1. 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…

2. The First American Literature 1400(ish) - 1607

3.   Stories passed down through generations via storytelling Oral Tradition

4.   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. 11-12. 3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. RL. 11-12. 4. 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. 11-12. 9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

5.   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. 11-12. 4. Produce clear and coherent writing W. 11-12. 6. …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W. 11-12. 10. Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. L. 11-12. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

6.   Page 4 – “Clash of Cultures”  Pages 6-10  Look at page 21 – define archetype  Pages 22-25 “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. 11-12. 4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text RIT. 11-12. 6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. RIT. 11-12. 8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including validity of reasoning and relevance.

7.   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. 11-12. 1. Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and draw inferences from the text. SL. 11-12. 1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas SL. 11-12. 6. Adapt speech to a variety y of contexts and communicative tasks L. 11-12. 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.

8.   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. 11-12. 1. Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and draw inferences from the text. SL. 11-12. 1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas SL. 11-12. 6. Adapt speech to a variety y of contexts and communicative tasks L. 11-12. 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.

10.   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. 11-12. 9. 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. 11-12. 1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas

11.   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. 11-12. 9. 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. 11-12. 1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas

12.   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. 11-12. 4. Produce clear and coherent writing W. 11-12. 6. …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W. 11-12. 10. Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. L. 11-12. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

13.   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. 11-12. 10. Read and comprehend complex literary texts independently and proficiently.

14.   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. 11-12. 2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and orally. SL. 11-12. 3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. SL. 11-12. 5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

15. RL. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

16. RL. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

17. RL. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually. RIT. 11-12. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually.

18.   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. 11-12. 4. Produce clear and coherent writing W. 11-12. 6. …publish writing to interact and collaborate with others W. 11-12. 10. Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. RL. 11-12. 6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. L. 11-12. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuations, and spelling.