Honors English IIIRm. 137Ms. Heuer

About the Course…

American Literature: 1600’s-Present

History of the United States affected art and literature

American DreamIncluded and excludedChanged over timeShared ideology multiple authors depict the same ideas

Essential Questions for the Course:

Why do American’s write?

How does community shape identity?

What is the relationship between money and happiness?

What is the American Dream, and to what extent is it achievable for all?

How has the American Dream changed over time, and differ from person to person?

Texts to be ReadThe Crucible

The Great Gatsby

Of Mice and Men

A Raisin in the Sun

Death of a Salesman

The Secret Life of Bees

Girl, Interrupted

Zeitoun

Various Short Stories, Poems, and Articles

Additional Work

Sadlier Oxford Online Vocabulary Workshop

Choice Reading Assignments

Choice Writings

Lesson Starters

Required Materials

Bring to class every day: Full Class TextChoice Reading TextWriting UtensilChromebook w/ChargerNotebook/Binder

Suggested Materials:Post-its/Stickys HighlightersWriter’s Notebook