American Literature: Sampler 3 Activity

Activity 1: Pre-Reading:1. List down ten strange names of places in your country. Explain their meanings. How did these places get those names? (100 words) Activity 2: Comprehension Check: (Short answers)1. What impressions can you get when you hear the names of some places in America? 2. What was the description given about names of places in Europe? 3. Do you think the naming of places is important? Why or why not? Activity 3: Post-ReadingWhat was the theme of the poem? (Explain in 200 words.)