AmLit-+Sem2+(2012)

American Literature and Composition Second Semester




 * 4 January 2012**

Homework- Read "I Heard America Singing" (510). Explain, in one paragraph, the main theme of the poem. Email upon completion to khuitt@brandonhall.org.

Notes- I Hear America Singing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn-audiobookThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- full text


 * 5 January 2012**

Homework- Begin reading __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__.

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 * 6 January 2012**

Homework- Read section #1 and Section #52 (p. 512 and 514) of __Song of Myself__. Write one paragraph on the main theme of each section (two paragraphs in total). The paragraphs should be emailed upon completion.

Notes- Song of Myself- Full Poem


 * 9 January 2012**

Homework- Read “Beat! Beat! Drums!” (p. 517). Take notes and write a one to two paragraphs explanation of the main idea of the poem.

Notes- Beat! Beat! Drums!


 * 10 January 2012**

Homework- Read “A March in the Ranks Hard-Prest, and the Road Unknown” (on-line). Take notes. Explain the imagery of the poem and what Whitman is trying to attain with this poem.

Notes- A March in the Ranks Hard-Prest, and the Road Unknown
 * 11 January 2012**

Homework- Complete test preparation for poetry test on Whitman tomorrow.

Notes- For the test, you will be given questions on the Walt Whitman poems we have read "I Hear America Singing", Poem #1 of __Song of Myself__, "Beat!Beat!Drums!" and "A March in the Ranks Hard-Prest, and the Road Unknown". You will be given copies of the poems to use as reference. Make sure you know the main idea of each of the poems and you are prepared to discuss each one, using direct quotations from the poems. **You __must__ answer three out of the four questions.**


 * 12 January 2012**

Homework- Complete quiz for Chapters 1-8 on __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__. Turn in before class tomorrow.

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 * 13 January 2012**

Homework- Write a paragraph description of the poem “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”.

Notes- Because I Could Not Stop For Death


 * 16 January 2012**

MLK Day Actitivies


 * 17 January 2012**

Homework: Complete notes and explanation of poem assigned in class by Emily Dickinson. Be prepared to present to class to the other student.

Notes: Success is counted sweetest The Soul selects her own Society I heard a Fly buzz when I died My Life had stood a Loaded Gun I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed A Narrow Fellow in the Grass


 * 18 January 2012**

Homework:Read Parts I-II of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (582-586). Highlight characteristics of Peyton Farquhar, the main character. Prepare for quiz.

Notes: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge


 * 19 January 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz for Chapters 9-16 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Turn in before class tomorrow.

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 * 20 January 2012**

Homework: Complete Part III of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". Highlight information that will help with explaining Peyton Farquhar as a character.

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 * 23 January 2012**

Homework: Complete character description of Peyton Farquhar. Must be at least two paragraphs in length.

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 * 24 January 2012**

Homework: Complete reading the introduction to Regionalism and Naturalism (618-627). Identify and define the literary terms in the section.

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 * 25 January 2012**

Homework: Read the excerpt from __The Autobiography of Mark Twain__ (636-645). Make a list of Twain's character traits and examples (at least five) of these traits in the story. Be prepared for quiz.

Notes: The Autobiography of Mark Twain - The excerpt starts with the line "An exciting event in our village was the arrival of the mesmerizer."


 * 26 January 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz for Chapters 17-22 on __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__. Turn in before class tomorrow.

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 * 27 January 2012**

Homework: Prepare for test on Dickinson, Owl Creek, Realism to Naturalism, and __The Autobiography of Mark Twain__.

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Test Review: 1. Be able to explain the main idea of the Emily Dickinson poem that you presented to the class. This answer must be at least one paragraph (five to eight sentences). 2. Explain how the author of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" used the different sections to create suspense in the story. This answer must be at least one paragraph in length (five to eight sentences). 3. Define regionalism and naturalism. 4. Write a character description of Mark Twain as a boy from excerpt of __The Autobiography of Mark Twain__. This answer must be at least one paragraph in length (five to eight sentences).


 * 30 January 2012**

Homework: Read in __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__ and begin working on quiz #4- due on Friday.

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 * 31 January 2012**

Homework: Complete worksheet on prepositional phrases.

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 * 1 February 2012**

Homework: Complete worksheet on participial phrases. Be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.

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 * 2 February 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz for Chapters 17-22 on __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__. Turn in before class tomorrow.

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 * 3 February 2012**

Homework: Complete worksheet on gerund and infinitive phrases.

Notes: Helpful Video on Gerunds and Infinitives


 * 6 February 2012**

Homework: Study for tomorrow's test on prepositional and verbal phrases.

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 * 7 February 2012**

Homework: Read "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" (660-666). Highlight traits of the characters in the story. Prepare for quiz on the story tomorrow.

Notes: The Notorious Jumping Frog Of Calaveras County


 * 8 February 2012**

Homework: Read pages 674-679 in "The Outcasts of Poker Flats". Take notes on the character traits of Mr. Oakhurst. Identify character traits.

Notes: The Outcasts of Poker Flats


 * 9 February 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz for Chapters 29-35 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Turn in before class tomorrow.

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 * 10 February 2012**

Homework: Write a two-paragraph character description of Mr. Oakhurst. Email upon completion.

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 * 13 February 2012**

Homework: Answer one of the study questions on "The Outcasts of Poker Flats"

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 * 14 February 2012**

Homework: Study for test tomorrow on "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and "The Outcasts of Poker Flats". You may create a study sheet to turn in for extra credit.

Notes: “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” 1. Structure- need to be able to explain the structure of the story a. Explain what a tall tale is and how the story is a tall tale. b. Explain the use of multiple narrators. i. The unnamed narrator ii. Simon Wheeler

“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” 2. The story as a redemption tale and as a fable a. Explain what a redemption tale is and how the story is a redemption tale. i. Flat/stereotyped character b. Explain what a fable is and how the story is also a fable. i. Flat/stereotyped character


 * 15 February 2012**

Homework: Complete the last quiz for __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__.

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 * 16 February 2012**

Homework: None- Parent's Weekend (but students should be thinking of paper topics for __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__.

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 * 17 February 2012**

No School- Parent Conferences


 * 20 February 2012**

No School- Parent Conferences


 * 21 February 2012**

Homework: Read Parts I and II of "The Open Boat" (712-717). Take notes on the characters and the ideas of Naturalism (please review definition) in the story.

Notes: The Open Boat


 * 22 February 2012**

Homework: Read section III of "The Open Boat" (717-720). Prepare for quiz on Sections I-III.

Notes: The Open Boat


 * 23 February 2012**

Homework: Complete section IV of "The Open Boat". Highlight and take notes. Focus on ideas of human nature that we have been talking about in class.

Notes: The Open Boat


 * 24 February 2012**

Homework: Use the weekend to work on your paper for __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__. Due on Friday, March 2.

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 * 27 February 2012**

Homework: Complete reading of Parts VI and VII of "The Open Boat". Take notes on characters and Naturalism.

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 * 28 February 2012**

Homework: Prepare for quiz tomorrow on Parts IV-VII of "The Open Boat". Work on Huck Finn paper.

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 * 29 February 2012**

Homework: Read and take notes on "The Weary Blues". Pay attention to rhythm and repetition. Be prepared to discuss the poem in class tomorrow.

Notes: "Harlem" "I, Too"


 * 1 March 2012**

Homework: Complete Huck Finn paper. Must be 1 1/2 to 2 pages and written in MLA style.

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 * 2 March 2012**

Homework: Read and take notes on "If We Must Die". Write a one paragraph explanation of the poem.

Notes: "My City"


 * 5 March 2012**

Homework: Read and take notes on "Any Human to Another" (on-line text). Copy and paste the poem into a word document and use the comment application to take the notes.

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 * 6 March 2012**

Homework: Complete test preparation for test tomorrow on "The Open Boat" and "The Harlem Renaissance".

Notes: Required: 1. "The Open Boat"- explain the idea that man is not in charge of his own destiny and life is not fair. Answer two of four: 2. Explain how Langston Hughes describes dreams in "Harlem". 3. Explain the turn in the sonnet "My City". How does the author set up this turn? Why does he do this? 4. How does "If We Must Die" express the life of a black man in the 1920s. How does the author set up this turn? Why does he do this? 5. Explain how the idea of sorrow is expressed in the poem "One Human to Another". What does this have to do with the Harlem Renaissance?


 * 7 March 2012**

Homework: None

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No Class- Experience Week
 * 8 March 2012**

No Class- Experience Week
 * 9 March 2012**

No Class
 * 19 March 2012**


 * 20 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on quiz for __The Jungle__. Due at the end of the week.

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 * 21 March 2012**

Homework: Read and take notes on Richard Cory. Write a one paragraph description of the poem.

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 * 22 March 2012**

Homework: Complete Quiz #1 for __The Jungle__.

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 * 23 March 2012**

Homework: Complete notes on "Chicago" and write a one paragraph explanation of the poem.

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 * 26 March 2012**

Homework: Read "Nothing Gold Can Stay" (900). Write a paragraph comparing the main theme of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to the main theme of "Acquainted with the Night".

Notes: Acquainted with the Night Nothing Gold Can Stay


 * 27 March 2012**

Homework: Complete notes on "anyone lived in a pretty how town". Write one to two paragraphs explaining the main theme of the poem.

Notes: anyone lived in a pretty how town


 * 28 March 2012**

Homework: Study for test tomorrow on modernist poetry.

Notes: Test Review- you must answer questions #1, 3, and 4. You will also need to answer either #2 or #5.
 * 1) Explain the use of perception in the poem “Richard Cory”. Use direct quotes from the poem to make your point. The answer must be at least one paragraph in length and show your understanding of flow in your writing.
 * 2) Explain the use of personification and structure in the poem “Chicago”. How does it help to present the overall theme of the poem? Be clear in your explanation of the structure and discuss it in the order of the poem, please.
 * 3) Explain how “Acquainted with the Night” expresses the theme of solitude. What images does the author use to create this theme.
 * 4) Explain the theme of the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”. In your answer, you must explain how the structure of the story is developed to put emphasis on the theme of the poem. Be sure to include your understanding of couplets in the answer.
 * 5) Explain Cummings’ use of syntax, common nouns, misplaced adverbs and elliptical phrases in the poem “anyone lived in a pretty how town”. Along with the explanation of these ideas, explain the idea of the poem and Cummings’ thoughts about small town life, as discussed in the poem.


 * 29 March 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz #2 for __The Jungle__.

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 * 30 March 2012**

Homework: Complete worksheet on adjective and adverb clauses.

Notes:Mr. Huitt's Quizlet


 * 2 April 2012**

Homework: Complete worksheet on noun clauses.

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 * 3 April 2012**

Homework: Study for grammar quiz tomorrow and work on quiz #3 for __The Jungle__.

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 * 4 April 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz #3 for __The Jungle__.

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 * 5 April 2012**

Homework: None- Spring Break

Notes: Mr. Huitt's Quizlet


 * 16 April 2012**

Teacher Work Day


 * 17 April 2012**

Homework: Read the first half of "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" (1034-1038). Take notes on the main characters. Be prepared to discuss theme and content in class.

Notes: The Life You Save May Be Your Own


 * 18 April 2012**

Homework: Complete "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" (1039-1043). Continue highlighting character traits. Prepare for a quiz on the story.

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 * 19 April 2012**

Homework: Read "Harrison Bergeron" (on-line text). Take notes on the irony and satire of the story. Prepare for a quiz on the story.

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 * 20 April 2012**

Homework: Complete Quiz #4 of __The Jungle__ for Monday.

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 * 23 April 2012**

Homework: Read "Ambush" (1138-141). Take notes on internal and external conflict, as well as the theme of the story.

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 * 24 April 2012**

Homework: Use tonight's homework time to study the exam vocabulary and work on the next quiz for __The Jungle__.

Notes: [|Mr. Huitt's Quizlet]


 * 25 April 2012**

Homework: Study for tomorrow's test. The test will include information from "The Life You Save May Be Your Own", "Harrison Bergeron", and "Ambush".

Notes: Topics for the test: 1. Character description of Mr. Shiftlet from "The Life You Save May Be Your Own". The character evolves throughout the story, so you cannot just discuss him at the beginning. *physical and emotional characteristics

2. Explain the overall satire of "Harrison Bergeron"- must be able use at least two examples of irony in your explanation.

3. Explain how the internal and external conflicts in the story "Ambush" work together to help the writer explore the theme of the story.


 * 26 April 2012**

Homework: Complete Quiz #5 of __The Jungle__. Due on Monday (via email).

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 * 27 April 2012**

No Class- Field Day- Quiz #5 for __The Jungle__ due on Monday.


 * 30 April 2012**

No Class- Standardized Testing/Earth Day/Senior Day

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 * 1 May 2012**

Homework: Complete assigned section on punctuation. Study vocabulary and grammar rules.

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 * 2 May 2012**

Homework: Complete assigned section on phrases. Study vocabulary and grammar rules.

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 * 3 May 2012**

Homework: Complete quiz #6 on The Jungle. Please email upon completion. Study vocabulary and grammar rules.

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 * 4 May 2012**

Homework: Read short story in packet. Answer question #1 in the packet. Be prepared to discuss on Monday. Study vocabulary and grammar rules.

Notes: Mr. Huitt's Quizlet


 * 7 May 2012**

Homework: Complete rough draft of essay question to review in class. Study vocabulary and grammar rules.

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 * 8 May 2012**

Homework: Study for exams. English exam on Friday. Read short story and poem prior to exam.

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 * 9 May 2012**

Math Exam


 * 10 May 2012**

Science Exam


 * 11 May 2012**

English Exam


 * 14 May 2012**

History Exam


 * 15 May 2012**

Foreign Language Exam


 * 16 May 2012**

Exam Review and Honors Convocation