1. WHS: American Literature & Composition A
Tuesday, 9/03
WHS: 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: IF begins today; distribute schedules.
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. . .”.

5. 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.

6. Daily Agenda:
Finish reading "Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford.
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!
Answer reading questions.

7. Daily Agenda: Questions due: by the end of class
Graduation Writing Test Sept. 25th.

8. Homework:
Read the “Thanksgiving” article, and highlight the important passages.
*You need to be familiar with both articles, along with “Of Plymouth Plantation” for the timed write.