Quarter+4--American+Patriotism

Quarter 4--American Patriotism

The American Patriotism literature unit is the final literature study of the year. This thematic unit of study focuses on a "walk" through American history and literature. This unit is perfect for reviewing all necessary literature elements prior to the CRCT.

Literature Selections:
 * American Revolution--"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
 * Louisiana Purchase and Westward Exploration--Excerpt from Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose
 * Westward Expansion and Pioneers--"War Party" by Louis L'Amour
 * Civil War and Lincoln's Assassination--Excerpt from Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman
 * Lincoln's Assassination--"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman
 * Klondike Gold Rush--"The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert Service
 * Klondike Gold Rush and Author Study Continuation of Jack London--Class Novel: //White Fang//

CRCT Common Core Practice Homework--
 * Lesson 3, Due Tuesday, March 26, 2013
 * Lesson 9, Due Friday, March 29, 2013
 * Lesson 5, Due Friday, April 5, 2013
 * Lesson 7, Due Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lesson Powerpoints and Handouts:

Introduction to the Unit-- Content Map for American Patriotism: Introduction Powerpoint: Two-Column Notes Handout: Two-Column Notes Answers (Powerpoint): Two-Column Notes Quiz:

Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride"-- "Paul Revere's Ride" Lesson Powerpoint: Copy of the Poem: "Paul Revere's Ride" Analysis Handout:

Ambrose's //Undaunted Courage//-- //Undaunted Courage// Lesson Powerpoint:

--Extra Credit Opportunity-- Students can view the National Geographic Documentary Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West and complete the attached handout over the documentary. This documentary is available on Netflix and on Youtube. This extra credit assignment will REPLACE the lowest daily grade that is not a zero (0). This assignment is due by Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Handout:

"War Party" Lesson Powerpoint: "O Captain! My Captain!" Lesson Powerpoint: