Objectives
Teaching American literature gives me the opportunity to practice pedagogy that is interdisciplinary, adding additional layers of meaning and contexts that my students might overlook. Knowing the historical background of a novel, and integrating art and poetry, can be drawn upon to enrich an interpretation of a literary text. Through art and poetry, learners' writing and perceptions will become more dynamic and descriptive, giving students more of a connection and an investment in their writing. Students will demonstrate comprehension by identifying evidence (diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres and using this evidence as the basis of interpretation. Students will also learn to apply techniques to different mediums, strengthening observation and writing skills. The most important objective is allowing my students the time to examine a work of art closely, becoming intimate with details, crafting words to express what one sees, and to develop an appreciation of art, recognizing how their lives are affected by its presence.
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