2. We will look at the literature of Arkansas and study the culture surrounding the settings of the works we read. True Grit by Charles Portis I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Various Arkansas Folk Tales Native American Myths Various Arkansas Folk Songs Various articles concerning Arkansas culture

4. Written by Charles Portis in 1968 Set in Fort Smith, AR and Indian Territory (now Oklahoma)in the 1870s

5. Music of the Era “Frog Went A- Courtin’"- Almeda Riddle “Frog Went A- Courtin’"- Almeda Riddle “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”- Iris DeMent “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”- Iris DeMent Art of the Era

6. Judge Isaac Parker—The Hanging Judge – Served in Fort Smith from 1875-1896

8. Read Chapter 1-3 of True Grit