AP English Literature Periods 1 and 6

Please note--The Thanksgiving Break and Invective Assignment Templates are uploaded under Class Readings and Handouts. 2. Please click the Peterson Link for your AP English Literature Practice Exam. You are not required to do the Free Responses Essay Questions.

AP English Literature Period 1

A Reminder-- Your Plague of Tradition Modelled writing piece is due tomorrow, Friday, November 21st.

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Finish reading ALL of ACT 1. Answer the following questions: Summarize what the Fool Says to King Lear and why he says it. Select an image, metaphor or example of wit that you feel most persuasive and evocative in communicating to King Lear his mistake. Re-read the arguments Lear has with Goneril and Regan..be prepared to translate. 2. Select lines for memorization. 3. Read the summary of the opening of Act 2 scene 1

AP English Literature Period 6 Playing Favorites

Finish reading an annotating the article, "Playing Favorites" by Jeffrey Klugger. Create a SOAPS Sheet for the article--remember, you need three purposes. Write a one page reflection in which you address the following: Why do researchers argue that parents have a favorite? Why is impartiality often so hard to hide? Why is Cordelia obviously King Lear's favorite, according to the article, and based on making your own inferences? With what aspects of the article have you experienced or observed? What question do you have of the article or its authors?

AP English Literature The Plague of Tradition period 1

In Act 1, scene 2 Edmund rails against "the plague of custom" which dictates he as an illegitimate younger son, will neither receive the most land, nor his father's title of Earl. What 'plague of custom' do you not like? Select a tradition that may be unique to your cultural heritage or may a generally "accepted" societal norm, custom, view, relationship between groups of people that irks you. Identify (Name) that custom. Tell what it is. Then brainstorm a list of words, associations, feelings, consequences associated with that tradition. Then, begin drafting at least ten lines of why you DONT like the tradition. If you choose, you may in some ways model your writing after Edmund's soliloquy or the forged letter to Gloucester or his last words.... "This is the excellent foppery of the world...." Be prepared to write a bit more in class tomorrow.

AP English Literature Periods 1 and 6

Be sure to bring your King Lear text. Finish translating EACH of the 3 communications from Edmond on the handout, "Why You Mad Bro?" You should have 16 sentences in the first chunk; and bring to class. Be prepared to discuss and continue reading. By Mondays end, we will be in Act 2.

AP English Literature Periods 1 and 6

Tomorrow, you are to go to your first period class. We will leave tomorrow at 8:55 in the front of the school. Please do not forget to bring your sack lunch with snacks that you can munch on while on the bus. We will not have access to a microwave, and there is a possibility that your lunch may stay on the bus. Do plan accordingly. Finally, please get additional sleep as you will be watching a production of which you've only read a small portion. Lastly, both field trips are now online, and available for download under the class reading section of the blog. There is a second field trip slip that must accompany us tomorrow: the Broad Stage Permission Slip.

AP English Literature Periods 1& 6

The MiSiS Gods have smiled upon thee again (somewhat)! Because the system is down today, your grades can not be entered. This means, I will have the chance to read and score your SOAPS for "Are Families Dangerous"? As well as READ and GRADE your Micro Essay, and award points (blanket points) for submitting the complete Micro-Essay Thesis planning Sheet. This will probably improve your overall grade; however, if you did not submit these assignments, it will probably lower your grade. Nevertheless, a technical glitch is once again permitting the entering of grades.

AP English Literature Periods 1&6

Period 6-- You received grade print outs that are tentative. Do know that these are not finalized scores! All classes, re-read/annotate King LearCreate a section in your notebook for King Lear Notes. Answer the following questions: What sources have we witnessed thus far for preferential treatment? Envy? Jealousy? Do you think Lear's response to Cordelia is too harsh? What about his response to Kent? What does Lear's banishment of Kent reveal about his personality? 3. Download and print the Fieldtrip slip listed under Classroom Readings and Important Handouts. Be sure to have your parent sign and return on Monday. This is the King/Drew Field Trip Slip. If you do not have the Broad Stage Special Field Trip Slip, get that one from me on Monday!

AP English Literature Periods 1 and 6

What adaptations/changes were made between the novel and the film? Make a list (if you have not already done so) of at least 12 changes that were made to the film (scenes that were omitted or included). Reflect on these changes: how do they impact your understanding of the events in the novel, and how do they magnify the events of the story? How do these directorial changes help shape character, or expedite the plot? 2. Period 1--YOu will be re-writing or finalizing your in-class essay tomorrow after class discussion about the film. 3. All classes, you will receive your notes, major data worksheets, study questions, etc in preparation for an Exam on The Portrait of Dorian Gray this FRIDAY.