1. FCHS: American Literature & Composition A
Tuesday, 9/03
FCHS: American Literature & Composition A

2. Bell Ringer: Tuesday, 9/03
1) we saw dad who was searching everywhere trying to find his golf clubs unfortunately he did not find them 2) for to months ive been searching for a certain kind of table for our hall made from walnut wood

3. Corrected Versions:
1) We saw Dad searching everywhere trying to find his golf clubs; unfortunately, he did not find them.
2) For two months I’ve been searching for a certain kind of walnut table for our hall.

4. Daily Agenda: Webquests are due today. Take notes on Puritan ideals.
Read background for “Of Plymouth Plantation” and read account. *This is a primary document!
Unit 1 test over Native Amer. Lit & intro to Colonialism/Puritanism Friday or early next week.
Expect a timed write early this week; make sure you’ve read:“Thanksgiving”, “Cultural Imperialism. . .”, and “Of Plymouth Plantation”.

5. Daily Agenda: Things to know:
Record what a “primary document” is and know that “Of Plymouth Plantation” is an example of one.
Define “denotation” and “connotation” in your notes, and know the difference!

6. Application: Reading Questions
1) How did the Pilgrims view the landscape of Cape Cod when they first arrived?
2) What kind of weather did the Pilgrims face after they landed?
3) How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims survive?
4) On the basis of these excerpts, what conclusions can you draw about the Pilgrims’ way of looking at the world?
their attitude toward nature
their attitude towards God
their attitude toward Native Americans
5) Do you think the treaty between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims was fair? Why or why not? Support your answers with proof.

7. Daily Agenda:
Begin reading "Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford.
Answer reading questions.

8. Daily Agenda: Questions due:
Unit 1 Test as soon as Friday (but maybe Monday/Tuesday of next week).
Graduation Writing Test Sept. 25th.