Standard(s):   2.A.4a     2.A.4b     2.A.4c     2.B.4b     3.B.4a

Stage 1: Desired Results

Understandings

Students will be able to analyze in writing the use and importance of literary terms and concepts in various selections of American literature.

(Semester 1)  Students will recognize and relate literary terms and concepts to particular eras in American literature from the 1600's to the 1800's.

(Semester 2)  Students will recognize and relate literary terms and concepts to particular eras in American literature from the 1800's to modern times.

Essential Questions

Knowledge & Skill

(Semester 1) How does  the use of literary devices further develop character, style, tone, and theme?

(Semester 2) How will knowing definitions and applications of literary terms affect a student's skill level?

recognition and application of philosophical and cultural concepts pertinent to eras / continued application of devices and terms from previous years, plus poetic devices of slant rhyme, free verse, blank verse / plus atmosphere, tone, organizaton of ideas/structure, diction, syntax, parody.  Styles such as stream of consciousness, realism, naturalism, impressionism, and regionalism also taught.

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

reading passages, unit tests, (both objective and essay), timed writings, collaborative projects, subsearching texts, formal discussions (Socratic Seminars), use of critical articles to assess author's points, themes; literary analysis research paper

Performance Task Summary

Rubric Titles

Self-Assessments

Other Evidence, Summarized

Stage 3: Learning Activities