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Instructional Syllabus: American Literature 303/304 M. Sierra-Perry
I. First Semester
A. Tools for Inquiry
1. Reading Strategies
a. Reading Fiction
1. Preview the story(Prediction)
2. Visualize the setting(time, place, mood and point of view)
3. Make connections
4. Question events, characters, and ideas.
5. Predict what will happen next several times throughout the story.
6. Build on what you read.
7. Evaluate (ongoing)
b. Reading Nonfiction
1. Preview (look at title, pictures, bold-faced words)
2. Figure to the organization (chronological, categories, autobiography/biography, themes, cause/effect)
3. Separate facts and opinions.
4. Question what you read. Why did it happen? How did people feel? Author' style? Understand message or purpose?
5. Predict
6. Build on understanding (add new information to your knowledge about the topic.)
7. Evaluate the text (form opinion about the topic, author, presentation, etc.)
2. Note taking
a. Cornell two-column System of Notetaking
1. Before the lecture or reading
2. During the lecture or reading
3. After the lecture or reading
4. Write a short summary of what you learned from your note
taking.
b. Graphic organizers
c. Read-Encode-Annotate-Ponder (REAP) -Eanet, M. & Manzo, A.V.,
(1976). REAP- A strategy for improving reading/writing/study skills. Journal of Reading, 19,647-652.
d. Record-Edit-Synthesize-Think (REST) - Morgan, R.F., Meeks, J.W., Schollaert, A.& Paul, J. (1986). Criticalreading/thinking skills for the college student. Dubuque,IA:Kendall/Hunt.
e. Predict-Locate-Add-Note (PLAN) -Notetaking Strategy - Caverly, D.,Mandevelle T., & Nicholson, S. (November, 1995) PLAN: A study -reading strategy forinformational text. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 190-199.
3. Technology
a. Using Microsoft Word (American Visions/Poetry Analysis)
b. How to use PowerPoint(Day You Were Born)
c. NoodleTools(Research/Creating Works Cited)
d. Blackboard.com/Highwired.com (Syllabus/Course Information)
e. Library databases: EBSCOhost FullText, Subscription Services
B. Writing
1. Mini-report: What Happened on the Day You Were Born? (1st Qtr)
2. Reading Journal (1st Qtr)
3. Literary analysis:
a. Poetry analysis: TPCASTT (1st Qtr)
b. Character report (2nd Qtr)
4. Research Report (2nd Qtr)
C. Literature
1. Historical Documents (1st qtr)
2. Novel: Nothing But the Truth, Avi (1st Qtr)
3. Drama: The Crucible, Arthur Miller (2nd Qtr)
4. Oral Stories: Native American Works (1st/2nd Qtrs)
5. Short Stories: (1st/2nd Qtrs)
D. Research
1. Choosing a topic
2. Determining the parts of the report
3. Construct a KWL chart to activate background knowledge
4. Preliminary Research:Explore topic: Read/Question
a. Information search
b. note taking
c. add/delete parts of the report
5. Complete Report Preview handout
6. Identify report structure:Paragraph plan
7. Sort and classify information to build paragraphs that answer research question
8. Draft report
9. Peer Review
a. Revision
b. Edit
10. Construct final draft for submission
E. Language
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar and Usage
3. Syntax and diction
Final Exam: First Semester Exhibition
Standards
State Goal #1: Reading
A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
1.A.5a Identify and analyze new terminology applying knowledge of word origins and derivations in a variety of practical settings.
1.A.5b Analyze the meaning of abstract concepts and the effects of particular word and phrase choices.
B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.
1.B.5a Relate reading to prior knowledge and experience and make connections to related information.
1.B.5b Analyze the defining characteristics and structures of a variety of complex literary genres and describe how genre affects the meaning and function of the texts.
1.B.5c Evaluate a variety of compositions for purpose, structure, content and details for use in school or at work.
1.B.5d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.
C. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.
1.C.5a Use questions and predictions to guide reading across complex materials.
1.C.5b Analyze and defend an interpretation of text.
1.C.5c Critically evaluate information from multiple sources.
1.C.5d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.
1.C.5e Evaluate how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., complex dialogue, persuasive techniques).
State Goal #2: Literature
A. Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.
2.A.5a Compare and evaluate oral, written or viewed works from various eras and traditions and analyze complex literary devices (e.g., structures, images, forms, foreshadowing, flashbacks, stream of consciousness).
2.A.5b Evaluate relationships between and among character, plot, setting, theme, conflict and resolution and their influence on the effectiveness of a literary piece.
2.A.5c Analyze the development of form (e.g., short stories, essays, speeches, poetry, plays, novels) and purpose in American literature and literature of other countries.
2.A.5d Evaluate the influence of historical context on form, style and point of view for a variety of literary works.
State Goal #3: Writing
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.
B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.
3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and overall coherence.
C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
State Goal #5: Research
A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
5.A.5a Develop a research plan using multiple forms of data.
5.A.5b Research, design and present a project to an academic, business or school community audience on a topic selected from among contemporary issues.
B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
5.B.5a Evaluate the usefulness of information, synthesize information to support a thesis, and present information in a logical manner in oral and written forms.
5.B.5b Credit primary and secondary sources in a form appropriate for presentation or publication for a particular audience.
C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
5.C.5a Using contemporary technology, create a research presentation or prepare a documentary related to academic, technical or occupational topics and present the findings in oral or multimedia formats.
5.C.5b Support and defend a thesis statement using various references including media and electronic resources.