1. American Romanticism and The Scarlet Letter
Unit 2: CP English 11
American Romanticism and The Scarlet Letter

2. Unit pre-test, objectives, and Terms
Objective- Learn the unit objectives and terms for Unit 2 over American Romanticism and The Scarlet Letter. Warm-up- Pre-Test

3. American Romanticism
Objective- Learn about the background of American Romanticism and understand it as a literary movement. Warm-up – Read pg , jotting down the main idea from each section. Identifying main ideas of a paragraph. Intro. American Romanticism HW- None
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Explore the relationships among individual works, authors, and literary movements in English and American literature and consider the historical, cultural, and societal contexts in which works were produced.
Common Core: RL By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

4. The Scarlet Letter introduction
Objective- Learn about the background of the novel in order to understand the time period it portrays and was written during. Warm-up- Read the article given and decide on a good title for the piece. Class Discussion Big Ideas/Themes PowerPoint HW- Research the laws of Colonial Massachusetts.
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Explore the relationships among individual works, authors, and literary movements in English and American literature and consider the historical, cultural, and societal contexts in which works were produced.
Common Core: RL By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

5. The scarlet letter chapter 1
Objective- Learn to identify exposition: main characters, setting, and initial conflict within a difficult text: The Scarlet Letter. Learn reading strategies for a difficult text. Warm-up- Read chapter 1 from The Scarlet Letter Read chapter 1 aloud and draw a picture based on the text Helpful Reading Strategies: Summarizing each paragraph, words not understood, Re-wording HW- Chapters 1 & 2 Due Tomorrow. Prepare for a Socratic Circle Discussion.
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Use a variety of pre-reading and previewing strategies to make conscious choices about how to approach the reading based on purpose, genre, level of difficulty, text demands and features.
Common Core: RL.11.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

6. Scarlet letter ch. 1 & 2 Socratic circles
Objective- Practice analyzing a text for deeper meaning. Warm-up- Answer the questions over chapters 1 and 2 of the book. Socratic Circles HW- Ch. 3 & 4 Due Monday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

7. Transcendentalism
Objective- Learn about transcendental writing and understand transcendentalism as a literary movement. Warm-up- Read “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson Highlighted Reading with two texts “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson and “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau Are you a transcendentalist? Quiz HW- Ch. 3 & 4 Due Monday
Michigan HSCE ELA: Standard 2.2 Use a variety of reading, listening, and viewing strategies to constrict meaning beyond the literal level.
Common Core: RI.11.5 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.

8. Ch. 3 & 4 Due Literature Circles
Objective- Learn how to participate in literature circles to discuss a complex text in great depth. Warm-up- Prepare for literature circles by filling out the lit. circles worksheet. Literature Circles Sharing of Ideas from Discussions Begin chapter 5- highlighted reading HW- Ch. 5-7 with quotes worksheet due Friday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

9. Reflective essay
Objective- Learn how to write a reflective essay using rhetorical devices. Warm-up- Read “Civil Disobedience” by Henry David Thoreau” using the Highlighted Reading Strategy. Review rhetorical devices Read “Thanatopsis” by William Cullen Bryant Reflective Essay Assignment HW- Reflective Essay Due Tomorrow

10. American gothic
Objective- Learn about the American Gothic Movement and understand characteristics of the literature in the time period. Compare and contrast romantic literature of many different authors. Warm-up- Turn in your reflective essay Read pg. 450 and 451 and complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because But So, So What Worksheet “The Devil and Tom Walker” Using the Same Reading Strategy HW- Paragraph comparing/contrasting the works of the transcendentalist writers and the American Gothics.

11. Author's perspective
Objective- Learn to identify author’s perspective and compare perspectives of different authors. Warm-up- Summarize the perspective of each type of writer: Romantic Transcendentalist Gothic Similarities and Differences in author’s perspective Diagram HW- Write a reflection that evaluates the perspectives of three different authors in the Romantic time period. Use three different quotations, one from each author.
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Comparatively analyze two or more literary or expository texts, comparing how and why similar themes are treated differently, by different authors. In different types of texts, in different historical periods, and/or from different cultural perspectives.
Common Core: RL.11.6 Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant.

12. Ch. 5-7 Due
Objective- Learn how to summarize an important section of a text. Analyze importance elements within a text. Warm-up- Ch. 5-7 Quiz Class Discussion of chapters 5-7 Identify important elements within the chapters HW- Ch and Inferences worksheet due Monday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

13. Ch Due
Objective- Practice analyzing a text in great depth. Participate in Socratic Circle Discussions. Warm-up- Turn in inferences worksheet Prepare for Socratic Circle Discussion- Ch Questions Socratic Circle HW- Ch. 11 & 12 Due Friday Video over the Fireside Poets Due Thursday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond by participating actively and appropriately in small and large group discussions about literature.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

14. Evaluation essay
Objective- Learn how to write an evaluation essay over a piece of literature. Warm-up- Read “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe Begin Writing Essay HW- Video over Fireside Poets Due Thursday Evaluation Essay Due Thursday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Write, speak, and use images and graphs to understand and discover complex ideas.
Common Core: W.11.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, organization, an analysis of content.

15. The Raven
Objective- Learn to interpret symbol, allegory, and unity of effect. Warm-up- Get your textbook and turn to “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe Read/Listen to “The Raven” Symbol, Allegory and Unity of Effect HW- Evaluation Essay Due Thursday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Interpret literary language while reading literary and expository works.
Common Core: RL.11.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

16. The fireside poets
Objective- Learn strategies for reading poetry and interpret language and elements of several poems from the fireside poets. Warm-up- Turn in Evaluation Essay Fireside Poets Quiz Jigsaw Reading of Fireside Poems HW- Ch. 11 & 12 Due Tomorrow
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Interpret literary language while reading literary and expository works.
Common Core: L.11.5a. Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text.

17. Ch. 11 & 12 due
Objective- Analyze a complex text for deeper meaning and style of an author Warm-up- Answer the discussion questions. Two Circles Discussion HW- Ch and Ch Summaries Due Monday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

18. Ch Due
Objective- Learn about the writing style of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Warm-up- Prepare for a whole class discussion over chapters Keep summaries for assistance in class discussion. Class Discussion Writing style of the author HW- Worksheet on Hawthorne’s writing style
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

19. Sentence variety
Objective- Review dependent and independent clauses. Learn differences between run- on sentences, comma splices, and fragments and how to avoid them in writing. Learn how to vary sentences effectively using complex, compound and complex, compound sentences. Intro. Video Sentences/Grammar Work HW- If not finished, finish grammar work
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Control standard English structures in a variety of contexts using language carefully and precisely.
Common Core: L.11.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

20. Modern day Scandals
Objective- Learn to connect a historical piece of fiction with ideas from present day. Warm-up- Read handout Modern Day Scandals Activity HW- Modern Day Scandal Letter Assignments with Research due Friday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Demonstrate an understanding of the connections between literary and expository works, themes, and historical and contemporary contexts.

21. Ch Due
Objective- Practice speaking and listening skills by participating in Socratic Circle discussion. Warm-up- Prepare for Socratic Circle Discussion with handout Socratic Circles Reading Time HW- End of Book Due Monday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Respond to literature in a variety of ways providing examples of how texts affect their lives, connect them with the contemporary world, and communicate across time.
Common Core: SL.11.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

22. End of Book Due Literary analysis
Objective- Learn how to write a literary analysis focusing on either symbol, characterization, theme or style. Warm-up- End of Book Quiz What is a literary analysis? Read the given handout Literary Analysis Worksheet Thesis Statement HW- Thesis Statement over The Scarlet Letter Due Tomorrow
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Develop and extend a thesis, argument, or exploration of a topic by analyzing differing perspectives and employing a structure that effectively conveys the ideas in writing.
Common Core: W.11.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant sufficient evidence.

23. Literary Analysis
Objective- Learn how to write topic sentences and transitions for a literary analysis. Learn how to cite textual evidence to support analysis of a literary work. Warm-up- Read “The Story of an Hour” Given Thesis- Write topic sentences and transition sentences Evidence/Textual Support HW- Topic Sentences and Transitions for Essay Due Tomorrow
Michigan HSCE ELA:CE Develop and extend a thesis, argument, or exploration of a topic by analyzing differing perspectives and employing a structure that effectively conveys the ideas in writing.
Common Core: W.11.1.a. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims, establish the significance of the claim, distinguish the claim from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim, counterclaim, reasons, and evidence.

24. Literary Analysis
Objective- Learn how to write a literary analysis over The Scarlet Letter. Review thesis statement, topic sentence, and transitions. Review evidence/textual support. Warm-up- Have Literary Analysis Worksheet Out Writing Time HW- Essay Due Friday
Michigan HSCE ELA: CE Develop and extend a thesis, argument, or exploration of a topic by analyzing differing perspectives and employing a structure that effectively conveys the ideas in writing.
Common Core: W.11.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant sufficient evidence.

25. Literary Analysis/Plot Test REview
Objective- Review elements of the book. Warm-up- Summarize The Scarlet Letter using the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So, So What Strategy Review Book Work on Literary analysis HW- Literary Analysis Due Tomorrow Plot Test Tomorrow Unit Test Tuesday
Michigan HSCE ELA: Focus: Strand 2: Reading, Listening, and Viewing, Strand 3: Literature and Culture
Common Core: Focus: Reading Literature Standards and Speaking and Writing Standards

26. Plot/Book test
Objective- Assessment of reading comprehension of a challenging text, The Scarlet Letter. Warm-up- Turn in Literary Analysis Plot Test HW- None
Michigan HSCE ELA: Focus: Strand 2: Reading, Listening, and Viewing, Strand 3: Literature and Culture
Common Core: Focus: Reading Literature Standards and Speaking and Writing Standards

27. review
Objective- Review material covered during Unit 2: American Romanticism Warm-up- Mrs. Borton visits Review Sheet HW- Unit 2 Test Tomorrow
Michigan HSCE ELA: Focus Standards- Strand 2: Reading, Listening, and Viewing, Strand 3: Literature and Culture
Common Core: Focus Standards- Reading Standards for Literature, Language Standards

28. Unit 2 Test
Objective- Assessment over concepts, material, and skills addressed during Unit 2: American Romanticism. Warm-up- Clear desks and get ready for test! Test HW- Binder Check Tomorrow
Michigan HSCE ELA: Focus Standards- Strand 2: Reading, Listening, and Viewing, Strand 3: Literature and Culture
Common Core: Focus Standards- Reading Standards for Literature, Language Standards