1. Honors English III Rm. 137 Ms. Heuer

2. About the Course… American Literature: 1600’s-Present History of the United States  affected art and literature American Dream Included and excluded Changed over time Shared ideology  multiple authors depict the same ideas

3. Essential Questions for the Course: Why do American’s write? How does community shape identity? What is the relationship between money and happiness? What is the American Dream, and to what extent is it achievable for all? How has the American Dream changed over time, and differ from person to person?

4. Texts to be Read The Crucible The Great Gatsby Of Mice and Men A Raisin in the Sun Death of a Salesman The Secret Life of Bees Girl, Interrupted Zeitoun Various Short Stories, Poems, and Articles

5. Additional Work Sadlier Oxford Online Vocabulary Workshop Choice Reading Assignments Choice Writings Lesson Starters

6. Required Materials Bring to class every day: Full Class Text Choice Reading Text Writing Utensil Chromebook w/Charger Notebook/Binder Suggested Materials: Post-its/Stickys Highlighters Writer’s Notebook