An online resource for the students and parents of H. Carver's American Literature course at Washougal High School.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Word List C
Under Junior Vocabulary, the "C" list is up and running. Complete the list. Dogmen video guide is due today, and we will explore the First Nation a little deeper tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Navajo Creation Legend
Navajo Creation Legend is found here. Use it to compare to the Modoc tribe and people. For a challenge, also add the Lakota tribe.
Lakota Creation Legend
Lakota Creation Legend
Monday, September 17, 2012
When the Grizzlies Walked Upright
The assignment for "Grizzlies" is to find (deductive reasoning) 15-20 statements about the Modoc people that are derived from the myth. The format should look like this: TRUTH: (PG #): "QUOTE FROM STORY" SOCRATIC EXPLANATION... example: The Modoc people were polythestic. (19) "The Chief of the Sky Spirits"...Because the Chief in the Sky is described as chief of sky SPIRITS, it is plural, therefore suggests more than one sky spirit. Also, the daughter referenced the Wind spirit also.
To find the story, click here.
To find the story, click here.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Vocabulary List Up
For those absent on Monday, you can now find the vocabulary list to the right of the post, under "Junior Vocabulary".
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