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Humanities I: American Literature Honors/AP (Fall Semester)
Native American History & Oral Tradition
Early America: Conquest and Colonization
The Puritans
Age of Reason/Revolutionary Period
American Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Gothic
Slavery and Slave Narratives
The Civil War
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The Puritans
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A Model of Christian Charity John Winthrop
Connotation and Denotation Exercise: Anne Bradstreet Poetry
Print and complete the assignment. Write your responses on the printed sheet and bring to class.
Connotation Assignment: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
After reading the excerpt from Edwards' sermon, complete the assignment. It must be typewritten. Follow the directions carefully.
Excerpt from Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
Print the excerpt, complete the assignment and bring to class.
from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford
The document is 8 pages in length. Do not print. Read the selection and highlight or type the excerpts for the assignment.
from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford
This is Microsoft Word format if you want to cut and paste for the assignment.
from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Read the selection and answer the questions (in a separate document). You do not have to print the sermon itself.
from "Women and Children First"
Read the selection. No need to print.
Notes on Puritans
Read and print.
Study Guide: The Puritans
This guide can be completed as we discuss the readings in the unit. It is designed to help you prepare for the unit exam. It is for your use and will not be collected.
Study Questions: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Print this sheet and write your answers on the sheet. These questions go with the excerpts from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
The Puritans PowerPoint
This is a long PowerPoint presentation. It is in PowerPoint format in case you want to print it multiple slides per page.
The Puritans PowerPoint
PDF
Two Poems by Anne Bradstreet
Text of "To My Dear and Loving Husband" and "Upon the Burning of our House"; Printing is optional.
Web Links:
Ergotism in Salem Article
This article explores the possibility of Ergot poisoning as a factor in the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials.
Life in Plymouth Video Clip
From "America: The Story of Us" - video clip of life in the Plymouth Colony
McCarthyism
Monty Python "She's a Witch" Scene
Youtube clip of Monty Python's parody of testing a witch; great example of logical fallacies
The Salem Witch Trials
Click on "The Story of the Witch Hunt" then "Start Movie Movie"
Author:
Stephen Perri
Last modified:
5/15/2015 9:32 AM (EDT)