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What is the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence?
What is the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence?
Which character’s interaction with indigenous people highlights their motivations in A Desperate Trek Across America?
Which character’s interaction with indigenous people highlights their motivations in A Desperate Trek Across America?
In Balboa, what theme is central to the character interactions?
In Balboa, what theme is central to the character interactions?
What is a key aspect of the imagery in the poem One Today?
What is a key aspect of the imagery in the poem One Today?
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What is the main conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
What is the main conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
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What does the term 'cadence' symbolize in A Soldier for the Crown?
What does the term 'cadence' symbolize in A Soldier for the Crown?
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Which of the following vocab words best describes how the characters felt in moments of fear in The World on the Turtle’s Back?
Which of the following vocab words best describes how the characters felt in moments of fear in The World on the Turtle’s Back?
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How is Cabeza de Vaca portrayed in A Desperate Trek Across America?
How is Cabeza de Vaca portrayed in A Desperate Trek Across America?
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Study Notes
The World on the Turtle's Back
- Understand the main events of the story.
- Understand the roles and characteristics of the main characters.
- Review Iroquois culture.
- Review vocabulary: delicacies, frantically, vanquish, pliable.
- Discuss the balance within the natural world as depicted in the story.
Balboa
- Analyze the portrayal of main characters, their roles, and interactions.
- Identify the central theme of the story.
- Identify the narrative style.
- Explain Balboa's relationship with the indigenous people encountered.
- Understand vocabulary: pristine, protrude, provision, discord, distinction, cede.
A Desperate Trek Across America
- Identify Cabeza de Vaca's motivations and personality.
- Understand his interactions and approach with indigenous people.
- Identify the challenges faced by Cabeza de Vaca and his men.
- Know vocabulary: straits, conquistador, interminable, unimpeded, posse.
The Declaration of Independence
- Know Thomas Jefferson as the primary author.
- Understand the main purpose of the document.
- Know the structure of the document (preamble, conclusion, body, introduction).
- Understand the different sections and their content.
- Know the qualities of a "public document" (pg. 135 of textbook).
- Understand the vocabulary: establish, affect, invest, abdicate.
One Today
- Identify the central theme.
- Explain the purpose of the imagery used within the poem.
- Identify symbolic key phrases and tone.
- Recognize key aspects of the poem, including ending and portrayal of the American people.
- Relate the poem's idea of unity to the imagery within.
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies
- Identify the conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton.
- Understand their differing views on the Constitution and national bank.
- Understand the influence of each figure.
- Know vocabulary: tepid, copious, cardinal, rudiment, facade, anomalous.
A Soldier for the Crown
- Understand the events and their causes.
- Identify the emotions and character development during key events (e.g., joining the army).
- Recognize symbolism and major themes within the story.
- Explain the main theme of courage.
Language & Style
- Correct sentences given with underlined parts based on:
- Reflexive pronouns
- Subordinating conjunctions
- Verb tenses
- Infinitive phrases
- Active voice (-ed verbs)
- Proper hyphenation
- Parallel structure
- Subject-verb agreement
IXL Grammar
- Join sentences using semicolons, colons, and commas.
- Correct errors involving plural and possessive nouns.
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This quiz explores key themes, characters, and cultural contexts from various works in American literature, including 'The World on the Turtle's Back,' 'Balboa,' and 'A Desperate Trek Across America.' You will also review essential vocabulary and the author's narrative style. Test your understanding of these foundational texts and their significance in American culture.
