H. World Literature Period 5

Your interviews of two individuals are due on Monday. Be sure you re-read your Research questions and reorder your questions or phrase them so that they are open ended, if needed. 

2. If you left your questions with me, be sure to check your email and spam, as I emailed them to you. 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Finish reading the sample AP English Essay (Lord Chesterfield) to see how a rhetorical analysis is structured.
2. Be sure to finish viewing the videos/reading interviews and exploring About Ray Bradbury to complete the Reflective Journal.
3. Bring your second draft of your Rhetorical Analysis Essay to class on Monday.
4. Check out or purchase Fahrenheit 451. 

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Reading Set of journal for Literature Circle Novel Chunk #3.
2. Dont forget to do two literary luminary sheets as tomorrow you will meet in your literature circle groups!
3. Bring Hip-hop Generation. Focus: Chapter 2

AP English Literature period 1

At this point ladies and gentlemen, studying for the AP Exam is in some ways, "on you". Before the exam there are some things you will need to do:
1. Read a poem a night from your Perrine Text and then complete any ten questions from page 655.
I would start on Chapter
2. Read your returned major data work sheets; any essays, notes and handouts.
3. Go through your notebook and highlight and categorize literary terms.
4. Create a cheat sheet with universal themes from texts we have read.
5. Re-read or review a text of literary merit that you read outside of AP Lit.
6. Review a Shakeperan text that you read, if you have read one.
7. Read your journals on The Kite Runner; Literature Circle Stuff.
8. Be ready to discuss The Stranger and The Kite Runner
Brings these each day---at this point, it isnt about learning new material. It is about review/refresh and getting rest.
Lastly, congratulate yourself!!!! You have worked hard, read several texts, written and analyzed more and should feel proud! Start going to bed a half an hour earlier each night BECAUSE REST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN GET. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN REVIEW. IF YOU FALL ASLEEP THEN WHAT HAPPENS??????

AP English Literature

Take the online quiz on literary terms and devices. I chose it because it is online and has examples. Submit a half sheet with the number correct over 120--or however far the quiz lets you go--It can be found here: Lit Term AP Quiz

H. English Ten Period 3

1. Continue revising Chapter 3 and writing your rhetorical analysis essay draft--for those who didnt have one today.

AP English Literature

Quiz on Literary Terms that were posted on the board. Study Definitions. 
Bring The Stranger/The Kite Runner.
First 15 min-quiz. Then poetry discussion and in-class analysis of assignment.
Then read scored essay on a poem. Discuss The Stranger;s Ending and applicability to Modern Literature

AP English Literature Period 1

There is the extra-credit AP Review Exam tomorrow from 9:00-12:00. Please be on time. You may bring food! Expect to write three essays!

1. Review, using your Perrine Literature text the following terms: point of view; tone; sound devices: alliteration; consonance; rhyme; repetition (write out definitions); onomatopoeia; meter; iambic pentameter.(Write out brief definitions)
2.  Finish The Stranger. Complete and print another Reading Reaction Record.
3. Finish The Kite Runner ?(if you havent already done so!)
4. Complete the Multiple Choice Practice on the Two Poems.
5. On Monday, bring "The Century Quilt"; and The Stranger.
I should not have to direct you to organizing your returned assignments, journals, summer reading, soaps, notes for the novels read in for this class: Chronicle of A Death Foretold; The Oedipus Cycle; The Piano Lesson; The Fall of Rome; The Kite Runner; The Stranger; Your Throwback re-read. Gather assignments for each text and place in different folders; or a notebook with dividers. Begin re-reading and reviewing journals for the Open Question.  Review the powerpoint for the Open question. 
Review the strategies: SOAPS; DIDLS; TWIST; SIFT.

H. World Literature Period 5

 Exploring Qualitative Research
 Qualitative Research Methods Overview:
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/course/is4800sp12/resources/qualmethods.pdf
What is Qualitative Research http://www.qrca.org/?page=whatisqualresearch

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Carefully read and take notes on what you read from your Perrine Literature Text; pages  647-654; and pages 668-669. Both chapters are about poetry, the reading of Poetry; and the devices analyzed to better understand poetry.
Reflect:  What is your favorite poem? Why? Be able to identify the poem by author and title. How did reading the sections above on poetry enhance your understanding? What was the most important line or segment of your reading (The Perrine Text).
2. From where ever you are, read two chapters of The Stranger. Expect a brief (I mean it this time) quiz on Part 2 chapters 1-2 ish.

AP English Literature Period 1

 file:///F:/ap10_frq_eng_lit.pdf


The Calendar is uploaded and under Class handouts and Readings.
1. Reflection: what strengths and weaknesses did you have in your essay? What difficulties did the prompts pose for you, if any?
2. Read, The Stranger (the chapter you are on) and complete and print a Reading Reaction Record.
3. find your Perrine Literature Text! Bring!
4. Bring Practice Multiple Choice text.
5. Please alert parents, our practice AP English Literature Exam will be this Saturday, April 22nd from 8:30-12:30 Please be on time. This is the major review worth 26 extra credit points. 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Complete the Narrative of Frederick Douglass Review Sheet Front and Back.
2. Those students who did not complete the sensory detail reflection on their chapter, complete that reflection ({todays handout)

H. World Literature Period 5

1.  Identify as many brand names designers, clothes, goods and services as you can. Were you in any way influenced by hip-hop music in your knowledge of these brands? 

2.     Do you feel that hip-hop music has encouraged you to live above your means? That means to want what you can’t afford? Or to expect goods and services that are extremely costly? If yes, how so? How does hip-hop music or music and popular culture generally encourage us to want more and more?  Discuss the impact of effect of materialism.

 
Links for this weeks "Interim" Focus on Materialism:
1. The Glorification of Materialism in Hip-hop

2. Materialism is bad for you, studies say
3.  The Psychology of Materialism and Why It's Making You Unhappy
4. “Can’t Buy Love: Materialism Kills Marriages.” ABC News. ABC News
5. Video: The Story of Stuff

 Lyrics to Stylin by Foxy Brown
After hearing the song "Stylin" by Foxy Brown do the following: research the name brands listed/identified in the song.  Ms. Guy will note them.  Then respond: Do you feel that many women today express the attitude toward stuff? Why?  Do you think this increases with age? 

AP English Literature Spring Break Edition

1. Carefully read, and underline and take the Practice Test you received. For every Poem or Prose Passage you must use either a DIDLS; SOAPS; TWIST; or SIFT chart to analyze the language.  This may be done in the margins or the test. 
2.  Open Minds. You should have 4 Open Minds drawn into 4 sections and 1 or 2 Open Minds with the jagged line.
For Open Mind #1: Female Characters Select any four female characters from novels we have read: The Kite Runner; The Piano Lesson (play); Chronicle of A Death Foretold; The Fall of Rome; Oedipus; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone. Write their name; then record 3-4 actual quotes from the text; 2 images (small); and a simile or metaphor to describe them and 4 WORDS from the QUALITIES OF CHARACTER HANDOUT in each section. Remember you must use color, colored pencils. This assignment must be visually appealing.
Open Mind #2:  Minor Characters: Select four minor characters from 4 different texts and complete the same thing as in #1
Open Mind #3: Tragic Characters:  We have read a Tragedy (Oedipus), yet characters in other texts also appear to have tragic qualities. Select 4 characters from texts we have read that appear to have had tragic flaws that caused significant loss.  Then, do the same thing as in #1--
Open Mind #4:  4 Chracters of Your Choice from Literature you read OF LITERARY MERIT grades 9-12 on your own, or as part of school curriculum.
Open Mind with Jagged Line: Pivotal Moment in The Stranger. On right half select quotes; adjectives for Mersault before the pivotal event; and then quotes, images, description after the pivotal incident.
3. Read-read, and review literary terms.  I have entered two sets of terms in our Quizlet.

H. World Literature Period 5

Part I.  Reflect on your participation and note taking based on groups presentation. Which group's presentation seemed to present the most novel or thought-provoking information? Why? OR Reflect on your own presentation: what information and way of viewing why sexism persists was new to you? Your Reflection must be one page
Part II Select any one of the following group generated questions, and respond using information from your observation; opinion; and/or the text. Your response must be a page, as well.
1. Why do minority communities focus primarily on race issues and often reject gender issues?
2. Do you believe that women are more materialistic in relationships then men?
3.  In society, why do we tend to make women liable for certain situations?
4. Has all music made it more susceptible to objectify any genders today?
5. Do you feel that success is part of the reason that (black) women and men resent each other? (or are beginning to even mildly
Part III. Continue Reading your Literature Circle Novel. You must have 4 entries (front/back of folded sheet) by Thursday.  2. Complete the Role Sheets for your Role!

H. English Ten period 5

Neat Versus Sloppy People Questions for Critical Thinking
Critically respond to questions 1,3, and 6 in class. If not finished, then finish the remainder for homework: 5; 6; 7; and 8
1. When did you first become aware that this essay is written in a humorous vein? 2. What explanation does Suzanne Britt give for a sloppy person's behavior? Do you agree with her? 3. What is this essay really about-- beyond neatness and sloppiness? 6. Do you know anyone who has done the things listed in the concluding paragraph? Which type of person do you think the author is?
Additional Questions for Larger Issues: 5. Why does this essay really matter? What seems to be the author's actual purpose?  6. What shortcomings do neat people possess? What is their fixation? What shortcoming do sloppy people possess? What is their fixation?  7. How can you tell that there are some qualities that Brit admires from each category of people? 8. Develop your own way to classify/categorize individuals that is not based on gender; race; or ethnicity.  (For example: hard working and lazy...then, list traits of each group).

AP English Literature Period 1

Didnt forget about The Kite Runner! Bring both texts tomorrow- or simply always carry them. 

Read Chapters 2-3 of The Stranger. Reading Quiz on Chapters 2-3 Answer the study questions on Chapters 2-3: Chapter 2 Study Questions 1. Why does Meursault worry about his employer when he wakes up on Saturday morning?

2. Who is Marie Cardona?

3. What kind of movie does Marie want to see?

4. How does Marie react when Meursault tells her about his mother?

5. Why does Meursault decide not to eat at Celeste’s on Sunday?

6. What does Meursault do when he’s alone in his apartment? 7. Who does Meursault see from his bedroom window? 8. How does the tobacconist sit on his chair?

9. What does the football fan say to Meursault? 10. How does Meursault feel about Sundays?

Chapter 3 Study Questions: 1. How does Meursault’s employer treat him when he returns to work on Monday? 2. Who is Emmanuel? 3. How does Celeste react when he sees Meursault?

4. How long has old Salamano had his dog and why does he abuse him?

5. Who is Raymond Sintes? 6. Why does Raymond want to get revenge on his girlfriend?

H English Ten period 3

How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis: In addition to the lecture and instruction I will give, the following videos and reviews will help you to conceptualize the objective:
What is a rhetorical analysis (essay) and how do I write one? Why would I write one?
1. Online Writing Lab at Purdue University: How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis
2. How to Write A Rhetorical Analysis

H. English Ten period 3

Please only complete this assignment if you were not able to get the handout distributed in class on Wednesday! Reflect on your self-selected chapter of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass and respond: What do you think is the main message or purpose of this Chapter?
To demonstrate the lack of justice for slaves; that slavery is an unnatural condition for blacks or whites; to show how slavery changes individuals; to show the cruelty of slavery; to demonstrate that slavery damaged familial bonds; to show that rebellion is natural; to take a stand; to demonstrate religious hypocrisy? Etc.
 Which of the types of imagery--visual; tactile/kinesthetic; auditory; olfactory; gustatory helps Douglass make this claim? How does this type or these two types of imagery work together to help make Frederick's point more effective?  Answer these questions in a reflection of at least one full page. Feel free to include a quote or two and your reaction or responses to that passage. How did the use of the imagery make you as a reader react or respond? If you received the handout-- you are pretty much doing the exact same thing. Your response should be at least one page or more!

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Complete the Practice AP English Literature Exam. In the margin of your text, next to a prose passage or poem, I need to see a miniature DIDLS or TWIST or SIFT strategy based on the type of passage (prose or poetry). Try to time yourself. You must underline or mark each of the passages in the practice test!!!!
2. Continue and finish reading Chapter 1 of The Stranger. Reading Quiz for ALL on Chapter 1 on Monday.  Those who were in class on Thursday will teach aspects to those who were not. Question to answer: How is Mersault unlike any character you have met in a literary text before? 
3. Now, use either your SIFT handout (white) or your TWIST handout (orangish) to read the prose passage THAT IS ON THE BACK OF THE PROSE passage about Work (older prose passages). Use that passage and fully complete a SIFT or TWIST analysis.  All of the boxes should be filled out. 
If you can not find or turned in the prose passage, then complete the SIFTS or TWIST strategy handout using the XIV poem by Derek Walcott or one of the Passages in your Multiple Choice Exam.
4. Read your Literary Term Packet that was given to you. Mondays quiz will include five random but not so random literary terms!!!