Native American Voices- Unit One

This American literature unit focuses on Native American literature. The four lessons in this unit ask the student o research Native American myths and legends, participate in a storytelling, and write two poems based on modern Native American works and create a 3D author studies world.

Colonial America Beginnings to 1745 - Unit Two

Unit Two in the full course sequence for American Literature, has eight lessons. This American Literature unit focuses on the colonial period in literature. The eight lessons in this unit as the students to research various authors, use the Internet as a tool, write letters and journal entries, and prepare presentations.

Age of Reason- Unit Three

Unit Three in the full course sequence for American Literature, has eight lessons. This unit includes a study of the literature from the Age of Reason. The unit includes discussion, writing assignments, Internet activities, research and a project.

Romanticism- Unit Four
 

Romanticism, Unit Four in the full course sequence for American Literature, has fifteen lessons. This unit includes a study of the literature from the Fireside Poets, Irving, and others. The unit includes discussion, writing assignments, Internet activities, research, and a project.

American Renaissance- Unit Five

American Renaissance, Unit Five in the full course sequence for American Literature, has five lessons. This unit includes a study of the following authors: Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, Melville, Dickinson, and Whitman. The lessons include WebQuests, research, projects, presentations, discussions, and writing assignments.

The Scarlet Letter- Unit Six

The Scarlet Letter, Unit Six in the full course sequence for American Literature, has 14 lessons. This unit provides multiple activities for use with the novel as well as a unit test.

The House on Mango Street - Unit Seven

In this unit students will explore the novel The House on Mango Street , the author's style, the novel's literary elements, and Hispanic culture. The lessons include discussion, questions, writing assignments, 3D projects, posters, and other activities.