To acquire some basic literary and philosophical vocabulary and learn how it applies to our texts. To graduate from the class having acquired a basic understanding of the conflict of values embodied in Early American Literature. To act as a useful community member by contributing to the discussion of ideas in an effort to understand our common reading. Sometime toward the end of the semester you will be asked to memorize and recite a short poem and brief oral analysis of the poem to the class. The teacher will model.
Quizzes are completely objective and ask for information from the readings.
One or two bonus quizzes may be offered at the end of the semester.