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Exploring American Literature: A Comprehensive Course Overview by Mrs. Sheryl Davis

Join Mrs. Sheryl Davis for a challenging survey course in American Literature that prepares students for college. With a robust background including a BA in English Literature and a Masters in Secondary English Education, Mrs. Davis draws from her experience and family legacy of educators. The course is organized chronologically, covering Colonial, Revolutionary, and Romantic periods, and features key texts such as "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass." Students will engage with nonfiction, poetry, and drama while developing vocabulary skills through quizzes and digital resources. Communication is key, with dedicated office hours and parent conferences available.

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Exploring American Literature: A Comprehensive Course Overview by Mrs. Sheryl Davis

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  1. Mrs. Sheryl Davis American Literature - 112

  2. My background • BA in English Literature from Davidson College • Masters in Secondary English Education fromKennesaw State University • Second career • From a family of English teachers – my mom taught me AP Lit! • 3 daughters – Dickerson, Walton, Wake Forest University

  3. American Literature - 112 • Challenging survey course which will prepare your student for college • Chronologically organized – Colonial, Revolutionary, and Romantic periods of American literature • The Crucible by Arthur Miller (in our textbook – may want an additional copy for ease of use if desired) • Nonfiction selections, poetry, autobiography, drama

  4. American Literature - 112 • The Crucible by Arthur Miller(in our textbook) • The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (an autobiography) • The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Robert Edwin Lee an Jerome Lawrence

  5. Vocabulary studies • Every other week a unit quiz (20 words) • New vocab. books this year - $11 • Technology feature allows students to download words to their technology device (I phone, I touch, I pad, etc.)

  6. Communication is vital • Email me at Sheryl.Davis@cobbk12.org • Office hours for your student every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon • Parent conferences available upon request through the guidance department

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