Compare & Contrast Chart

See what you KNOW about Native Americans and

Pilgrims. Then, see how they compare to you!

Group Discussion

William Bradford’s account reveals courage and

perseverance in the face of harsh conditions. Think of a

trying experience you may have had. Discuss how you coped

with the problem. Choose one to share.

Let’s SALSA!

• *Show actions that facilitate learning for the self and others

• *Actively participate and be cognitively present

• *Learn to be open to new learning

• *Set cell phones to off and send away

• *Act with a positive attitude

Guiding Question

Will humans ever change their thought process?

Why American Lit?

Now that you have had a small taste of American lit, let’s see why you study it...take notes

America the Beautiful and talented

• We read American literature for a number of reasons.

• First, great books shape our goals and values by clarifying our own identities.

• Second, reading American literature enables us to develop perspectives on events occurring both locally and globally.

• Finally, literature is one of the shaping influences of life

• Literature stimulates our imagination. By increasing our capacity to imagine, great literature makes our lives larger. Great writing becomes the voice that is great within us.

• This year, we will probe the characteristics of American literature, especially what makes it different from the literature of all other nations.

• You will learn why American literature is important to you, especially as we continue on in the 21st century.

Future shock

• Our world is changing in exciting –and frightening- ways. The 21st century has brought radical changes in the way we work, live, and even think. Give me examples!

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_century

• American literature is important in this century because it provides the moral touchstone we need to stay grounded in an age of dizzying change.

Just a thought

American lit shapes our goals and values by clarifying our own

identity, stimulating our imagination, and making our

lives larger. It is relevant to the future as well as the past.

Origin Myths and Early Colonial

Literature

Main Idea, Details, Notes, Summary

• This foldable is going to outline the expository text structure in the story “from Of Plymouth Plantation.”

• For each main idea (Voyage and Safe Arrival, The Starving Time, Indian Relations, and First Turkey) you will give at least three details that reinforce the main idea under the Pilgrim side.

• Lastly, you will summarize

But first, some background

• Native Americans- pgs 38-39—especially the central traditions of the Native Americans

• Age of exploration• English Settlements• Life of the Time- pgs 40-41• Literature of the Time- pg 42

Short Video

• This is a short video of what we are about to read about. This is an actual living museum.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4IBOcoYXE

Time to read all about it!

from Of Plymouth PlantationBy: William Bradford

Fill out your foldable as we go along!

Closure- Think about it…discussThe daring exploration of what is

now North America by English Puritans is motivated by a wish

for religious freedom. The Pilgrim’s earliest encounters

with Native Americans and with harsh, unfamiliar land are

difficult and frightening. So, what about the Native

Americans and their early encounters with the

Pilgrims?

Perspective Persuasion Piece• Type a 1-2-page narrative on the Native

American perspective of the Pilgrims’ landing.

• Use your foldable “from Of Plymouth Plantation” to help recall incidents that the Pilgrims described…then write about how this incident would be from the Native American perspective!

• USE DETAIL!! • A persuasion paper…persuade the reader

that you have taken on the role of a Native American!

• Go in the SAME order as your foldable…you MAY NOT add in things that did not occur in the excerpt of the story we read (like how you killed William Bradford).

• Finally, create a cover page for your piece. DO NOT use cheesy clip art.

• Due Thursday 8/27 by 11:59PM