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Welcome to Honors American Literature! I hope that you will find this class both
intellectually challenging and engaging.
You are expected to complete the following assignments throughout the weeks of
summer vacation. Do not wait until the last minute! A little each week will go a long
way. Please take your time, be creative, and ask any questions that may arise. You
will find all n
ecessary materials on our class website (M
sKosinski.weebly.com).
Directions: Follow the steps for each unit. All materials are available on our class
website. Upon completion, you will email your t yped assignments to me. I am
expecting o ne email for each unit. Your subject lines should look like the
following:
● LastnameFirstname_NativeAmericanUnit
● LastnameFirstname_PuritanUnit
Assignments should be attached as a Microsoft Word document or Google Doc.
Please organize the assignments using the provided steps as labels.
● Example: “Native American Unit - Step 2 Assignments”
● Example: “Puritan Literature Unit - Step 3 Assignments”
Due Dates & Warnings:
★ Both units and their assignments are due F riday, August 10, 2018.
★ I expect you to ask questions if you are unsure or confused.
★ Each unit is worth 15 points. Late, incomplete, and missing assignments will
be graded accordingly. (Don’t start off the year with a “0” in the gradebook!)
★ Please send both emails to m kosinski@cardinalmooney.org.
Enjoy your summer. May God bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Ms. Kosinski
Unit 1: Native American Literature
Step One: Watch & Learn
● Access the class website (mskosinski.weebly.com)
● Watch the “Introduction to Native American Narratives” lecture video, “The
Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards” Crash Course video, and the
Reel Injun (2009) trailer.
○ Take notes on the “Introduction to Native American Narratives” and “The Black
Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards” videos. You will need to apply this
information.
○ There will be an open-note assessment when class resumes!
Step Three: Creative Application
➢ Puritan Journal: Write a journal or diary entry that reflects the Puritan style
and manner.
○ Apply at least three different characteristics (from the “Characteristics of
Puritan Literature” handout). 1
50-250 words.
○ At the end of your entry, write a short paragraph (2-4 sentences) explaining
how you applied at least three characteristics of Puritan literature in your
writing.
➢ Poetic Prayer: Write a thoughtful, original prayer that incorporates the
different types of imagery.
○ Consider the following b efore writing your prayer:
■ What does your faith look like? What does it sound like? What does it
smell like? What does it taste like? What does it feel like? How does it
move? What emotions does it evoke?
■ What do you want to tell God? What are you thankful for? What are
you struggling with right now? Why do you need Him?
○ Your well-written prayer should contain a
t least twelve (12) poetic lines.
■ Prayer: “a spiritual communion with God, as in supplication,
thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.”
■ The prayer must include t he seven different types of imagery.
● Seven Types of Imagery: Visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory,
tactile, kinesthetic, organic
■ Highlight and label the seven different types of imagery.
● Please make sure these devices and their labels are accurate.
As always, you should revise your work.