AP Lit period 4

See you tomorrow from 8:00,-12;00,for Mock AP Lit Exam.

AP Literature Free Response Review

Today, you will get older assignments-- some of them completed during first semester. They include dialectical journals, free response essays, even the Summer Reading Assignment.  Read over each of these assignments.  Do not read them over one setting; rather, before today is over, read in its entirety one assignment (throwback journals, let's say).  Then Saturday evening, read another, Sunday, read another. Then after reading, decide which three texts you feel best prepared to write your free response essay on. Identify 10 different subjects for the text. (I would use my throwback novel-- you have read it twice; Lear; and perhaps your novel about the female character.  I'm not sure how you feel about Shadow or Dorian Gray....

Film Survey

Complete the short survey regarding the film: Film Survey

H. World Lit

Reflect: Select any one of the following and respond.
1. To Thine Own Self be True. Discuss the theme of self-betrayal or delusion in Lear.
2. Reflect of the myriad of themes in the text King Lear: betrayal; rivalries; aging; clans; blindness; sight; truth.  What relevance does the play hold for today's audience? Discuss.

H. English Ten period 5

Today, you will watch King Lear. As you watch the play, respond to the following:
1. Pay careful attention to the emotions of the actresses playing Goneril, Regan and Cordelia.  How can the audience tell or even guess that Reagan especially really was speechless, and didn't know what to say when Lear asks her to express her love?
2.  What expressions and emotions does Lear project and Cordelia that help us to see that Lear really is hurt (disappointed) by Cordelia's words?
3. How can we tell that Cordelia does regret her statements? Describe her facial expressions and movement.
4. Describe Lear's reaction to the fools first song.  Contrast that to Lear's reaction when the Fool pats his hair and splits the egg. Does Lear seem to begin to understand the Fool's Words?
5. How does viewing the play communicate an added layer of meaning? Discuss.

AP English Literature period 4

1. Complete a SOAPS for King Lear in which you identify ten (10) big ideas or subjects that the play addresses.
2. Then, for each subject, create a purpose using an academic verb of sorts.
3. For each Act of Lear (there are five of them, create a set of the most important quotes of that Act. You need eight per Act.  You may write them on a Major Data Worksheet, or You may write them on your own paper.
4. Continue reading your second novel.
5. Locate the other books you read--Throwback; Dorian Gray; Shadow of the Wind; and another text from grade 9, 10 or 11. You don't have to bring them, but beginning reviewing names of characters, and the plot, and setting.

English Ten Period 3

Today, students read an Article of the Week of their choosing and completed a SOAPS.
2. Be sure to answer the three questions regarding Brutus and his wife, and Caesar and Calphurnia.
3. Bring your independent novel to class tomorrow.

H. World Literature Article of the Week 4/21/16

Select any one of the following to read for the first ten minutes of class.
Then, begin a SOAPS sheet. For homework, complete your reading of the entire article, and its accompanying SOAPS sheet.
1. Why Are Black Girls Disproportionately Kicked out of Schools? Dr. Monique Morris
2. The Growing College Degree Wealth Gap Wealth gap in who who earns degrees
3. The Secret Shame of the Middle Class
4. Game of Thrones and the Paradox of Female Beauty

H. World Lit/AP English Literature

H. World Literature Period 6 --I hope that you are enjoying your Sunday Afternoon. As a reminder, your two poems, both modelled after, "Girl in Doorway" are due April 27th. One is based on Lear, the other, your choice.  Each must be typed, and must be at least 20 lines (the poem is 25 lines) and 13-14 sentences.
2. Your Open Mind is also due on the 27th. As well as your letters. If you never got them, be sure to get them tomorrow.

AP Literature: Finish Reading King Lear!!!!!!! Bring books, and Independent Reading Novel. You should be more than half way through the text.

All Senior Classes:  Starting Monday, April 25th-- I can no longer accept excused late work that is submitted directly to me more than two days past the due date. Example, if you are EXCUSED absent on Friday, I cant take the assignment after Wednesday. Additionally, homework assignments will significantly taper off beginning May 12th.

English Ten per. 5

I hope that you are enjoying your Sunday. Please bring King Lear tomorrow.  Please also create three level three questions and three level two questions for Class Discussion.

H. World Literature period 6

If needed, feel free to review any aspect of the play by reading the modern version of Acts Four and Five. Also read the Creative handout assignment.

H. English Ten period 5

Finish reading/hearing the play.

Quiz Corrections

Identify the speaker, context, situation and/or what is revealed by character/ or how detail moves plot. 

1. “You are not worth the dust which the rude wind blows in your face.”
2. “One side will mock the other. The other too”
3. The worst is not so long as we can say “this is the worst.”
4. “I bleed apace”
5. “Didst thou give all to thy daughters? And art thou come to this?”
6.  “Hold your hand, I have served you ever since I was a child.”

AP English Literature Period 4

Please bring your King Lear Text; your Timeline; Your Major Data Worksheet.
2. Homework: Read an additional thirty pages of your novel. Please bring in two additional new journals.

H. World Literature period 6

Today in class, you had the opportunity to analyze the thematic connections between songs, and specific characters and situations in King Lear. Tomorrow, be sure to bring your Open Mind as well as your King Lear text. WE will begin a series of review activities and prepare for our final unit.
Homework: Create three level One (1)  questions for Act V; three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions.
Remember Level one are "Right There" text based questions; Level 2 Are questions in which you must make an inference; Level 3 are Discussion based, On My Own Questions. Do not consult any electronic source for this assignment. 

H. English Ten per. 5

Reflect on the experience of memorizing lines. Why do you think dramatic presentation/memorization is called a "lost art"? What skills does this assignment foster? How did you learn your lines? If you could repeat the experience what changes would you make? Which students performance did you admire and why?

H. English Ten & H. World Literature period 6

1. Continue working on modelling the poem "Girl in Doorway" based off a character from Lear. You final drat must be typed.
2. Review Act 3 and all of Act 4 of the play. Answer the following: Finish all of Act IV and respond: 1. What does Albany's reaction to his wife's Goneril's treatment of her father reveal about his character? 2. What does Albany say to his wife Goneril. Summarize his thoughts about her and her actions. 3. How can we tell that Goneril is not attracted to her husband? What does she say or call him? 4. Explain the irony that dominates the following lines uttered by Lear upon seeing Gloucester: “GLOUCESTER: Dost thou know me? LEAR: I remember thine eyes well enough. Dost thou squiny at me?” (If you would like to hear the play, you may click on the link to the audio)
 Period 5--continue to memorize your lines.

AP English Literature period 4

1. Continue plotting THE REMAINDER of your tone words into the various specific categories.
2. Finish all of Act IV and respond: 1. What does Albany's reaction to his wife's Goneril's treatment of her father reveal about his character? 2. What does Albany say to his wife Goneril. Summarize his thoughts about her and her actions. 3. How can we tell that Goneril is not attracted to her husband? What does she say or call him? 4. Explain the irony that dominates the following lines uttered by Lear upon seeing Gloucester: “GLOUCESTER: Dost thou know me? LEAR: I remember thine eyes well enough. Dost thou squiny at me?” (If you would like to hear the play, you may click on the link to the audio)
3. Lastly, respond to EACH of the three released AP English Literature prompts distributed in class. Answer each in no more than two paragraphs per question.

H. World Literature Period 6

Two Trains Running Class Assignment Due 4/15 @ 3:15

H. World Literature In-Class Assignment for Friday 4/15/16

Today, your assignment will be completed online.  Visit the ENgrade message that I sent you for the Document: Augsut Wilson and "Two Trains Running".  Then, visit both of the following links, read the information, and complete the in-class assignment.  Email it to me via engrade pro, or via LGUY@LAUSD.NET account. It is due today by 3:15 pm.
August Wilson Critical Analysis Overview
Two Trains Running Study Guide
Then answer the document sent to you via Engrade.  Have a great weekend! Look out for a reading quiz on Act IV on Monday.

AP English Period 4/H. English Ten Period 5

Carefully re-rad or hear, and be prepared to take a reading quiz on King Lear Act III scenes 4 (from where Edmund betray Gloucester) to Act IV scene 3. Be able to answer general questions about the who, what when, and where.

AP English Lit/H. World Lit/H. English 10

1. Watch tonights Laker game if you can. If you can, write an ode to Kobe Bryant. What similarities does Kobe have with Lear, thematically, at least?
Extra credit assignment will folliw.

H. World Literature period 6

Dramatic Lines Recital Reflection: Why are dramatic presentations a "lost art"? What skills does this assignment foster in you? Reflect on your performance: do you think that you communicated the intensity and character of your assumed role? Why or why not? What would you do differently if you were to repeat this assignment? Which student actors did you most admire or respect in their performance? What lessons learned or opportunities for group do you see?
Your response should answer most, if not all of the above. Please write using the conventions of standard English. No less than one page will be accepted.

AP English Literature Online and Youtube AP Lit Resources

You should know your literary terms by now, especially basic ones. Additionally, you should be reviewing texts read in this class, independently and in previous grades.  The internet, youtube, snapchat, twitter have plenty of learning tools that save time and help you review.  Below are links to a few of them--many on literary terms.  Begin reviewing these now.  Quizzes, and tests on literary terms and techniques are forthcoming, and they will count against your grade--as will passages.
Literary Term Review
Key Literary Terms
Literary Device Explanations
Homework: Finish the Timeline Assignment (front and back) 

H. World Literature

Please complete this survey regarding your character analysis essay #1 Character Analysis Essay

AP English Literature Period 4

Please complete the survey link regarding your character analysis essay #1 Character Analysis Survey

H. English Ten Period 5

1. Continue working on your second Open Mind for a Character who changes in the text.  Select a pivotal moment for that character then identify adjectives to describe them before and after the event.
2. Identify a character from King Lear, then, from the point of an observer, model your poem after "Girl in Doorway" by Dorianne Laux.
3. Answer the following questions: What information does Edmond provide to Cornwall and Reagan, betraying his father? Why is Gloucester's punishment ironically appropriate? Explain the irony in the servant assisting Gloucester.

H. World Literature Period 6

1. Our dramatic presentation of King Lear is tomorrow. The presentation will most likely be filmed. If you have costumes or accoutrements please be careful not to lose them before sixth period.  Any faux weapons or props must be carefully stored. You can bring those to my room to avoid carrying around.
2. Continue working on your second Open Mind for a Character who changes in the text.  Select a pivotal moment for that character then identify adjectives to describe them before and after the event.
3. Continue working on your model of the poem, "Girl in Doorway" by Dorriane Laux.

AP English Literature Period 4

1. Carefully read King Lear Act IV. You may access the audio version on the link listed two days ago. Be sure to also read your physical copy of the text.
2. Continue reading your literature circle text, making three new journal entries for every 30-50 pages.  You should be half way through the novel now.
3.Answer the following in Lear: How does Edmond betray his father again? What punishment does Gloucester receive? Connect this back to the chapter in the text, How to Read Literature like a Professor.  Explain the irony of King Lear putting his daughters on trial and making Poor Tom one of the judges.  Explain the irony in Gloucester actually "seeing " his son, but knowing that Poor Tom was his son, before the cruel punishment he receives. How does Edmund convince or win favor with Cornwall?
4.  Continue working on your second Open Mind for a Character who changes in the text.  Select a pivotal moment for that character then identify adjectives to describe them before and after the event.

AP English Literature Period 4

Attached, please find a constructive link for us to review tone and mood. Tone and Mood

H. World Literature Period 6

On Wednesday, April 13th we will present our lines before the class.  Be sure to have your costume.  You are welcome to bring snacks, but I will provide the food since I did not have you sign up to bring any.  In the mean time, carefully, read and review your lines.  Remember no student can be absent.  Any student who misses his or her presentation will be unable to attend the fieldtrip on April 20th

AP English Literature/ H. English Ten per.5/ H. World Literature period 6

Please continue reading The Tragedy of King Lear. Here are links to the audio file, which was uploaded as a Google File:King Lear Audio Acts IV all scenes, and Act V
Our Objective for this week is to finish the entire play!

AP English Literaure/H. English Ten/H. World Literature period 6

Tomorrow, Friday, is Peer Editing Day! In each class, students will have the opportunity to provide feedback on one to two student essays. Your essays will be blind scored. This means you will not know whose essay you are editing.  You will provide feedback on the essay's thesis/claim; the selection of textual support, and the essay organization structure; as well as diction choices and grammar and mechanics.
To prepare to give and receive feedback, please watch the following hyperlinked videos:
Collaborating as Writers: Peer Editors and Critical Friends
Otis College:Peer Writing Review Process
To review writing a character analysis, review this short video: How to Write A Character Analysis
You may bring snacks for tomorrow's class. Also dont forget to assign a private code or pin to your essay.

AP English Lit per.4/H. English Ten p.5/ H. World Lit. period 6

1. Tomorrow in class we will continue writing our character analysis essay on King Lear and his pivotal moment.
Period 6: Continue to work on modelling the poem, "Girl in Doorway" based on a character from King Lear OR someone in your life (perhaps yourself).
AP Lit Period 4: Continue reading your literature circle novel. Aim to be on page 60.  Also, since it is your book in many cases, dont be afraid to annotate or at least use post it notes on key and pivotal sections. Bring tone exercise that was started in class to class tomorrow!

AP English Literature Period 4

It seems that both Monday and Wednesday sessions for AP review will begin on Monday!!!! I will see you here Monday at 3:15 sharp for those who signed up.  Attendance at four sessions will result in an educational credit.
2. Carefully read pages 15-40 of your next novel. Please create one-two  journal entries for your reading.

H. English Ten and H. World Lit (period 5/6)

1. Memorize, memorize, memorize those lines! Werk! 9lol). Also prepare your costumes. IT is a good idea to begin reciting your lines while standing up, practicing pausing and phrasing. I have invited/Will invite member of the new administration as well as parents to your recitals next week (Tuesday period 5 and Wednesday, period 6)!
2. Period 5-- we will write our first draft of Character Analysis essay tomorrow. Remember your Open Mind.
3. Period 6 Homework question: What other literary characters were blinded? Look up blindness as a literary punishment.  Identify several literary characters who were blinded.
Lastly, I still have not forgotten to collect your Letter from the Palace Therapist. It should have been revised using Shakeperan Language (the handout given). If you did not receive that handout--see me!

AP English Literature period 4

1. Based on your understanding of the first 20ish pages of your new novel, please construct your own journal cover.  Use heavy weightpaper, if available. You do not need to color or finish the entire cover.  Rather, as we read, you will add a symbol or word or image to your cover.
2. Review King Lear. Please re-read Act III, scenes 1-3. Short quiz. We will be finished with King Lear by Friday. Then we will review as needed.