The World of
description
Transcript of The World of
![Page 1: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
The World of
![Page 2: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
Do you know these words?
American LiteratureGenre
Define them in your notes!Profession
Happiness
![Page 3: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3American
of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
![Page 4: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4Literature
1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays.
2. the entire body of writings of a specific language, period, people, etc.: the literature of England.
3. the writings dealing with a particular subject: the literature of ornithology.
4. the profession of a writer or author.
5. literary work or production.
6. any kind of printed material, as circulars, leaflets, or handbills: literature describing company products.
![Page 5: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
Genre
1: a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
2: kind, sort
![Page 6: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
Literature Genres
These are only a few!
![Page 7: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
1. a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science: the profession of teaching.
2. any vocation or business.
3.
the body of persons engaged in an occupation or calling: to be respected by the medical profession. Profession
![Page 8: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8Happiness
1. the quality or state of being happy.
2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
![Page 9: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
![Page 10: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
The Native Americans with
their oral traditions.
The Puritans with their preoccupation with sin
and salvation.
The Southern Planters with
their busy social lives.
![Page 11: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
What determines success and happiness within one’s chosen profession
The Essential Question
![Page 12: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
The Unit Question How does an author’s inspirations guide his or her writing process
![Page 13: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
The Content Questions
What are the writing styles of your author
What is the most famous piece from your author
![Page 14: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
American Author Biography Speech
Project
Let’s Get Ready!
It’s time to begin our
![Page 15: The World of](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/568162d9550346895dd35e7d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
http://www.sustainourfuture.org/Patriotism/
http://www.dictionary.com
http://www.literacyrules.com/pdf/genres.pdf
http://www.42explore2.com/patriot.htm
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre
http://www.usa-patriotism.com/
Credits