1. WHAT YOU NEED: Orange literature book Vocab List #9 Something to write with Paper for notes

2. Recap: Native American Literature Time period? How stories are told? Commonalities between the stories? The Enlightenment: The Age of Faith Time period? Puritans? Characteristics of Puritan writing?

3. THE ENLIGHTENMENT The Age of Reason 1750-1800

4. Read: “Rise of Rationalism and Independence” pg. 5 “The Age of Reason: Tinkerers and Experimenters” pg. 14-19 Define: rationalism deism R.I.T. 11-12. 1: Determine central ideas or themes of a text.

5. Historical Time Period Transition from ignorance of the Puritans to logic Development of American character, identity, and democracy A distinct rise in patriotism The Revolutionary War begins 1754 – French and Indian War 1770 – The Boston Massacre 1773 – The Boston Tea Party 1776 – The Declaration of Independence 1787 – U.S. Constitution signed R.I.T. 11-12. 3. Analyze how and why events develop and interact over the course of a text.

6. Types of Political Writing Political pamphlets Essays Speeches Documents Mostly political Characteristics of Writing Nonfiction Political Persuasive & argumentative: ethos (ethics) & logos (logic) Instructive in values and morals Goal was to instruct and make people think Highly ornate writing style

7. “Benjamin Franklin” Pg. 65 “Autobiography” by Benjamin Franklin Pgs. 67-71 “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum inspired by Benjamin Franklin Pg. 72 “Poor Richard’s Almanac” by Benjamin Franklin Pg. 74 Aphorism: short phrase expressing a wise, thoughtful, original idea Read: R.I.T. 11-12. 8: Evaluate the reasoning in U.S. texts R.I.T. 11-12. 9: Analyze eighteenth century foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance. R.I.T. 11-12 9. CCR: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

8. Breaking Down the Virtues Temperance – showing restraint Silence - … silence… Order - organization Resolution – to decide Frugality - cheap Industry – ongoing work Sincerity – genuine, honest Justice – wrong no one Moderation – a happy medium Cleanliness – shower… Tranquility – calm, patience Chastity – purity Humility - humble

9. Write: 15 minutes: 12/2/13 Journal #2.5: Bag of Bad Habits Pick up your own journal for this writing exercise. Self-improvement is human nature. Franklin began attempting to achieve moral perfection by making a list of his flaws and charting his progress on a day-by-day basis. Think of 5 things you would like to change about yourself or the way you interact with others. From that list, choose 3, explain why these are most important to you, and tell how you can attempt to change them. Sign your journal with your number when finished. W. 11-12.2 4: Produce clear writing appropriate to task. W. 11-12. 9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support reflection. W. 11-12. 10: Write routinely over extended periods of time. L. 11-12. 2: Demonstrate a command of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

10. FROM MORAL PERFECTION TO POLITICS & PERSUASION

11. Read: “Patrick Henry” Pg. 78 March 23, 1775 - Patrick Henry’s “Speech to the Virginia Convention” Henry was speaking before the Virginia assembly in support of his motion to form a Colonial militia, which previous speakers argued would only provoke England. Handout available for download on my lesson plan page. Due Wednesday Norman Reedus channels Patrick Henry R.I.T. 11-12. 10: Read and comprehend informational texts independently and proficiently. S.L. 11-12. 3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetoric.

12. Discuss “Speech to Virginia Convention:” Loaded language – wording that attempts to persuade an audience through use of the word’s connotation Figurative language – expressing ideas indirectly Similes, metaphors, personification, etc. Persuade – to cause one to do, or believe, something through ethical, emotional, or logical appeals Reason – the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic Ethos – ethics Logos - logic S.L. 11-12. 1: a- come to discussion prepared d- respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives. S.L. 11-12. 3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetoric. L. 11-12. 1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when speaking.

13. Write: 10 minutes: 12/4/13 Journal #2.6: Pick up someone else’s journal for today. Consider some of the things people want to change about themselves. Does this “stranger’s” list have any similarities to your own? If so, analyze why you think you and this stranger have some ‘bad habits’ in common. If not, offer a suggestion or two as to how this stranger can break or improve some of the items on his/her list. W. 11-12.2 4: Produce clear writing appropriate to task. W. 11-12. 9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support reflection. W. 11-12. 10: Write routinely over extended periods of time. L. 11-12. 2: Demonstrate a command of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

14. Read: “Thomas Paine” Pg. 85 “from Crisis No. 1” by Thomas Paine Handout available for download on my lesson plan page. Due: Friday R.I.T. 11-12. 10: Read and comprehend informational texts independently and proficiently. S.L. 11-12. 3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetoric.

15. Discuss “from Crisis No. 1:” Pathos – emotions Finding textual evidence throughout the text S.L. 11-12. 1: a- come to discussion prepared d- respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives. S.L. 11-12. 3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetoric. L. 11-12. 1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when speaking. R.I.T. 11-12. 1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support claims.

16. Read: Abigail Adams’ “Letter to John Adams” Pg. 109 – including “Political Points of View” What arguments does Abigail Adams advance for granting rights to American women? Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s “from Declaration of Sentiments of the Seneca Falls Woman’s Rights Convention” Pg. 110-111 – including “Political Points of View” Does Stanton use pathos, logos, or both in her list of abuses of women’s rights? Consider pathos, ethos, and logos. Compare Adam’s letter to Stanton’s speech. R.I.T. 11-12. 1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence. R.I.T. 11-12. 2: Summarize key supporting details and ideas. R.I.T. 11-12. 6: Determine author’s point of view or purpose with effective rhetoric ; consider how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, and beauty of a text. R.I.T. 11-12. 9: Analyze two eighteenth century foundational U.S. texts for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features.