Mr. Perri, Salpointe Catholic High School

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    1. Native American History & Oral Tradition
    2. Early America: Conquest and Colonization
      1. The Puritans
    3. Age of Reason/Revolutionary Period
    4. American Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Gothic
    5. Slavery and Slave Narratives
      1. The Civil War
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The Puritans

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  1. A Model of Christian Charity John Winthrop A Model of Christian Charity John Winthrop
  2. Connotation and Denotation Exercise: Anne Bradstreet Poetry Connotation and Denotation Exercise: Anne Bradstreet Poetry
    Print and complete the assignment. Write your responses on the printed sheet and bring to class.
  3. Connotation Assignment: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" 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.
  4. Excerpt from Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick Excerpt from Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
    Print the excerpt, complete the assignment and bring to class.
  5. from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford 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.
  6. from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford
    This is Microsoft Word format if you want to cut and paste for the assignment.
  7. from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" 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.
  8. from "Women and Children First" from "Women and Children First"
    Read the selection. No need to print.
  9. Notes on Puritans Notes on Puritans
    Read and print.
  10. Study Guide: The Puritans 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.
  11. Study Questions: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" 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."
  12. The Puritans PowerPoint 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.
  13. The Puritans PowerPoint The Puritans PowerPoint
    PDF
  14. Two Poems by Anne Bradstreet 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:
  1. Ergotism in Salem Article Ergotism in Salem Article
    This article explores the possibility of Ergot poisoning as a factor in the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials.
  2. Life in Plymouth Video Clip Life in Plymouth Video Clip
    From "America: The Story of Us" - video clip of life in the Plymouth Colony
  3. McCarthyism McCarthyism
  4. Monty Python "She's a Witch" Scene Monty Python "She's a Witch" Scene
    Youtube clip of Monty Python's parody of testing a witch; great example of logical fallacies
  5. The Salem Witch Trials 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)