Isabella Munoz Digital Notebook

Day 1 Agenda

  1. Introduction to Turtle Island / Early America and Native American Literature

    • Review Native American Literature (ppt download, see slide 8 video).

  2. Skim the assigned website for essential elements and components of Native American literature.

    • Document findings on the next slide.

  3. Begin reading "The World on the Turtle's Back."

    • Take notes and prepare questions for discussion.

Key Characteristics of Native American Literature

  1. Oral Tradition: Stories passed down orally rather than written.

  2. Purpose: Stories taught lessons and informed younger generations.

  3. Themes: Include myths, folktales, and moral teachings.

  4. Performative Elements: Use of gestures and songs in storytelling.

  5. Importance of Storytelling: Considered essential for future generations.

    • Interesting Element: The Great Tree symbolizes diversity, akin to life’s branches, leaves, and fruits.

Day 2-3 Agenda

  1. Review Turtle Island and Native American Literature.

  2. Read and discuss "The World on the Turtle's Back" as a class, generating questions and predictions.

  3. Complete Google Classroom questions on the text.

  4. Begin the Native American creation project illustrating "The World on the Turtle's Back."

One-Pager Project - "The World on the Turtle’s Back"

  • Front:

    1. Title of the story and author (10 pts)

    2. List of characters (10 pts)

    3. Description of plot time and setting (10 pts)

    4. Three adjectives for the story (10 pts)

    5. One important quotation with an explanation (10 pts)

    6. At least three relevant drawings or symbols (30 pts)

  • Back:

    1. Summary paragraph of the plot, characters, conflicts (20 pts)

Day 1-2 Agenda

  1. Review previous lessons and assignments.

  2. Introduction to SAT Prep - Khan Academy.

  3. Review character archetypes, symbols, and themes.

  4. Watch "The Creepiest Native American Folklore" and take notes on connections (themes, symbolism, etc.).

  5. Read "Coyote and the Buffalo" in groups and make structured notes.

  6. Complete the assignment questions on your own.

Definition of Archetype

  • Greek term meaning "original pattern."

  • Archetypes shape the structure and function of literary works.

  • Represent typical characters, actions, or situations seen in literature across cultures.

The Roots of Archetypal Theory

  • Carl Jung's theory links archetypes to the collective unconscious, stemming from shared human experiences.

  • Archetypes are expressed through primordial images, existing since ancient times.

Character Archetypes Overview

  • Hero: Unusual circumstances of birth, raised by foster parents, returns to fulfill destiny.

  • Mentor: Guides the hero; could be a father or mother figure.

  • Devil Figure: Evil incarnate offering worldly goods or knowledge in exchange for the hero's soul.

  • Outcast: Banished from social group for crimes or self-imposed exile.

  • Earth Mother: Nourishes others with her spirit; depicted in earth colors.

  • Temptress: Sensual figure bringing about the hero's downfall.

Important Situational Archetypes

  • The Quest: Hero's search for an object to restore life or health.

  • The Task: A near-superhuman exercise requiring the hero to prove themselves.

  • The Journey: Search for truth; often involves confronting fears and self-discovery.

  • The Fall: Descent from higher to lower state, often linked to loss of innocence.

Symbolic Archetypes

  • Light vs. Darkness: Light symbolizes hope; darkness represents despair.

  • Death and Rebirth: Represents cycles found in nature.

  • Nature vs. Mechanistic World: Nature often portrayed as good, technology as evil.

  • Good vs. Evil: The ongoing struggle between moral forces.

Shrek Archetypes

  • Quest: Shrek fights to reclaim his swamp.

  • Journey: He confronts fears, ultimately finding companionship.

  • Death and Rebirth: Morning symbolizes hope after defeating evil.

  • Damsel in Distress: Fiona initially viewed as a prize to be won.

  • Light vs. Darkness: Contrasts in the movie depict the battle of good triumphing over evil.

Colonialism and Puritanism in American Literature

  • Early settlers began writing in the 1600s.

  • Focus on practical nonfiction; significant work includes John Smith’s histories and The Federalist Papers.

  • Colonial literature focused heavily on future ideals and social governance.

Important Literary Texts

  • "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards: A sermon stressing the moral depravity of mankind to inspire conversion and faith.

  • Overview of The Scarlet Letter and context regarding its major themes.

Agenda - Day Overview

  1. Review Colonial literature and themes in the Scarlet Letter.

  2. Introduction to The Crucible.

  3. Read and analyze Act I of The Crucible.

Characteristics of Realism and Naturalism

  • Realism: Focus on representing everyday life, characters of the middle class, objective portrayal of societal issues.

  • Naturalism: Highlight environmental and hereditary influences on human actions; often darker and more deterministic.

Important Writing Techniques

  • Thesis Writing: A clear and concise statement capturing the essence of your argument; three essential components: topic, position, and reasoning.

  • Rhetorical Analysis Techniques: SPACE CAT framework helps analyze rhetoric by assessing the speaker, audience, context, exigence, choices, appeals, and tone.

Summary of Major Themes

  • Explore human cruelty, justice vs. revenge, the individual's role in society, freedom versus authority, and the importance of reputation in The Crucible.