Final Weeks - December 9 to December 20
December 9 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
December 11 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
December 13 - Review for the final exam
- Virtual Day reminder
- Review yesterday's reading
- Finish reading Death and the Maiden (pages 30-46)
- Split into groups of 3 and assign roles within the play
- Answer the questions I've posted
- Homework:
- Virtual Day by 3:00
December 11 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
- End-of-play discussion questions
- Put the doctor on trial
- Democratization Project
- Homework:
- None!
December 13 - Review for the final exam
- Announcements:
- Discuss the final exam (Prose and Drama)
- Discuss possibilities today
- Hand in books
- Grade conferences
- Think back to a story or novel you've read this year or in recent years in which the title has symbolic significance and multiple meanings. You might consider "Story of an Hour," "A Rose for Emily," "Soldier's Home" or any novel. How do the multiple meanings of the title relate to the meaning of story? Cite evidence from the story to support your answer.
- Hamlet 3.1 Close Read together
- Read the Hemingway story and answer the review questions
- Homework:
- Extra Credit: Hamlet 1.2 #1 Close Read
- Study Literary Terms
December 17 - Final Exam
December 19 - Game Day
December 19 - Game Day
Week Eighteen - December 2 to December 6
December 3 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
December 5 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
- Announcements:
- Virtual Day reminder
- Extra credit?
- Voice of Democracy placements
- Essay feedback (read comments on Google Classroom)
- Discuss the adult subject matter and language in Death and the Maiden, as well as the reason we're reading it anyway
- Discuss Democratization
- Death and the Maiden Act I (pages 1-15)
- Split into groups of 3 and assign roles within the play
- Thoroughly answer the questions I've typed as comments on the side of the Word document
- Homework:
- Listen to "Death and the Maiden" (optional)
- Virtual Day
December 5 - Analyze the varying effects of democratization in action, and analyze how drama is used to convey these effects
- Announcements:
- Extra Credit?
- Virtual Day by 3:00 Monday
- Review Act I of the story
- Continue reading Death and the Maiden (pages 16-34)
- Split into groups of 3 and assign roles within the play
- Thoroughly answer the questions I've typed as comments on the side of the Word document
- Homework:
- Virtual Day by 3:00
Week Seventeen - November 25 to November 26
November 26 - Demonstrate mastery of drama skills.
- Introduce Virtual Day early
- Macbeth test
- Homework:
- None!
Week Sixteen - November 18 to November 22
November 18 - Use close reading to analyze drama
November 20 - Use close reading to analyze drama
November 22 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Extra Credit reminder
- Whole Group: Review 4.1-4.2
- Watch "The Witches in Macbeth" and "Macbeth and the Supernatural" Videos
- Groups of 3: Complete the 4.3 Literature Circles Document
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 5, Scenes 1-2
- 4.3 Passage Analysis
November 20 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Extra Credit reminder
- Whole Group: Review 4.3
- Groups of 3: Complete the 5.1-5.8 Literature Circles Document
- Dedicated Work Time: Passage Analysis
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 5, Scenes 3-8
- PICK ONE Act 5 Passage Analysis
November 22 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Whole Group: Review 5.1-5.8
- Whole Group:
- Think about how free will is portrayed in Macbeth
- Consider what you think the play "says" about the five themes we discussed at the beginning
- Watch 5.5 clips
- Finish and Submit Passage Analyses
- Homework:
- None
Week Fifteen - November 12 to November 15
November 14 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Extra Credit opportunity
- Theme Check-in
- Groups of 3: Complete the 4.1-4.2 Lit Circles document
- Last 10 minutes: Watch 4.1 and 4.2 videos
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 4, Scene 3
- 4.1-4.2 Passage Analysis
Week Fourteen - November 4 to November 8
November 5 - No Class (Polls)
November 7 - Use close reading to analyze drama
November 7 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Books
- Extra Credit: $5 for a copy of Fences
- Whole Group: Review 2.4-3.2
- Groups of 3: Complete the 3.3-3.6 Lit Circles document
- Last 5 minutes: Watch 3.4 video (Banquo's Ghost)
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 4, Scenes 1-2
- 3.3-3.6 Passage Analysis
Week Thirteen - October 28 to November 1
October 28 - Use close reading to analyze the rising action of Macbeth.
October 30 - Use close reading to analyze drama.
November 1 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Whole Group: Review Act I, Scenes 3-4 Discussion Questions
- Groups of 3: Complete the 1.5-1.7 Literature Circles document
- Last five minutes:
- Watch the "Come, You Spirits" scene (stopping at 4:09)
- Discuss homework
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 2, Scenes 1-3
- Act 1.5-1.7 Passage Analysis
- VFW essay (printed), form, and speech (in Classroom) due tomorrow
October 30 - Use close reading to analyze drama.
- Bring books
- Hett's Store
- Whole Group: Review Act 1, Scenes 5-7 Discussion Questions
- Groups of 3: Complete the 2.1-2.3 Lit Circles Document
- Last seven minutes: Watch the 2.1 and 2.2 videos
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 2, scene 4 through Act 3, scene 2
- Act 2.1-2.3 Passage Analysis
November 1 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Books?
- Theme Check-In
- Brief 2.1-2.3 Review
- Groups of 3: Complete the 2.4-3.2 Lit Circles document
- Last seven minutes: Watch the 3.1 videos
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 3, Scenes 3-6
- Act 2.4-3.2 Passage Analysis (due at the beginning of next class)
Week Twelve - October 21 to October 25
October 22 - Use close reading to analyze drama
October 24 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Discuss Theme Topics in Macbeth
- Introduce Passage Analysis assignment
- Watch Shakespeare biography
- Read Scenes 1-2 together
- Watch Macbeth clip (Scene 2)
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 1, Scenes 1-4
- Act 1.1-1.2 Passage Analysis
- Finish VFW Speech by Monday, 10/29 (bring CD or $.50)
October 24 - Use close reading to analyze drama
- Announcements:
- Test feedback
- Hand in books
- Right to Life scholarship?
- Discuss VFW speech (due on Monday/Tuesday)
- Hand out permission forms
- $.50 for CD
- Whole Group: Act I, Scenes 1-2 Discussion Questions
- Groups of 5: Complete the 1.3-1.4 Literature Circles document
- Last five minutes: Watch the Witches scene clip
- Homework:
- Read Sparknotes for Act 1, Scenes 5-7
- Act 1.3-1.4 Passage Analysis
- Finish VFW Speech by Monday, 10/29 (bring CD or $.50)
Week Eleven - October 16 to October 18
October 16 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
October 18 - Use close reading to analyze The Handmaid's Tale and six connected works.
- Discuss Historical Notes
- Revise theme statements, first in small groups (argue), then as a class
- Discuss Exam
- Work Time: Literary Data Sheet (due October 22)
- Homework:
- Review themes, plot and characters from the novel by working on the Literary Data Sheet (due 10/22)
- VFW Speech Due 10/29
October 18 - Use close reading to analyze The Handmaid's Tale and six connected works.
- Handmaid's Tale Exam
- Homework:
- Finish Literary Data Sheet by 10/22
- Finish VFW Speech by Monday, 10/29 (bring CD or $.50)
Week Ten - October 7 to October 10
October 7 - Read and perform basic analysis on a piece of literary criticism.
October 9 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Reminder: Historical Notes
- Discuss Chapters 36-39
- Read and annotate "Atwood & Feminism Then and Now"
- Discuss findings from the article
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 40 through 46 (259-295)
- VFW Speech Due 10/29
October 9 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- CAP letters
- Discuss Exam
- Discuss Chapters 40-46
- Discuss themes & assign theme homework (reminder about how to read the historical notes)
- Work Time: Literary Data Sheet (especially themes)
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale Historical Notes (299-311)
- Bring theme statements for the five topics on the Handmaid's Tale page
- VFW Speech Due 10/29
Week Nine - September 30 to October 4
10/1: JobSparks Day (No Class)
10/3: Synthesize other works of literature thematically with the novel.
10/3: Synthesize other works of literature thematically with the novel.
- Discuss Chapters 31-35
- "The Panther"
- Individual: "Caged Bird" Prompt
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 36 through 39 (229-255)
Week Eight - September 23 to September 27
September 23 - Use close reading to analyze the use of literary techniques in The Handmaid's Tale.
September 25 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
September 27 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Theme Check-In
- Chapter 21 Close Read
- Discuss Chapters 20-23
- Finish "Yellow Wallpaper" Prompt or work on VFW speech
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 24 through 27 (143-170)
September 25 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Discuss Chapters 24-27
- Literary Data Sheet:
- Characters
- Plot (so far)
- Literary Devices
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 28 through 30 (171-195)
September 27 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Theme Check-In
- Discuss Chapters 28-30
- VFW / Literary Data Sheet Work Time
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 31 through 35 (199-228)
Week Seven - September 16 to September 20
September 17 - Use close reading to analyze a speaker's attitude/tone.
September 19 - Use close reading to analyze character and thematic differences in texts.
- Chapters 12-15 Observations
- Discuss Chapters 12-15
- VFW Speech Introduction
- VFW work time
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 16 through 19 (explicit content warning)
September 19 - Use close reading to analyze character and thematic differences in texts.
- Discuss Chapters 16-19
- Read "The Yellow Wallpaper"
- Writing Prompt: In two well-organized paragraphs, compare and contrast Offred and the protagonist of "The Yellow Wallpaper." Then compare and contrast the themes presented in these two works.
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 20 through 23 (116-140) - brief, explicit/violent content
Week Six - September 9 to September 13
September 9 - Use close reading to analyze the exposition of The Handmaid's Tale.
September 11 - No Class (Shepard Leadership Day)
September 13 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Review Essay Feedback
- Look at Essay Example & Structure/Evidence Organizers
- Watch TV series trailer
- Handmaid's Tale Socratic Seminar
- Discuss Chapters 4-6
- Chapter 6 Close Read
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 7-11 (34-61)
September 11 - No Class (Shepard Leadership Day)
September 13 - Use close reading to analyze themes in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Announcement: I'm out of the building next Tuesdaay
- Chapters 7-11 Observations
- Discuss Chapters 7-11
- Download Literary Data Sheet
- Read the "About Margaret Atwood" document and fill in that section on your data sheet
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 12 through 15 (62-92) - Content Warning
Week Five - September 3 to September 6
September 3 - Analyze the use of one literary element from a short story in depth, citing textual evidence.
September 5 - Use close reading to analyze the exposition of The Handmaid's Tale.
- Hand out Handmaid's Tale books & point out edited PDF version
- Short Stories test
- Homework:
- Review literary terms for Third Quiz next class - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read The Handmaid's Tale Introduction and 1-3 (3-16 in most books)
September 5 - Use close reading to analyze the exposition of The Handmaid's Tale.
- Review Literary Terms
- Final Literary Terms Quiz
- Discuss Chapters 1-3
- Homework:
- Read The Handmaid's Tale 4-6 (17-33)
Week Four - August 26 to August 30
August 27 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at theme
August 29 - Identify literary devices in context and build vocabulary for the year's discussions. Read fiction responsively, looking closely at style, tone, and irony.
- Counselor Presentation
- Read "Fat is Not a Fairy Tale" and discuss its theme
- Discuss "Free Fruit..." in small groups
- Introduction to Style, Tone, and Irony
- Study Literary Terms (if we have time)
- Homework:
- Review literary terms for Quiz - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "How to Tell a True War Story" (Short Stories tab under Readings or 340-349)
August 29 - Identify literary devices in context and build vocabulary for the year's discussions. Read fiction responsively, looking closely at style, tone, and irony.
- Second Literary Terms Quiz
- Discuss "How to Tell a True War Story" and answer multiple choice questions in small groups
- Discuss Short Stories Test
- Homework:
- Review literary terms for Third Quiz next Thursday - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Short Stories test next class (know the concepts of Plot, Characters, Setting, etc.)
Week Three - August 19 to August 23
August 19 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at setting
August 21 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at point of view
August 23 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at symbolism
- I'm not here next class - go through agenda and lit. quiz
- Discuss Summer Assignment feedback
- Discuss "IND AFF"
- Introduction to Point of View and Symbolism (for 8/23)
- Homework:
- Review literary term for quiz Wednesday - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"
August 21 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at point of view
- Review Literary Terms (5 minutes)
- Literary Terms Quiz
- "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" Discussion
- Writing Prompt:
- How does Le Guin use literary techniques to convey the setting and mood of the story?
- Homework:
- Review literary terms - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "That Room" (Short Stories tab under Readings)
- Generate a discussion question about the symbolism in the story (don't use an outside source)
August 23 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at symbolism
- Announcements:
- Literary Terms Quiz feedback and procedure for next time
- Reminder: Turn in CAP enrollment form to Mr. Preci by 8/30 & Activate Your Account
- "Omelas" questions from last class
- Close-Read "That Room"
- Discuss "That Room"
- Introduction to Theme & Assign Homework
- Read "Invictus"
- Prompt: What symbols do you find in "Invictus"? Simply list them. Second, explain what you think the symbols might represent. Third, explain how these symbols add to the meaning (theme) of the story.
- Homework:
- Review literary terms for second quiz Thursday - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "Free Fruit for Young Widows" (Short Stories tab under Readings)
Week Two - August 12 to August 16
August 13 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at plot
August 15 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at characters
- IU Groups announcement
- CAP video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEXLlsIRFlA&feature=youtu.be
- Bookmark and Tour Weebly
- Discuss "The Cask of Amontillado" in small groups
- Discuss "The Cask of Amontillado" together
- Response to "The Cask of Amontillado"
- How is justice portrayed in this story versus how it's portrayed in the American government and justice system?
- Discuss Characters (even though "A Rose..." is listed under plot)
- End of Class: Literary Terms (Quizlet Live)
- Homework:
- Review literary terms - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "A Rose for Emily" (Short Stories tab under Readings)
- CAP enrollment form
August 15 - Read fiction responsively, looking closely at characters
- Response to "A Rose for Emily"
- Reflect on your experience reading this story. What red flags did you notice that could have helped you predict the ending? What red flags did you fail to notice until after finishing the story?
- Discuss "A Rose for Emily" in small groups
- Discuss "A Rose for Emily" as a class
- Introduction to Setting
- End of Class: Literary Terms (Quizlet Live)
- Homework:
- Review for first literary term quiz in two classes - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "IND AFF"
- CAP enrollment form
Week One - August 7 to August 9
August 7 - Understand CAP Literature policies, procedures, and expectations
August 9 - Read fiction responsively
- Introduction
- First Day document (Syllabus page)
- Syllabus and CAP information
- Hand out parental consent
- Discuss summer assignments
- Split into groups for discussion
- What are the benefits of group work?
- What are the potential drawbacks of working in groups?
- What does good, effective group work look like?
- What does ineffective group work look like?
- Literary Terms
- Homework:
- Submit summer assignments to Google Classroom (LXED4HA) by midnight Friday
- Start reviewing literary terms - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
August 9 - Read fiction responsively
- Laptop Distribution & Board Game Club
- CAP information and course information
- Forms due TBD
- CAP enrollment TBD
- Introduction to Reading Fiction Responsively
- Read and annotate "Story of an Hour" in small groups
- Discuss "Story of an Hour"
- Homework:
- Submit summer assignments to Google Classroom (LXED4HA)
- Start reviewing literary terms - quizlet.com/134681528/ap-literature-terms-barringer-flash-cards/
- Read "The Cask of Amontillado" on the Short Stories tab under Readings
- CAP enrollment form
- Submit summer assignments to Google Classroom (LXED4HA)