October 2, 2009
Continue work on character blog.
Completed blog due on Tuesday.
October 1, 2009
Create character blog.
Turn in "My Last Duchess" work; email or hand in.
September 30, 2009
Turn in rewrites.
STAR reading test.
**"My Last Duchess" assignment due tomorrow.
September 29, 2009
Read for independent novel, or work on the "My Last Duchess" assignment or work on your rewrites.
September 28, 2009
quiz on "The Rocking Horse Winner" (at rebelapepage)
Create blog at edublogs. org
Handout with preliminary instructions.
Notes: plot and conflict
For "The Rocking Horse Winner," write thematic thesis statement and one set of statement/significance/evidence in Penzu.
Read "My Last Duchess" and do SPLOTTS then rewrite from a different point of view.
(Due Thursday)
September 25, 2009
Read the first paragraph of "A Rose for Emily" and in your Penzu journal explain our major problem with our thematic thesis statements on point of view. OOOpps!
Work on textual support and commentary.
Essay rewrite options.
Homework: Post on "The Writing is on the Wall."
Be sure to read and take notes or annotate "The Rocking Horse Winner."
One pager rewrites for 4 and under due Wednesday.
September 24, 2009
Read theme statements at rebelapes.
Continue the writing of thematic thesis statements. Post to wiki.
Homework: Read "The Rocking Horse Winner." Note point of view and characterization. (Do this by Monday!)
September 23, 2009
Share POV writing from "The Birthday Party" or "Miss Brill."
Blog: ideas concerning POV and "A Rose for Emily."
Process: creating a thematic thesis statement.
September 22, 2009
Write one-pager using notes from "The Lottery."
Notes: Point of View
Write "The Birthday" party from the husband's or the wife's point of view OR write using a different point of view for "Miss Brill."
Read: "A Rose for Emily." page 281
"A Rose for Emily"
September 21, 2009
Begin a new journal page in Penzu.
Reread "Richard Cory" and identify the figurative language.
Turn in one pager.
Notes: setting
Components of setting: "Stopping by the Woods"
Read "The Lottery." Note the importance of setting to establish tone and theme. Write a thematic thesis statement.
September 18, 2009
Respond to the questions on your rebelape page.
Discuss character chart.
SPLOTTS: "Richard Cory" on Penzu
Homework: Do the prewriting sheet and write a one-pager over one of the characters.
September 17, 2009
Journal: Read yesterday's work at rebelape.com. Select the most correct theme and thematic thesis statements from your class.
Discuss one-pager and Johnny Got His Gun papers.
Homework: Read "Hunters in the Snow." Note characterization for Tub, Frank, and Kenny.
September 16, 2009
Journal entry: bulleted list of indirect and direct characterization for Miss Brill.
Partners: Create theme statements for "Ozymandias" and "Miss Brill."
Create a thematic thesis for each selection.
Homework: Respond to your class period's "Writing on the Wall."
Read the information and the example for the one-page essay.
September 15, 2009
Respond to "Ozymandias" in your journal.
Notes on theme.
Create thematic thesis statements.
Homework: Read "Miss Brill."
September 14, 2009
Turn in your one-page essay.
Create Penzu accounts.
Read "The Birthday Party." Begin journals(respond to story;focus on character.)
Discuss theme, thematic topics, thematic thesis statements.
September 11, 2009
complete DIDLS handout #7&8
Notes and exercises: syntax
September 10
continue DIDLS
annotation handout and practice
September 8 and 9
Discuss DIDLS as an analytical technique.
Read and comment on handout.
September 4, 2009
Turn in Sula writing.
Book pass; find a great book to read.
September 3, 2009
Turn in poetry essay.
Read from Sula/write one page essay(Due tomorrow!!)
A successful essay will explore:
-the protagonist and antagonist
indirect characterization(what a character does, says, reactions of others,etc.)
-the role played by the foil
-the nature of the conflicts
-the motivations of the characters
Final sentence: Analyze the last sentence of the passage which resolves the conflict.
Book for tomorrow!!
September 2, 2009
counselor presentation in auditorium
"Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" essay due Thursday
September 1, 2009
Turn in college essays.
Discuss supplemental books for independent study.
SPLOTTS/analyze "Five O'Clock Shadow"
Read Aunt Jennifer's Tigers; use SPLOTTS to analyze before responding to the essay.
August 31, 2009
Discuss from The Things They Carried
Notes on characterization
August 28, 2009
Work on style using style sheet.
Revise college essay.
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-voice_passive.htm
August 27, 2009
timed writing--The Street
College essay example.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9407.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9408.html
August 25 and 26, 2009
Practice scoring timed writings using AP
scoring guide
Look at college essay examples
August 24, 2009
Groups: analyze and present one aspect of The Street prompt.
August 21, 2009
Turn in prose and poetry essays.
Work on college essay information.
August 20, 2009
Discuss "wall" comments for syllabus.
Timed writing(40 minutes)
Poetry and prose essays are due tomorrow.
August 19, 2009
Welcome to AP Senior English!!
Turn in your summer assignment. Do not panic if you do not have one:-)
Respond to the following quote: "I write; therefore, I am."
Pictures for seating chart.
Discuss responses.
Syllabus: Read over the syllabus then go to the link to "The Writing is on the Wall" below and respond.
Read the prose excerpt from The Things They Carried. Use the side questions to help focus your reading. Write a response to the essay prompt. (Due Friday.)
Read the Betjeman poem "Five O'Clock Shadow." Write a response to the essay question.
(Due Friday)
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