Honors American Literature Pre-Course 2022-2023 1

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Harrison High School: Honors American Literature
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Pre-Course Reading Assignment 2022-2023
This assignment is mandatory for all students who are taking Honors American
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Literature and will count as part of a major project grade for all students.
★ ALL AMERICAN LITERATURE STUDENTS are highly encouraged to

complete the following Prerequisite Vocabulary and Skills handout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X7MmTGZ5nFshfUMaSGF_AIoyi_
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Instructions: You may choose ONE of the following books to read for your
pre-course assignment. You may choose from any level. The level clarifications
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are provided to help guide your selection.
Read your selection carefully and thoroughly, then complete the following
assignment. This assignment must be completed in its entirety and submitted
by AUGUST 15. Please make sure to follow the grading rubric. This assignment
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counts as 50% of a major grade.
The other 50% of your pre-course grade will be determined by an in-class

reading quiz that you will take on Tuesday, August 16.
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Work hard, and have fun!
Level Book Title
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Level 1 A Break with Charity by Ann Rinaldi
These historical fiction novels are
relatively short and use simple Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi
vocabulary and stylistic elements.
Or Give Me Death by Ann Rinaldi
Level 2 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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These novels employ grade-level
vocabulary. However, they also Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers by Lois-Ann Yamanaka
include some complex stylistic
elements and mature subject matter.
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Level 3 The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by Matthew Tobin (M.T.)

This novel is longer than books in the Anderson
other levels, and it employs
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advanced-level vocabulary and

complex stylistic elements.
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Crafting Your Digital Scrapbook…
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Split the book into 10 even sections (amount of sections will differ based on
chosen book). Make sure that you are signed into your Gmail account. You will
be required to have a Gmail account for this course, so if you do not have one,
please create one now.
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Within this Slides Presentation, go to “File” and “Make a Copy” to create your
own editable presentation. Edit directly in your copy of this presentation,
adding the required elements to each slide/section. Each section should contain
the following elements:
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1. a postcard, reflecting the events within the sections, written from the
point of view of one character to another (5-7 sentences).
2. at least two relevant images
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3. a statement that makes a claim about the characterization of a specific
character in the section.
4. a quote, with proper MLA parenthetical citation, that serves as evidence
for the characterization claim statement.
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5. a song of your choice, reflecting the section’s theme(s)/motif(s), that
includes the artist and an accompanying image
IMPORTANT: After completing each section, please preview your work, because
grammar and spelling will be assessed.
You will submit your assignment to turnitin.com after the first 10 days of 07
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class. Turnitin.com checks for plagiarism, so please make sure that you
complete this project independently.
Tip: Be sure to complete each page immediately after reading the section. Do
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not wait until the last minute, in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed!
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Harrison High School: Honors American Literature
Pre-Course Reading Assignment 2022-2023
RUBRIC (50% of Grade)
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❏ Each section includes a postcard (5-7 sentences), reflecting the events within
the sections, written from the point of view of one character to another.
(____/10pts.)
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❏ Each section includes at least two relevant images (____/10 pts.)
❏ Each section includes a statement that makes a claim about the

characterization* of a specific character in the section. (____/10 pts.)
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❏ Each section includes a quote, with proper MLA parenthetical citation**, that
serves as evidence for the characterization claim statement. (____/10 pts.)
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❏ Each section a song of your choice, reflecting the section’s theme(s)/motif(s),
that includes the artist and an accompanying image (____/10 pts.)
*Types of Characters & Characterization
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★ Flat-a character with little to no complex emotions, motivations, or
personality
★ Round- a developed character with complex emotions, motivations, or
personality
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★ Static- a character who remains largely the same throughout the course of the
storyline
★ Dynamic-a character who undergoes significant internal change throughout
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★ Direct- writer makes direct statements about a character's personality and
tells the reader or viewer what the character is like
★ Indirect- writer reveals details about a character without stating them
explicitly
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★ Protagonist- main character of a story

★ Antagonist-character who opposes the main character of a story
★ Foil-someone who contrasts with another character – usually the main
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character – to highlight their qualities

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** Parenthetical Citation Example: “quote” (author’s last name & pg. #).
“I did not spare her. I could not” (Rinaldi 86).
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SAMPLE SECTION Chapters 0 - 2
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Claim:
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In chapter one, Caroline is
indirectly characterized as an IMAGE #1 GOES
independent thinker through HERE
her dialogue with Mama and
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Georgia.
Caroline asks her mother, “‘Why

can’t I be a rebel like
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IMAGE #2 GOES
Daddy?’”(Rinaldi 12). HERE
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dearest Caroline,
By the time you receive this letter, I may already have been taken captive
by the British army. I know you will not understand what I am about Caroline Whitaker
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to do, but I must avenge my brother, Charles, whom they stabbed like 22 Revolutionary Way
cowards after he tried to surrender. The Redcoats are evil, and I must do
Camden, South Carolina
whatever I can to prove myself a man. They must be stopped. We must
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be free. If this letter happens to reach you after my untimely death, please
tell my mother of my bravery, and take care of her. 08
Your Loyal Friend,
Kit
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“How to Save a Life”

-The Fray
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PROJECT
ON THE
SLIDE.
BEGIN
NEXT
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SECTION 1 Chapters 0 - 2
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As a child, Susanna English is
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very innocent and tries her best
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to follow her parents rules.
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As she is speaking to Sarah
Bibber about Tituba and her use IMAGE #2 GOES
HERE
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of the black arts she states that,
“Such things are forbidden,”
(Rinaldi 11-12).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dearest brother,
William English
I am terribly worried for your safety. We have not Wherever thy
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heard of your whereabouts for two whole months! ship sail
Everybody in Salem Town and Salem Village
assume you shall not return, at least not in one
piece. When you hopefully receive this letter,
please do contact me or Father English to reassure
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us of your safety.
From your sister,

Susanna English
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“Lost at Sea” -Vincent Lima, loyalties, Hoober

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Susanna has begun lying to hide what
she is doing while in Salem Village IMAGE #1 GOES
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with Tituba. HERE
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Before her involvement with Tituba,
Susanna “was not practiced in the art
of dissembling,” for there “had been
IMAGE #2 GOES
no need in [her] life, up to now, to
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keep any of my doings from [her]
parents.” Yet, “in the next few months
[she is] to learn the art of dissembling
well” (Rinaldi 32-33).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dear child,
Susanna English
I have sent this letter to thank you for providing me Salem Town
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and my family with warm wool, salted codfish, and
flour. My husband, William, was more than
shocked to see the wonderful meal I prepared with
the codfish. Dorcas absolutely adores her new wool
cloak. She keeps speaking of how warm it is.
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Thank you again,

Sarah Good
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“Little Lies” -Fleetwood Mac

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Betty Parris is being disturbed
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by something more than a fever.
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When Susanna questions Tituba
about why Betty is so upset she
IMAGE #2 GOES
senses that “it was more, sensed HERE
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that Tituba was keeping things
from [her]” (Rinaldi 59).
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PLACE
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HERE
Susanna English.
Susanna English
It is quite rude to spy on others studying Salem Town
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scripture. I am sure you can find others who are
adorned with silks and laces to study the Bible
with. Your presence in close vicinity to the
parsonage greatly disturbs young Betty Parris. 08
You best stay away,

Ann Putnam
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“Somebody's Watching Me” -Rockwell

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The apparently afflicted girls are
faking their condition for revenge IMAGE #1 GOES
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on some people in the village. HERE
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While Susanna is confronting Ann
Putnam about being afflicted she
figures out that they “will give IMAGE #2 GOES
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forth the names of people as
witches” when they know they
“are not really afflicted” (Rinaldi
85).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dear Reverend Parris,

Reverend Parris
It has come to our attention that there are many Salem Village
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young girls in the village that are afflicted. We
suspect that witches have given them over to
the devil. As more information arises of who
these foul creatures are, we shall inform you. 08
May we rid ourselves of this plague,

the Ministers and magistrates
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“Revenge” -XXXTENTACION
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Tituba is willing to say anything
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to not be beaten by Reverend
Parris. HERE
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As Susanna is speaking to Tituba
in the cow shed she states that IMAGE #2 GOES
“Tituba already in prison. Where HERE
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they put me, the reverend can’t
beat me no more” (Rinaldi 117).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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Dearest friend,
Tituba
May you shed light on the happenings within Parsonage
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the parsonage. Free yourself, Osbourne, and
Good from being charged with witchcraft. It is
true you have practiced the black arts but, you
are no witch! 08
Please consider telling your truth,

Susanna English
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“Tell The Truth (feat. Jussie Smollett)” -Empire Cast, Jussie Smollett
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Jonathan Hathorn is now on
Susanna’s side on the matter of IMAGE #1 GOES
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witchcraft. HERE
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While Susanna and Jonathan
discuss the happenings in court,
Susanna asks him what he believes IMAGE #2 GOES
HERE
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and he states that he “started
having doubts about the whole
witchcraft business after Rebecca
Nurse was accused” (Rinaldi 127).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dear Jonathan,
Jonathan
I am glad you have come to your senses and do Hathorn
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not believe your father on the mattes of Salem Town
witchcraft. Since you and your father are at
odds, you are always welcome in our dwelling.
Myself and my family are on your side no 08
matter what.
Thank you for being my friend,

Susanna English
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“I Believe You” -FLETCHER

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Susanna’s father, Phillip English
has set out to gain the family IMAGE #1 GOES
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liberties in Boston after being HERE
accused of being a witch.
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As Susanna and Mary are speaking
to their mother they discuss how IMAGE #2 GOES
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their “father will be caught
eventually. But by then he hopes to
have everything in order” (Rinaldi
167).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dear Joseph,
Joseph Putnam
I am grateful for you watching over me and Mary’s Salem Town
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children. I hope it was not a burden on you and
Elizabeth. After hearing of the chains Sir William
Phips has lain unto my wife, I have decided to
return to Salem. We both know how hard both of
us have worked to gain liberties in Boston.
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Thank you for all your assistance,

Phillip English
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“Home” -Daughtry
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The hangings in Salem have begun
with Bridget Bishop. IMAGE #1 GOES
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HERE
Different people in Salem had a
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variety of reasons for attending, “Half
the people were there because they
believed she should hang” and IMAGE #2 GOES
“Others went because they wanted to HERE
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be there when the town fathers came
to their senses and stopped the
hanging” (Rinaldi 195).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dearest mother, father, and sister,

Phillip English
I hope the horrors of this witch business cesses. Boston
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One day we shall be together again with brother
William, free to go as we please at all hours of
the day. I do hope you are well in Boston. I shall
send another letter when William returns. 08
Best wishes,
Susanna English
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“The Hanging Tree” -James Newton Howard, Jennifer Lawrence

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Susanna’s family is now
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running away from trial.
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While Susanna and Joseph are
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talking about when her parents
are due in Salem for trial, Joseph IMAGE #2 GOES
mentions, “The good reverend HERE
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and I have provided a means of
escape for [her] family” (Rinaldi
239).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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HERE
Dear Mr. Endicott,

Sam Endicott
Thank you for informing me of Mary Bradbury. Boston
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THe information you provided was of much use.
I am not completely sure what to believe
anymore. There is a piece of me that still scoffs
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what Mary Bradbury has done to William.
Thank you for your time,

Susanna English
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“Dog Days Are Over” -Florence + The Machine

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Susanna English has finally
IMAGE #1 GOES
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spoken out against witchcraft.
HERE
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Reverend Richard Pike admitted
that, “[he] would not have put
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pen to paper today had this HERE
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young girl not told me her tale”
(Rinaldi 259).
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PLACE
POSTCARD STAMP
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Dearest mother, father, and sister,

Phillip English
Our dear William has returned! I have yet to tell New York
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him of the horrors that have happened in Salem.
The Governor Phips has also dissolved the Court of
Oyer and Terminer. All of the convicted children
have been released as well as adults convicted just
off of spectral evidence. I do hope we can all be
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together once again.
See you soon,

Susanna English
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“Speak out” -Rising Appalachia, Ani DiFranco

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★ ALL AMERICAN LITERATURE STUDENTS are highly encouraged to

The other 50% of your pre-course grade will be determined by an in-class

Level 2 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Level 3 The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by Matthew Tobin (M.T.)

advanced-level vocabulary and

❏ Each section includes a statement that makes a claim about the

*Types of Characters & Characterization

★ Protagonist- main character of a story

character – to highlight their qualities

Caroline asks her mother, “‘Why

“How to Save a Life”

From your sister,

“Lost at Sea” -Vincent Lima, loyalties, Hoober

Thank you again,

“Little Lies” -Fleetwood Mac

You best stay away,

“Somebody's Watching Me” -Rockwell

Dear Reverend Parris,

May we rid ourselves of this plague,

Please consider telling your truth,

Thank you for being my friend,

“I Believe You” -FLETCHER

Thank you for all your assistance,

Different people in Salem had a

Dearest mother, father, and sister,

“The Hanging Tree” -James Newton Howard, Jennifer Lawrence

While Susanna and Joseph are

Dear Mr. Endicott,

Thank you for your time,

“Dog Days Are Over” -Florence + The Machine

Dearest mother, father, and sister,

See you soon,

“Speak out” -Rising Appalachia, Ani DiFranco

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