Week of September 3, 2012

11th Academic English
This week we'll begin our studies of the earliest American literature -- Native American Creation Stories.  On Tuesday you'll take notes during a powerpoint presentation on the introductory information from your literature anthology.  Wednesday through Friday we'll look at the Native American literature found in your book, discuss the similarities and differences between the stories, then look for a common structure in all three stories.  You'll use this information early next week to begin work on your own original creation story.

12th Academic English
This week we'll begin our studies of Anglo-Saxon literature.  On Tuesday, you will take notes during a powerpoint presentation on the introductory information from your literature anthology.  Wednesday through Friday we'll read and discuss three selections of Anglo-Saxon Exile Poetry.  We'll look for cultural influences in all three pieces, determining how societal values are represented in each of the poems.  We'll also look for themes that are common to all humans, no matter what the cultural or historical age may be.