Tuesday

We will continue with the Fireside poets today.

We will read Oliver Wendell Holmes pages 348 - 352.  Answer questions 1-4 and 6 on page 353.

American Romantic Period

Today we will finish presenting Unit I Projects, and then we will go over Unit 2: The American Romanticism Finally, we will read the overview of the unit - pages 305-313. Homework, finish reading this sections. Unit Learning goal: Students will demonstrate knowledge of nineteenth century foundation works of American Literature by determining how a theme is developed over the course of text by analyzing structure, author’s choice of details, and character; and, by writing an essay on how these elements (or one of them) influences the meaning of the novel as a whole. Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal: 4 – The student can write a 5-10 page essay that explores how structure, details (symbol, imagery, figurative language) is developed of the course of the novel and how it influences the meaning of the novel.  3 – The student can write a 3-5 page essay that explores how structure, details (symbol, imagery, figurative language) is developed of the course of the novel and how it influences the meaning of the novel.  2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can write a 3-5 page essay that explores how structure, details (symbol, imagery, figurative language) is developed of the course of the novel and how it influences the meaning of the novel.  1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to the student can write a 3-5 page essay that explores how structure, details (symbol, imagery, figurative language) is developed of the course of the novel and how it influences the meaning of the novel.  Objectives (smaller chunks of overall goal) and suggested time periods At the end of this Unit the Students will be able to 1)  List and explain 3-5 symbols from the novel The Scarlet Letter 2)  Discuss the basic structure(s) of The Scarlett Letter 3)  Given the main ideas of various pieces of Romantic Literature 4)  List the key aspects of Romanticism 5)  List the key aspects of transcendentalism 6)  Discuss who the Fireside poets were and what they believed in 7)  Keep a dialectical journal while reading The Scarlet Letter 8)  Evaluate the purpose and argument of public advocacy 9)  Determine two or more themes in a text 10)          Discuss the importance of rhyme scheme and stanza structure and how they create meaning 11)          Compare Emerson and Thoreau  Major Themes addressed: The idea of individualism and the purpose of nature. The meaning of sin and forgiveness. Sometimes to be patriotic means to protest one’s government. The meaning of truth and the idea that everyone has a dark side. Is the price of progress ever too high? Anchor Text(s)/Additional Instructional Resources: The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne EARLY ROMANTIC LITERATURE “The Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving FIRESIDE POETS “A Psalm of Life” and “The Tide Falls” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “The Chambered Nautilus” and “Old Ironsides” by Oliver Wendell Holmes THE TRANSCENDENTALISTS “Self-Reliance” and “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience” by Henry David Thoreau GOTHIC “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe.

Wednesday

Today I'm going to have you break up into groups and outline PART 3 of the novel.

First we will look at the last "major" beat writing: Gregory Corso and "Marriage"

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Finally we need to review what the test on Monday will look like:

Part I (50 points): In an essay of 1-2 pages discuss how the novel works as a 3-part structure make sure you incorporate how the structure reinforces a major theme and try to bring a symbol or two.  You will need specific examples from the text.

Part II (50 points)

On the Road

Also be able to do the following:

1) Discuss ho the "Road" works as a symbol in this book and connect it to a major theme (use specific examples)
2) Give examples of each of the following themes (2-3 examples of each): a) Different visions of America; b) Dissatisfaction with the status quo; c) Different versions of reality
3) Discuss the meaning of the conclusion.  What does it imply?  Why do think this?
4) Discuss how On the Road helped inspire the 60's counterculture (besides the drugs).

Their Eyes Were Watching God

1) Discuss Janie's journey - West Florida to Eatonville, Eatonville to the Everglades, and back to Eatonville.  What does she learn through these travels.
2) The Symbol of the Pear Tree.
3) Discuss and give examples of the theme of empowerment
4) Discuss on major allusion and how it works in the novel. 

Monday

So today we are going to go over PART II of your books (your outlines). 

First I will talk with On The Road and then I will talk with Their Eyes Were Watching God

First - we will look at MLA format and the beginning of HOWL

Thursday and Friday

On your own or in small groups (2-3) you should be doing the following things:

Outlining part 2 of your novels, and continuing to read and take notes on characters and themes.

Pay close attention to the reading schedule:


4/27 - page 32
4/28 - page 54
4/29 - page 76
5/2 - page 98
5/3 -- page 120
5/4 - 144
5/5 - 156
5/6 - 178
5/9 - 200
5/10 - 222
5/11 - 244
5/12 - 266
5/13 - FINISHED


THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

4/27 - page 33
4/28 - page 54
4/29 - page 76
5/2 - 98
5/3 - 120
5/4 - 135
5/5 - 150
5/6 - 160
5/10 - 180
5/11 - FINISHED
5/12 - Review for FINAL

On the Road and the BEATS

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Overview of the BEATS

Allen Ginsberg  (Carlo Marx) - "America"

Today - you need to read to page

ON THE ROAD part I

Today, I'm going to break you up into groups and I want you to outline part I.  Remember to connect part one to a major theme and begin to think about On the Road as having three moments.  

Think about traditional plot.  How would this novel fit a traditional plot scheme?  What is the conflict in this book?  

I also want you to think about how you would compare On the Road with Huckleberry Finn.  These are two texts that are normally talked about and compared to each other.

 Remember - you need to read to page 120 for tonight. 

NOTES FROM YESTERDAY

PART I:

Sal Paradise – main character, protagonist, narrator.  Book starts after his breaks up with his wife.  He is a writer.  Lives in New York with his Aunt.

Dean Moriarty – con man, hustler, spent time in reform schools, born on the road, father was a hobo.  The catalyst for Sal’s adventures.

MaryLou – Dean’s 1^st wife.  Doesn’t want to be with Dean, but at the same time wants to be with him.  By the time Sal gets to Denver she and Dean are getting a divorce. 

1^st section of this book deals with Paradise travelling and hitchhiking to Denver, and then from Denver going to San Francisco.

Rides:

a)    Flat bed truck

b)    Eddie

c)    The old woman who lets him drive

d)   Truck drivers

He hangs out in Chicago, sees the Mississippi, and talks, drinks with other men on the road (particularly in the flat bed truck).

Jazz – bebop: Charlie Parker, Miles Davis. 

Denver:

Chad King – more serious, and appears to be an artist, but respectable.

Carlo Marx – poet, person who spends lots of time with Dean talking, and maybe helping his learn to write.

Camille – mistress of Dean, doesn’t like Carlo, blonde.  Grad students. 

San Francisco:

Sal lives and works with Remi as a security guard.  Remi steals food using a Truman quote.

Remi – Sal knows Remi from Prep School.