Description
This American literature bundle allows teachers to use the pieces they need with their goals for their own classes.
I have included editable pacing guides to give you a starting point!
Every teacher teaches American literature differently: chronologically, thematically, or with essential questions. The diversity in this American literature bundle allows you to fit the pieces where you need!
Included in this American literature bundle:
Add famous quotes on posters to your decor. Included are quotes by Harriet Beecher Stow, Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, Lorraine Hansberry, Amy Tan, Thomas Paine, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, T. S. Eliot, and Tennessee Williams.
American Literature Beginnings
Study the Revolutionary Age (1750-1800), American Revolution, Age of Reason as well as Slave Narratives and Phillis Wheatley poetry along with “The General History of Virginia” and “from Of Plymouth Plantation.”
“The Use of Force” by William Carlos Williams
Activities for this modernist story by William Carlos Williams include five quiz questions for “The Use of Force” and a graphic organizer, with a possible writing extension activity.
“The Snow Image: A Childish Image” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
This Hawthorne story is perfect for practicing close reading. This material outlines close reading responses.
“The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving
Vocabulary, vocabulary quiz, literary analysis, and connections to romanticism. Teach this famous piece of American literature with a variety of activities.
“The First Appendectomy” by William Nolen
Activities for “The First Appendectomy include pre-reading questions, vocabulary words, writing activity, and a multiple choice quiz.
It’s Plain Hard Work That Does It by Charles Edison
In this essay, Charles Edison writes about his father, Thomas Edison. These activities focus on vocabulary and also include a comprehension and vocabulary quiz.
“The Revolt of Mother” by Mary E Wilkins Freeman
Write a literary analysis paper based on “The Revolt of Mother.” A sample literary analysis response is included.
“The Two Offers” by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
This is the first published short story by a Black American female. Two cousins lead very different lives during the antebellum time period. Literary analysis questions and sample answers are included.
This product contains an editable lesson plan, writing activity, task cards, and literary analysis responses for this short story.
Harlem Renaissance Poetry Activity
Study 35 beautiful poems from 13 different Harlem Renaissance poets. This activity is completely editable!
“Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney
These editable activities will help you teach Jack Finney’s “Contents of the Dead man’s Pockets.” Focus on literary analysis and vocabulary with this download.
“Why I Live at the P.O.” by Eudora Welty
Activities for “Why I Live at the P.O.” include a lesson plan, graphic organizer, writing activities, and quiz.
Primary Sources of JFK Assassination
Teach primary sources with materials surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Bring history and engaging primary sources to your American literature study.
Similes in The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel, The Old Man and the Sea, is often taught in American literature courses. Use this activity for analyzing figurative language and for meeting speaking standards.
What is a “growing bundle”????
This American literature bundle is “growing” which means that I have NOT finished adding material to this download.
But! If you purchase the bundle now, you will access ALL future materials—AND purchase it at the lowest price.
Basically, you will be in on the lowest price and still receive all future additions to this American literature bundle.
Where do I find the reading materials?
Most of these materials are in textbooks and are online for free. However, I cannot legally include copies of other authors’ works in my items. Please be sure that you can locate copies of these reading materials.
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