Topic: A View of Three Cultures through the Eyes of Three Contemporary Women Writers
Nicolette W. Perrault
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Class Descriptions
This unit is designed for high school students grades 9-12. Based on a cross section of the present enrollment found in this urban setting, the class consists of a heterogeneous group of students which is 40% African American, 30% Latino, 25% White, and 5% other. This unit is designed for a College Prep. English III course which primarily focuses on American literature from the past to the present. Though this unit is specifically designed for 11th grade students, the unit can be taught in any class at the high school level. First of all, the unit is flexible in that it allows for modification in teaching strategies. Secondly, it presents assignments with varying degrees of difficulty. Thirdly, test questions on specific reading assignments can range from simple to complex depending on the grade level or academic level of the students completing the unit. Lastly, remedial and enrichment activities suggested at the end of the unit are also means of addressing the needs of specific levels or groups.
