Day 15 - August 30, 2019

EQ: What is a crucible? How does this title apply to what we are about to read? What is a Socratic discussion? What you buy....
melting pot. The sin is extracted. An open ended discussion. BUYS/OWNS YOU.

CRUCIBLE

1. What is mattress made of?
1. straw
2. Where does the idea of lawsuits come from?
1. Puritans
3. Why do we study history?
1. to learn from the mistakes we've made
4. What does history do?
1. teach us
5. What was the American Revolution fought over?
1. a divorce
6. Who is smarter... 50 years ago or now?
1. same. Adaptability is different. 
7. Who is the king of lies?
1. Satan
8. What is the golden rule for any politician?
1. get reelected
9. Protect your...
1. power
10. Is this fun or serious?
1. serious
11. Who is the most powerful person in the village?
1. the reverend
12. 
    

VOCAB QUIZ!!!! DUE MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT

1. You MUST use your first and last name for your grade to count. Ex: LindsayCivitella
2. If you take it more than once, use a new number each time. Ex. LindsayCivitella1, LindsayCivitella2
3. The highest grade you earn before midnight on Monday is the grade that is recorded. 
4. Good luck!!

GAME CODE

354397

Ask your students to join game with this code at https://join.quizizz.com 

VOCAB 26-50

26. scapegoat - someone who will take the fall, blame, and can't fight back
27. Mass hysteria - when on a large scale, chaos spreads
28. magistrate - judge
29. crucible - pot (extremely hot) used to melt and refine metals.
30. wit - intelligence
31. gallows - place where people are hanged
32. sport - playing
33. pulpit - place from where the preacher delivers the sermon
34. apprentice - working under someone for experience
35. abominations - horrible sins or events of disgust against God
36. Aye - yes
37. soiled - stained, dirty
38. baptized - to be cleansed with water
39. mischief - trouble making, playful misbehavior
40. pretense - pretending
41. Hypocrisy - two faced; to say one thing and do another
42. Covenanted - you have been promised heaven because of your devoted life to God.
43. prodigious - great, enormous, giant
44. foreshadowing - hints at what is to come later in the story.
45. Candor - give all details, true open book
46. sermon - message given by preacher
47. hearsay - rumor
48. pathological - it's very naturally wrong and you are without regret
49. bewildered - confused
50 Martyr - someone who is willing to die for a cause

Day 14 - August 29, 2019

EQ: What is Puritan Plain Style? Who are the heathens? If things go wrong, who do you blame?
A very plain style of writing. Diary-like. Witches and Native Americans. Heathens

1. What is a witch hunt?
1. a wild goose chase
2. Who said "it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to talk and remove all doubt?"
1. Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln
3. Witches cannot do what?
1. say the Lord's Prayer
4. Male witches are called?
1. Warlocks
5. Where does this idea of selling your soul come from?
1. Faust
6. What is the most valuable thing?
1. knowledge
7. Ignorance is what?
1. bliss
8. What do we celebrate to destroy paganism?
1. Halloween
9. Why is butter so significant?
1. They have no flavor in their life. 
10. Who is at the top?
1. the reverend
11. Tell a lie once, it's a lie... tell a lie a thousand times, it's the truth.
1. you start believing it to be true. 
12. Does torture work?
1. Yes
13. Goode and Osborne, where are they on the pecking order?
1. Pretty high at the top. They are good people in the village. 
14. How much $$ is your freedom worth?
1. priceless
15. You are I. U. P. G?
1. Innocent until proven guilty
16. Puritan society was G U P I?
1. Guilty until proven innocent
17. 
    

Day 13 - August 28, 2019

EQ: Where were all immigrants in the 1600's heading and why?

Salem Witch Trials

1.  Where does the idea of witches originate from?
1. England
2. What are the Puritans after?
1. weeding out those who sin
3.  What is your origin?
1. Where you are from 
4.  When did you become American?
1. generations later
5. All ships coming to the NW landed where? 
1. Jamestown
6. What boat didn't make it?
1. The Mayflower
7. What did Samoset learn in UK?
1. English
8. What year do the Puritans make it to the New World?
1. 1620
9. What do the people of Salem argue over?
1. money and power
10. 2019 what do people argue over?
1. money and power
11. What do doctors do now?
1.  diagnose
12. If the doctor can't explain it, then?
1. they are a witch
13. Witches are not able to say?
1. the Lord's Prayer

Day 12 - August 27, 2019

EQ: What does this mean, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. What does this mean for the USA Army, the Pawnee and the Sioux?

Native American Study

1. What has changed in your thinking about Native Americans from our unit study of Trail of Tears, Massacre at Wounded Knee, Dances With Wolves, Origin Myths, lectures, side readings, Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, 5 W's, and everything else we have studied. Tell me three impacts. 

HOMEWORK

You started USATestPrep this morning. It is due tomorrow evening by Midnight. You MUST get an 80% for the grade to count. Unlimited attempts - get working!

Day 11 - August 26, 2019

EQ:  What is the most important lesson or event or the thing that stands out for you the most from this book?  When is the last time you have read a book from cover to cover?  Rate this book on a scale of 1-10… 10 best.

Part Time Indian: Page 197 Long Conversation

1.   How many have you been to?

                     a.       4
2.       What is the most abused drug in the world?
               a.       alcohol
3.       What drug kills more people  each year than all others?
              a.       alcohol
4.       What is the worst way to die?
              a.       Drowning or fire
5.       Does Jr’s  sister leave, if Jr. stays at Wellpinit?
              a.       No
6.       What are you living for?
              a.       Up to you. Make your life worth living
7.       What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?
              a.       Up to you
8.       Would you do it again?
              a.       Maybe?
9.       What is the moral of the story?
              a.       Live your life to the fullest

August 20-23, 2019

We have finished Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. You will work with your group to create a life-size character from the book. Rubric will be passed out in class. Make sure you turn this in on Friday for your project to be graded!

Friday - begin analyzing impact of Dances With Wolves.

Day 10 - August 19, 2019

EQ: What was the punishment for what happened to Junior's grandmother, and after the article we read, why do you think things are the way they are?
The Native Americans are not following through with punishment. They deal with their own on their own.

Part Time Indian

1. Do you believe the FBI just doesn't care?
1.  No
2. What is first degree crime?
1. premeditated
3. What degree does the Indian who killed Jr's grandmother fall under?
1. 3rd
4. Do you want a funeral or a party?
1. depends

Day 9 - August 16, 2019

EQ: What did the entire gym do to Junior when he walked in? Turn their back. Why did they do that? They thought he was a traitor.

PART TIME INDIAN

1. The buffalo was seen as what?
1. a natural resource
2. Would you hunt buffalo?
1. Yes
3. What is the reason for life?
1. meet new people
4. 
   

Day 8 - August 15, 2019

EQ: If you don't have a notebook tomorrow, what will happen?
You will not be able to take the notebook check.

PART TIME INDIAN

1. What does the Vince Lombardi quote mean?
1. if you do something with full passion, your life will be rich. 
2. Who do people love?
1. themselves
3. Change, how hard is it?
1. You can want it, but they need to change. 
4. What changes people? Examples, rock bottom...
1. spiritual, influences, living in different pattern than you want
5. 
   

Day 7 - August 14, 2019

EQ: What happened at the end of Chapter 14, that is a bit of a paradox?
Although Rowdy gave Junior the finger, he didn't rip up the cartoon.
What do you think this means?
Even though he doesn't show it, Rowdy still cares. Junior definitely does too.

PART TIME INDIAN

1. What is bulimia?
1. binge and purging food - eating disorder
2. What is anorexia?
1. When you starve yourself - eating disorder
3. Is it normal to try to be skinnier than you should be?
1. no
4. 
   

Day 6 - August 13, 2019

EQ: What happened to Junior on Halloween night around 10pm? What was Junior's greatest fear about this event?
He was mugged for spare change. He was afraid it was Rowdy.

 PART TIME INDIAN

1. If you want to get married, what are 5 qualities you want in a spouse?
1. education, job, hard working, good morals, family foundation
2. What do smart people know?
1. nothing
3. What do dumb people know?
1. Everything
4. Who said THE MORE I LEARN, THE MORE I REALIZE HOW MUCH I DON'T KNOW?
1. Albert Einstein

Day 5 August 12, 2019

EQ: What is Junior's only chance at success? What must he do to attain it? What are the final thoughts on page 47?
Education; he must leave. The fellow tribal members are going to torture him because they are jealous. 

Part Time Indian Questions

1. What is the most powerful human emotion?
1. jealousy
2. Why does Rowdy respond in so much anger?
1. jealousy
3. Why is Junior so hung up on skin color?
1. taught behavior - racist
4. If school was optional, would you come?
1. if you want an education, you would
5. If you give homeless a dollar?
1. nothing
6. What would he have to do to be noticed?
1. change himself - be fake

Day 4 - August 9, 2019

EQ: What has poverty taught Junior? What is the cyclical effect for Junior? If Junior breaks the cycle, what must it take? It is a never ending cycle. He will stay poor. EVERYTHING.

Part Time Indian

1. What is the saying, nothing happens without ___. 
1. passion
2. what does it say about you, if we forget to come to school?
1. you aren't important
3. Is discipline good for you?
1. Yes
4. The most expensive thing you can own in life is
1. Peace of Mind
5. What does a 30 year old book say?
1. You don't matter
6. Genius without education is like silver in the mine means?
1. Having it without using it is pointless
7. Who said it?
1. Benjamin Franklin
8. Why did she stop? Why did dad stop?
1. no one pushed them
9. What do you deserve?
1. everything
10. Why does Rowdy hit kids, fight?
1. he wants people to feel the pain he feels
11. Where will Rowdy be in 10 years?
1. Jail or dead
12. Why?
1. hurt people hurt people
13. Where do you want to go if you could leave right now?
1. Anywhere.
14. Why will Indians be mad?
1. he's saying he's better than them
15. Do you honestly want to see your friends do better in life than you?
1. No
16. What is in his way?
1. money and transportation
17. W T I A W T I A W
1. Where There Is A Will There Is A Way
18. 
    

Day 3 - August 8, 2019

EQ: What caused the girl to fall? What is that called? Where in Greek mythology do we also see this?
Curiosity, archetype, Pandora opened the box

EQ: What caused the girl to fall? What is that called? When did that happen in Greek mythology?
Curiosity; archetype; Pandora's box

Part Time Indian

1. How do you get stereotypes?
1. you earn them
2. What are the first impressions of Junior?
1. poor, wants to be famous, special needs
3. Is it quality, to be able to laugh at yourself?
1. yes
4. What is his dream?
1. To be famous
5. How do we know as a nation, how many prisons to build?
1. 3rd grade literacy rate
6. How to be poor in life...
1. be an addict of some form, become a high school dropout, teen pregnancy
7. Was the father right?
1. yes, it's cruel for them to suffer
8. What is a new stereotype we have learned about Indians thanks to Rowdy?
1. they like to fight
9. What is a status symbol?
1. something that shows your importance
10. What is a status symbol for Indians?
1. their braids

Day 2 - August 7, 2019

EQ: What does it mean to assimilate, and what are stereotypes and how do you get them?
FIT IN WITH YOUR GENERAL SURROUNDINGS AND YOU EARN THEM

ORIGIN MYTHS

1. What are stereotypes about the Indians?
1. savages
2. Was that war or murder?
1. war
3. How long do they get?
1. a few months
4. Is that long enough?
1. no
5. If you're president, can you look weak?
1. no
6. You own Xbox (A) and (B) steals it, (C) buys it... who owns it? Possession is 9/10ths of the law. A or C?

TRAIL of TEARS
Research the Trail of Tears. Answer these questions in one paragraph.
Who was involved? What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did this happen? How did this plan get carried out?

VOCAB 1-25

1. origin - beginning, first came from
2. myth - made up story
3. archetypes - similarities from culture to culture
4. hindsight - to look backwards in history
5. assimilate - to become like the others
6. stereotypes - general beliefs about groups of people
7. cyclical - to go around and around without any change
8. catch 22 - danged if you do, danged if you don't
9. unlearn - the things you think are right aren't necessarily true
10. redundant - to do or say the same thing over and over the same way. 
11. paradox - natural contradiction to itself... jumbo shrimp
12. purge - to get rid of violently
13. illusion - when you think you see something that is not really there
14. allusion - reference to something in art, literature, or history
15. grapple - wrestle
16. Rhetorical question - not meant to be answered, just considered
17. moral - lesson that teaches
18. utopia - perfect society
19. theocracy - Government based religion
20. specters - ghosts
21. pagan - one without belief in God
22. Heathen - one who practices a belief without God
23. bliss - ultimate happiness
24. pious - deeply, deeply, religious
25. pecking order - societal order of hierarchy
26. 
    

Day 1 - August 1, 2019

EQ: Who were the 4 main exploring countries in 1492, and where did they go? Why is 1492 significant? What year was the first British colony founded?
England, Spain, France, Portugal
USA, Florida/Mexico, Canada, Brazil
First time explorers knew there was another 1/2 of the word
1607 first English colony


Origin Myth Questions:

1.  If it was you, do you welcome the Spanish?
1. No
2. Why are the Spanish there?
1. Gold
3. Where was the first unsuccessful colony in Virginia?
1. Roanoke
4. What does it men that hindsight is 20/20?
1. if you knew then what you know now
5. Smallpox is estimated to have wiped out?
1. 30 million
6. What is an origin myth?
1. story of creation
7. How do Native Americans keep history?
1. ORAL tradition
8. What tribe are we reading?
1. Onondaga
9. From modern day
1. New York
10. She fell because she was 
1. curious
11. This origin myth explains the beginning of 
1. Grizzlies walking upright vs. on all fours
12. 
    
13. 
    

Syllabus

AHS English Department Syllabus – Fall 2019

American Literature and Composition

Mr. Erik Fridborg & Mrs. Lindsay Civitella

Room 2214

Phone: (770) 975 – 6503 x7012214

Email Address: Erik.Fridborg@cobbk12.org     Lindsay.civitella@cobbk12.org

Blog: FridborgAmericanLit.blogspot.com

This course is designed for the student who has an interest in the interpretation of American literature. This examination is accomplished through argumentative and expository writing. This course integrates writing, grammar and usage, speaking and listening. It includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. I will utilize our school blog daily to communicate and provide resources. Please check out the amazing resources there!

Required Text: Students will be assigned a consumable textbook that closely aligns with the Georgia Standards for ELA. Textbook will remain in the classroom, unless homework is assigned.  

Students will also need to obtain a copy of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We will be utilizing this text to explore the American Dream, graphic novels, and conflict. If you need assistance acquiring this text, please reach out to Coach Fridborg or Mrs. Civitella. Students will need this book no later than August 9th.

Grading: The gradebook will be updated weekly. Formative grades are those where your student is practicing the standard(s). Summative grades are those where your student is proving mastery of the standard(s). Please monitor your student’s progress via ParentVue. Information for login may be obtained through the counseling office.

A: 100-90                       B: 89-80                            C: 79-74                        D: 73-70                     F: 69 and below

We are an EOC course. The grading will be as follows:

Formative assessments – 30%

Summative assessments – 50%

EOC – 20%

Make-up Policies and Late Work

·       Late work may be turned in for ½ credit (½ of the actual grade earned) for up to 5 days from the assignment due date.  A zero will be recorded in the gradebook until the assignment is turned in.  On the 6^th day, if the assignment is still not turned in, no credit will be awarded for the assignment.

·       When absent, students are expected to make-up or arrange to make up missed assignments. Please check our class blog – there are valuable resources there.

Tutoring: If you need additional help, please come see me. We can arrange before or after school, or during Buc Block.

Supplies: Students will need tools daily to be successful in this course. It is an expectation that students arrive with:

·       Pencil

·       Blue or black pen

·       Highlighter

·       Spiral/Composition Notebook

Teachers will provide supplies to complete group projects; however, your students may prefer their own: scissors, glue stick, markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils.

Class Rules:

1.       Be in the classroom when the bell rings

2.       Come prepared with supplies to learn

3.       Be respectful of teachers and fellow classmates

4.       No food or drink

5.       Cell phones remain in backpacks unless BYOD is announced by the teachers.

Cell Phone Policy: Allatoona is utilizing CCSD’s Bring Your Own Device Policy. Students may bring their own tablet or cell phone as a learning tool, and will only be permitted to use this when announced by the teacher. If BYOD is not in place during instruction, I will take up the device and turn it into the front office, as outlined in the Student Handbook on pg. 16.

Movies and Media: We firmly believe that multimedia assists in bringing the literature alive for students. We will be watching film clips of stories we read, and in some cases, will be watching the entire movie. All movies will have a subsequent assignment and purpose in their viewing. Please review the movie permission slip (attached), sign, and return to me no later than August 5^th. If you have any questions, please contact me.

What will we learn?

Reading *Short Stories – We will read several short stories in class and for homework.  You will be required to complete assignments aligned with these stories. *Non-fiction and informational texts – We will read several pieces of informational texts, such as newspaper articles, biographies and other essays.  *Novels – We will read at least three novels in this course: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. These novels connect to our unit themes.  

Writing I will give you the guidelines and rubrics (grading scale) for all of our writings.*Response to literature – You will be required to write short essays about selected works of literature.  We will write these in and out of class.*Autobiographical – You will be required to write an autobiography about your life.  *Compare and contrast – You will be required to compose at least one essay in which you compare and contrast two or more things.  *Persuasive – You will be required to compose a research paper in which you will argue one topic. *Warm-ups – Students will be writing daily as their warm up. This may be in the form of journals, literary analysis, or vocabulary.

We look forward to working with your child! American Literature is a subject that we are both very passionate about teaching. We hope that through this course, your child will explore and enjoy the dynamic stories, writings, and projects encompassed in this course.