English Ten Periods 5&6

English Ten Period 5&6: Read/Re-Read Chapter Eleven(only if needed); Twelve & 13 (Thirteen) in Things Fall Apart and answer the study questions that follow: You DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE OUT THE QUESTIONS. SOME ANSWERS CAN BE COMBINED INTO PARAGRAPHS!! Chapter 11 Study Questions 1. Why don’t the birds want Tortoise to join them at the feast in the sky? 2. How does Tortoise convince the birds to allow him to join them at the feast? 3. How is Tortoise able to fly with the birds of the sky? 4. What are some of the hard things Tortoise’s wife takes out of the house to prepare for Tortoise’s fall? 5. Why does Ezinma cry when Chielo calls her “my daughter”? 6. Why does Ekwefi recoil from Chielo when she turns around? 7. Why does Ekwefi doubt the wisdom of her coming to the hills and caves? 8. How could a woman like Chielo carry a child the size of Ezinma for such a long distance? 9. How does Ekwefi know they have reached the ring of hills? 10. Who joins Ekwefi as she waits for Chielo and Ezinma? Chapter 12 Study Questions 1. How do the people of Umuike develop their market? 2. The story of the man and the goat shows that the Umuike market is often filled with thieves. What happens in this story? 3. What do Okonkwo’s first and third wives contribute to the betrothal feast? 4. Why does Ekwefi join the betrothal feast later? 5. The members of Obierika’s extended family sit in a half-moon. When his in-laws arrive, they complete the circle. What is the significance of the seating arrangement? 6. Describe the difference in the attire of the married women and that of the girls who greet the in-laws. What does this suggest about 7. What does the eldest man among the in-laws mean when he says, “This is not the first time my people have come to marry your daughter”? (p. 83) 8. Why does Obierika’s family say their daughter will be a good wife and bear nine sons?9. What kinds of men are respected and praised by Obierika’s in-laws? 10. How do you know that Okonkwo is a respected member of Obierika’s extended family? Chapter 13: Very Important Chapter Study Questions 1. What is the role of the ekwe, or the drum? 2. What is the name of the clan, and what villages are part of the clan? 3. How do the men express their anguish at Ezeudu’s death? Why is Ezedu important to Okonkwo? Why does his death foreshadow something bad? 4. What does the one-handed spirit mean when he asks Ezeudu to come again the way he came before? 5. How does Okonkwo accidentally do at Ezedu's funeral? What is his punishment? 6. Where do Okonkwo and his family go? Why is Okonkwo punishment considered mild? 7. Why does Obierika begin to wonder about the justice of the Earth goddess? 10. What do the elders mean when they say “If one finger brought oil it soiled the others”? (p. 88)How had Okonkwo "soiled the others before"? Hint...hint... think of his actions during certain festivals and sacred weeks.

AP English Literature Period 2

Based on the sample started in class today, identify two elements of diction; two images; one or two details; two adjectives to describe the language and syntax and write a DIDLS paragraph for the poem Eros by Robert Bridges and the Poem Eros by Anne Stephenson. Be sure to use academic verbs like connote when discussion the impact the diction choices have. DO NOT WRITE AN ESSAY. RATHER PRACTICE WRITNG ABOUT THE CONNOTATION OF LANGUAGE, OR WHAT EMOTIONS WERE EVOKED BY THE IMAGES. Don't necessarily worry about sounding good. Rather, practice writing about each of these elements (DIDLS) in a controlled way.

AP English Literature Period 1& 2 Homework

Can two individuals really be friends if they are not equal in standing each other? How important is social equity in friendships? Marriage? Discuss in one full page. Due tomorrow. Additionally, do not forget two number pencils, a pen, and snacks (for yourself and six other people) for tomorrow's AP Test. Be sure to also bring your copy of The Kite Runner and your Independent Reading Novel.

AP English Literature Homework

1. Read and score the student essay on the Okefenokee Swamp. Underline the student thesis statement; highlight their evidence and analysis. Be sure to write a paragraph justifying your score on a separate sheet of paper. (I have hyperlinked the entire essay to your right. Only score the sample H). 2. Select one of the poems that you chose from the Perrine text, then complete the Poetry Analysis Handout. I have linked the document under class readings and important documents. 3. Read your next chunk in your Literature Circle Novel (if finished, re-read or scrutinize parts of the novel to re-consider their literary importance. You may want to consider their style; conflict; point of view; the irony of the text; a symbol, etc. You will need three journals on Monday/ Tuesday for period 2. Remember, not just personal connection entries. 4.It is also a good idea to start working on your Major Data Works Sheet for your Independent Reading Novel. Although not due yet, if you work on one page at a time, it will avoid stress.