Course Essential Question:
How does a critical understanding of oppression and power complicate our conception of
“The American Dream?”
“The American Dream?”
Course Description:
This college preparatory class emphasizes the study of American literature and literature written about the Americas. This course will focus on developing strong writing and critical thinking skills that are important preparations for junior and senior years in high school and college. Students will critically read and interact with various levels and genres of texts, including novels, nonfiction essays and speeches, short stories, and poetry.
Units & Projects:
Drown, Junot Diaz
- Interactive Prezi Timeline
- Immigration Claim Essay (read Brian Espinoza's sample essay)
- Figurative and Literal Mapping
- Argumentative Essay (read Diana Amaya's sample essay)
- Travel Guides
- Literary Analysis Essay (read Tyler Primas' sample essay)
- Class Analysis Visual Project
- Thematic Analysis Essay
- Epic Poem (research, writing, speaking)