American Lit. Assignments *** When assignment posts are not up date, please check class binder upon return to school for all missed work, handouts, and upcoming tests or quizzes. However, if you will be absent for two or more days, please email me and I will let you know what you need to do in order to not fall too far behind.
Date	Agenda	Homework
8/18	· In class essay on summer reading book · Journal : brainstorm or free association of America/Americans (list words, images, thoughts, feelings that come to mind) · Take home textbook	· 1-2 page paper: What is an American? According to you, your definition, due tomorrow, Tuesday
8/20	· Journal · Add paradox and oxymoron. Tone, style , stereotype · America is Americans · What is an American?	· Read “my sojourn” pg 110 -115 · What do we learn or what does author learn about herself as an individual? · Define words to know · Complete vocab in action pg 117 · Due on block refl. Comp paper