American+Literature

American Literature is a year-long class, successful students will earn one credit toward their ELA requirements for graduation. This year (2014-2015 academic year), American Literature will be taught in conjunction with US History. Both classes will have their own grades in the students' grade book. The class will also focus heavily on ACT prep, including: vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Readings:

__September__ //The Crucible// by Arthur Miller selected writings from Zitkala-Sa

__October__ Zitkala-Sa (continued) //My Antonia// by Willa Cather

__November__ //The Jungle by Upton Sinclair//

__December__ selected writings of Mark Twain //To Build a Fire// by Jack London