Novel study: Into the Wild; "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" (p. 238 of TE myPerspectives) and selected poems/songs; Writing skills: synthesize and present information in a logical sequence and revise for clarity of content and depth of information; Persuasive essay prewriting

Analyze poems/song lyrics for structure, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, allusions, tone, and theme; apply writing skills in own writing in response to reading, discussion, and writing prompt

Persuasive essay prompts (student choice): "Is it better to maintain an individualistic mentality or a sense of communal responsibility?" OR "Is the rugged individualism of Americans the major reason for the country's successes?"; Evaluate prewriting with emphasis on composing domain