliefs and the textual evidence associated with each belief.  Eye contact, tone, volume, posture, and formality will all be taken into consideration. Tuesday 9/10/13 RL Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and draw inferences from the text. SL Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas SL Adapt speech to a variety y of contexts and communicative tasks L Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.

  In your group:  Read your assigned creation story  With your group, discuss what your tribe believes based off your story.  Write down 3 beliefs of your tribe, and use textual evidence to support the beliefs you’ve stated.  Summarize your creation myth. One of you will be telling the class about it!  After all groups have presented, turn in your group assignments. Inferring Tribal Beliefs RL Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and draw inferences from the text. SL Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas SL Adapt speech to a variety y of contexts and communicative tasks L Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.

  Considering all of the stories you’ve heard and what you have read about Native American Literature, let’s list some characteristics to describe the genre and style:  Animals are present to aid man  Repetition of names  Specific structure  Thesis – Something happens to disrupt the natural order  Antithesis – Plot development, what happens to return the world to the natural order  Conclusion – Harmony is restored, the cycle is completed  Reverence to nature Determine Genre Characteristics RL Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. SL Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas

  Purposeful storytelling  Relationships between humans, animals, and nature  Often patriarchal  Land is respected and is a source of strength  Cyclical patterns Determine Genre Characteristics RL Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. SL Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas

  Read through journal entry #1.  To identify the start of a new entry, write Journal #2 and today’s date  Respond to the prompt:  Think of 3 pros and 3 cons for Native American myths and folklore having been transcribed. Consider their availability on the Internet, and what your classmates wrote in Journal #1. Write in complete sentences.  Sign YOUR number at the end of the journal entry. Journal #2 – 7 minutes W Produce clear and coherent writing W …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. L Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

  Take 5 minutes to study for your vocab quiz #1.  When finished with the quiz, pick up “Yellow Woman” by Leslie Marmon Silko from the counter.  If you would prefer to read it on your phones/tablets/iPad/whatever it is you use… you can download it from my planbook.com page.  Begin reading “Yellow Woman,” it’s due tomorrow!  Get a head start on vocab list #3.  Make sure you have an unread book for your IRP, those MUST be signed up by tomorrow! Quiz Day! RL Read and comprehend complex literary texts independently and proficiently.

  Simon J. Ortiz - On Poetry & Language (begin. - 1:54) Simon J. Ortiz - On Poetry & Language  Sherman Alexie Interview (15:14 – 25:32) Sherman Alexie Interview Watch & Listen SL Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and orally. SL Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. SL Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

RL Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

RL Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

RL Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

  WRITE IN YOUR OWN JOURNAL!  Thinking about the stories you’ve read, and the images you’ve seen - Respond to the following question:  How do Native American myths, legends, and paintings provide insight to their world and worldview?  Sign your journal with YOUR number. Journal #3 – 10 minutes W Produce clear and coherent writing W …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. RL Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. L Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuations, and spelling.