Tuesday September 6 2016 BELLWORK 9616 Name Period

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

BELLWORK 9/6/16 Name, Period Number, Date!

Writing the introduction with a clear, meaningful thesis statement will create a map of where your paper will take me.

§ Identify common themes in Native American and Puritan literature. § What do themes tell you about the people? What does it tell you about their values and the world they lived in? § Using this information, write a thesis statement answering the essential question: What makes American literature American? Your essay should contain a strong thesis statement and at least three body paragraphs with evidence to support your opinion. Each body paragraph should have at least one quotation from any of the texts we have read so far. In all, you will have five paragraphs: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Identify common themes in Native American and Puritan literature. With your group, answer the following questions: § What is a theme? § What themes emerge from the literature we have read in class? § Consider: the Native American myths, The Iroquois Constitution, Of Plymouth Plantation, “To My Dear and Loving Husband, ” and “Huswifery. ”

Identify common themes in Native American and Puritan literature. Themes in Native American Literature: § Respect for the natural world § The value of community Themes in Puritan Literature: § Wilderness § Individualism § Christian faith Themes in both: § Self-reliance

What do themes tell you about the people, their values, and the world they lived in? The Native Americans The Puritans What do their themes tell you about their values and their lives? § What do their themes tell you about their values and their lives?

What do themes tell you about the people, their values, and the world they lived in? The Native Americans The Puritans § The Native American oral poets told the § America was like a Garden of Eden to § The Iroquois Constitution demonstrates § Due to their strict Calvinism, their histories of the tribes, their creation, their values, and their heroes. They used symbols in nature to represent their most cherished values; strong tree roots as an archetype for tribal unity and eagles to represent vigilance and power. their commitment to truth in alliances and the sacred bond of the community. the Puritans, at times attractive and full of hope, while also frightening with a different landscape from their native England a ruggedness with the weather, sickness, and attacks by the Native Americans. literature is filled with self-reflection. They scrutinized their lives for hints of grace.

What makes American literature American? Your essay should contain a strong thesis statement and at least three body paragraphs with evidence to support your opinion. Each body paragraph should have at least one quotation from any of the texts we have read so far. In all, you will have five paragraphs: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Start with thesis (it can be altered later if necessary, but you have to start with a plan). Write a thesis statement on the notecard with your group. We will examine these tomorrow for revision.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

BELLWORK 9/7/16 Name, Period Number, Date!

§ Several themes emerge from the texts of this time period including the Native American sense of community and respect for the natural world, the Puritan’s religious devotion and perseverance in the face of challenge, and from both cultures, an admiration for self-reliance.

The Introduction

§ an intriguing example § a provocative quotation that is closely related to your argument § a puzzling scenario § a vivid and perhaps unexpected anecdote § a thought-provoking question Think of your introductory paragraph in the shape of a funnel, moving from the general background to the more specific purpose of the paper.

Literature is defined by the people that create it and the rich experiences that have shaped their lives. In early American literature, there are two distinct voices: the Native Americans, who occupied the land first, and the Puritans, who sought refuge on its shores. American literature of the 1600 s included mythical tales, governing documents, poetry, sermons, historical accounts, and autobiographical material. Several themes emerge from the texts of this time period including the Native American sense of community and respect for the natural world, the Puritan’s religious devotion and perseverance in the face of challenge, and from both cultures, an admiration for self-reliance.

§ Use the order you have established in your thesis statement. For example, my thesis mentions the Native Americans, then the Puritans, and finally, a comparison of the two. Therefore my paper will look like this: I. Introduction II. Paragraph analyzing Native American texts, their values, and their contributions to American literature. III. Paragraph analyzing Puritan texts, their values, and their contributions to American literature. IV. A comparison of the two – what common ground they shared. V. Conclusion

I. III. IV. V.

II. Paragraph analyzing Native American texts, their values, and their contributions to American literature. Themes in Native American Literature: § Respect for the natural world In the invocation of The Iroquois Constitution, the confederate lords offer thanks to “the earth where men dwell, to the streams of water, the pools, the springs and the lakes, to the maize and the fruits, to the medicinal herbs and trees, to the forest trees for their usefulness, to the animals that serve as food, and give their pelts for clothing. . . ” (43). § The value of community “In all of your deliberations in the confederate council, in your efforts at making laws, in all your official acts, self-interest shall be cast into oblivion” (The Iroquois Constitution, 44).

III. Paragraph analyzing Puritan texts, their values, and their contributions to American literature. Themes in Puritan Literature: § Wilderness William Bradford wrote, “But that which is most sad and lamentable was that in two or three months’ time, half of their company died, especially in January and February, being the depth of winter, and wanting houses and other comforts; being infected with the scurvy and other diseases. . . (61). § Individualism, Optimism Revise thesis here! I can’t find a good quote to support this claim. § Christian faith In “Huswifery” by Edward Taylor, he prays, “Make me, O Lord, thy spinning wheel complete. . . And make my soul thy holy spoole to be” (81).

IV. A comparison of the two – what common ground they shared. Themes in both: § Self-reliance “We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening, he will at once warn the people of the confederacy” (The Iroquois Constitution, 43). “Being thus past the vast ocean, and a sea of troubles before in their preparation. . . They had now no friends to welcome them nor inns to entertain or refresh their weather-beaten bodies, no houses or much less towns to repair to, to seek for succor” (Bradford, 60).

II. IV.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Write for ten minutes. You should have at least a full paragraph of 6 -8 sentences. BELLWORK 9/8/16 Name, Period Number, Date!

The Conclusion

The Conclusion: Strategies to Avoid!

§Use the remainder of class time to work on your rough draft. You have a thesis statement, an outline for the paper, and quotations to use as evidence to support your claims. Have something ready to type tomorrow!

LEFT REMINDER!

Friday, September 9, 2016

Computer Lab Time