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2. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9
2.1 Colonial Literature Puritan and Enlightenment Writers
Chapter 2.1
Master Colonial Literature: Puritan and Enlightenment Writers
Explore the foundational literary movements that shaped early American writing through religious devotion and rational thought.
What You'll Learn
Puritan writers emphasized religious devotion and divine providence themes
Enlightenment authors promoted reason, science, and individual liberty concepts
Plain style characterized Puritan prose while rationalism defined Enlightenment
These movements established foundational traditions in early American literature
What You'll Practice
1
Identify contrasting themes between Puritan and Enlightenment literary works
2
Analyze how religious and rational worldviews influenced writing styles
3
Compare authors' approaches to nature, humanity, and social organization
Why This Matters
Mastering colonial literature helps students understand how foundational American values and literary traditions emerged from contrasting religious and rational worldviews.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Colonial Literature
Puritan Writers
Enlightenment
Literary Analysis
Historical Context
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