ACP Grade - Art project

ACP GRADE

   

 ACP - Art project for sonnet with explanation***(see below) of how your art work represents the poem you chose for the Sonnet Paper that is due 12/19 in the drive folder  (again, no late work). This can be a painting, a sculpture, a well curated collage, 2-minute film (or a series of visualized snapshots of the sonnet’s various images with text).

 ***Compose a one-page reflection (MLA, 12pt, double spaced) on how you made your artistic choices and HOW your work captures the poet’s intended theme. 

PLEASE READ: If you are submitting multi-media click the following link: ACP Projects   AND

1. open your class folder

2. create a folder with your name

3. upload your project and one page MLA formatted paper (12pt, double spaced, left margin justified) to your folder . . . 

AND Enjoy the Break!!!

AS I Lay Dying Journals

How to share your journals

1. Download finished journal as word doc to your computer

2.  Go to this link: As I Lay Dying

3. Open your class folder.

4. Create a folder with your name

5. Share the folder with jessupsenglish@gmail.com and allow me to edit not view.

6. Upload word doc to folder

How to use template, how to upload to drive, how to use doc tools

Video models

please watch these three videos. 

1. How to copy template, copy your sonnet, and paste into template and format line numbers

2. How to upload your paper 

3.   How to use Doc Tools and some other tricks in the template

I've also posted the videos in a folder for you to download if you need them there: HELP Vids

Help Vids

Sonnet Paper due no later that 12/19 to class drive

Sonnet Paper - Due to Class Drive no later than 12/19

I've updated and made some changes to the paper to make it a little more user friendly. So pay attention to the changes.

I also created a template for your paper that you can type into. here's the link:

Paper Template

How to upload: 

1. click link below

2. select and open your class folder

3. create a folder with your name on it.

4. share folder with jessupsenglish@gmail.com

5. upload your google doc (also named) into folder.

6. make sure you have named the doc as well

Here's the link: SAMPLE SONNET PAPER  

Here's the link to all the typed sonnets: Sonnets typed

YOU WILL USE THIS SAME LINK TO ACCESS YOUR CLASS FOLDER TO UPLOAD YOUR PAPER.

Assignments and due dates

ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES

1.       COMPLETED Sonnet Lesson Pack due 12/13 and 12/14 – no exceptions – I will check these while you are working on your posters and return them, so you can finish your papers. Be sure to complete the two focus statements in the lesson pack. There are two more sample focus statements in the final paper sample.

2.       Faulkner Journal COMPLETE and due 12/13 and 12/14 – No Exceptions. Upload to DRIVE folder (see later post).

             3.   ACP Grade - Art project for sonnet with explanation***(see below) of how your art     work represents the poem you chose for the Sonnet Paper that is due 12/19 in the drive folder  (again, no late work). This can be a painting, a sculpture, a well curated collage, 2-minute film (or a series of visualized snapshots of the sonnet’s various images with text).

        ***Compose a one-page reflection on how you made your artistic choices and HOW your work captures the poet’s intended theme. 

4.      Final exam process: AP MC – 55 Questions will still be your in-class task for the 1^st hour and timed writing on As I Lay Dying.  

PS – I’m still accepting missing work so it’s up to you.

1.       Deconstructions are now worth a max of 72 points

2.       Socratic seminar papers are worth 80 pts for essay, 40 points for self-reflection and coaching sheet (out of 50).

3.       Ma Rainey’s Character Maps are now worth a max of 75 points

A note – I will not be able to accept these assignments after 12/14, so get everything turned in.

Assignments

Substitute Assignment 11/28 and 11/29

Periods 5,6,7, and 8

Assignment:

All of this can be done in 90 minutes.

1.       Read P. 674 – 680 from Perrine’s Literature Book and answer ALL questions on a separate sheet of paper.

2.       Follow instructions in the Sonnet pack on DICTION and complete the assigned task in the packet.

3.       Share your As I Lay Dying Digital Journal with me TODAY at jessupsenglish@gmail.com. You should be up to pp 140. So you should have begun the journal section for pp 137 -

4.       #1 is due at the end of class in the box and #2 I will check this afternoon from home.  

How about those Holes in Addie's coffin? and the way she's put in the coffin? it's madness and you're worried about Vardaman saying "My Mother is a fish"? Of course she is . . . 

Range finder scores

The scoring is as follows:
R-4, O-9, M-7, J-8, P-6

Deconstruct M and J by the 28th.

Don't forget to read.

Rangefinders - Scoring

Rangefinder Scoring

I opened the Socrative Room up for you to post your scores. Go to https://b.socrative.com/login/student/ , the room is Jessup904, click next, then  Last Name, First Name and a dialogue box will open for you to post your scoring.

If you did not receive the rangefinders you may access them here: Sacrifice 

I'll post the scores tomorrow

Sonnet Lesson Pack

The Sonnet Lessons- UPDATED as of 12/06 

AS promised, I updated the sonnet lessons with models, some definitions, and links (the blue rectangular outlines are links) to other sources to help guide you through these lessons. The heading above is your link to these updates.

1. I'll continue to update the "I do/We do" lesson models as we move forward, so download this and when I announce the updates just download and replace the old pdf with the new one.

2. These read best on a tablet or computer, but all your phones should have a good pdf viewer as well.

3. Remember, you have to use your personal Gmail to access any of the documents in this DRIVE.

Faulkner Journal Template

I also added another example or two to help you with journal entries 1 and 5. Please compose your responses AFTER the models, so that you'll always have them as a reference.

Remember to keep up with your reading calendar because there will be a reading quiz when we return. 

Additionally, until we finish the novel and for every major work thereafter, after we quiz we will always talk about YOUR reading and YOUR thoughts before moving on to the next mini lesson. Believe me when I say I am much more interested in your ideas than mine, so please "Bring your BEST and SHARE!" Your inquiry discussions will be well rewarded in the grade book as long as you are leading the discussion and asking questions. 

As I Lay Dying Journal

As I Lay Dying

I was worried that many of you were confused by the journal, so here's a link to the As I Lay Dying Journal Template Please download it as a Google Doc, Label it Last name_First Name_AILD_Journal and share it with me at jessupsenglish@gmail.com 

As I Lay Dying Journal Template

Because you asked:

use the following link to get updates from REMIND. Of course, you're going to have to remind me that I have one now.

https://www.remind.com/join/bjessu

MRBB Character Maps Upload

Please upload your map to the correct class folder below using your PERSONAL Drive and Gmail account. THIS PORTAL WILL NOT ACCEPT WORK FROM YOUR DISD DRIVE OR DISD ACCOUNT. 

Be certain you have labeled your map like this: Last Name_First Name_MRBB_Maps

2ND

4TH

5TH

6TH

7TH

8TH

Coming Due Dates for Assignments, Projects, and Papers

Socratic Seminar Paper

Due 11/08 (B) and 11/09 (A) I know it's a lot to take in so focus on your seminar notes and FOLLOW the "Socratic Seminar Scoring Guide".

Submit MLA Format typed Seminar Evaluation online in Power School AND Submit Paper Copy in Class. 

Order of Paper Documents:

1. Paper

2. Notes

3. Self Assessment

4. Coaching Guide and notes

5. Scoring guide handout

6. Staple together and I'll collect. 

Ma Rainey's Character Maps

Due Monday 11/12 by end of day. I will post a link to the drive folder where you will submit these on Friday. 

Timed Writing

Timed writing will be 11/09 (B) and 11/12 (A). It is a Question 3 prompt and I will post a mini Q3 writing guide. For this assignment you will be permitted to use your discussion notes, so print a pdf of the notes you turn in with your paper.

Essay Deconstructions

Deconstructions will be Due 11/28. Submit on Paper and in class box.

I'll Post and handout a reading calendar for As I Lay Dying before the week's end. You have enough on your plate. 

Socratic Seminar Evaluation Paper 11/8 (B) 11/09 (A)

Socratic Seminar Evaluation Paper

This paper is your formal evaluation of the Socratic Seminar. 

Format            1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced.  1” margins, 12 point font, MLA formatting

Submission     Paper copy AND PS (yes we are going to give this another shot) submission

Due                 The day after Socratic Seminar by 9 am (11/08 B)  (11/09 A)

Listening Evaluation Objectives

Evaluate.  Verb.  To determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study.

1. Evaluate multiple speakers’ points of view, reasoning, and use of evidence.
2. Demonstrate your acuity as a listener who can succinctly summarize a discussion and evaluate the various ideas presented.

Listening Evaluation Structure

1. Short, concise summary of the main questions and topics discussed in the seminar you observed (the one for which you took notes).  This demonstrates your ability to discern main ideas and summarize the discussion succinctly.  Length: One paragraph total.

2.       Evaluation of the seminar’s content—specific ideas, questions, and/or textual passages presented in the seminar.  Discuss the relevance, logic, depth, clarity, breadth, scope, interpretation of evidence, and reasoning presented in the seminar you observed.  Give specific examples.  Include who said the idea.  Specifically explain why you are persuaded by an interpretation, why you might challenge it, and/or why you believe the ambiguity of an idea is more important than drawing a conclusion.  Identify misinterpretations or misreading of arguments presented in seminar and correct them by going back to the text and offering a more logical, persuasive interpretation.  This should be the bulk of your writing as it demonstrates your ability to evaluate ideas presented orally.  Length: At least two paragraphs.    

Please use academic transitions to make your composition more fluid. 

The language of evaluation includes (This is only a sample.  There are many more!):

I agree with X’s idea/interpretation/notion that ______ because…

I disagree with X’s idea/interpretation/notion that ______ because…

This was a misreading of [author’s] argument because…

While I concede that….I still disagree that…because…

I think X’s idea is mistaken because it overlooks [author’s] assertion that…

Even though on first read it may seem that…a closer reading of the passage suggests that…

X’s claim that _____ rests upon the questionable assumption that…because…

I disagree with X’s view that ______ because, as [author] argues…

By focusing on __________, X overlooks the deeper problem of …

According to both X and Y, ____________.  Although I agree with these ideas up to a point, I cannot accept their overall conclusion because…

3.      Evaluation of the seminar’s process—how discussants participated and developed ideas.  What are strengths of the seminar you observed?  Growth areas?  To what extent did the discussants share ideas equitably?  Root ideas in the text?  Use sound reasoning?  Synthesize and connect ideas by using transitions?  When did discussants transition too early or not develop ideas to their fullest?  What places lacked coherence?  When and why did the discussion turn prematurely?  What specific suggestions do you have for seminar participants so that next time they are even more effective speakers?  Length: One paragraph total. 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Socratic Fishbowl Discussion

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Socratic Fishbowl Discussion

As we prepare for a Socratic Fishbowl Seminar, it's important that you review these two files FIRST!!!

1. Socratic Seminar Norms 

2. Being an Advanced Speaker and Listener

If you utilize your allotted class time wisely to prepare and arrive completely prepared on the day/s of the seminar, then there is no reason you shouldn't excel.

I will present the scoring to you later this week.

Ma Rainey's Character Maps - Due 11/12

Ma Rainey's Character Maps Revised Due Date 11/12

As I have explained to each class - This is a rather detailed assignment. 

1. Download the template from the following link using your personal GMAIL: Ma Rainey's CM

2. Draft your responses BEFORE you type into the template.

3. On Nov. 08 I will post links to the various class folders for upload. Be Certain your map file is shared back into the folder in word format and that it is titled: Last name_First name_Character Maps 

4. This is a Project Grade - one of two you will receive for the 3rd 6 weeks.

As I Lay Dying purchase by 11/07 - No Exceptions.

AS I LAY DYING by William Faulkner

1. Purchase from Amazon to have in class by 11/07 (this was listed on the syllabus).

2. I do not have extra copies and a kindle version will not work.

3. Please Purchase THIS copy: 

Power Learning Discussion Post

How to post

Go to Power Learning or your class page from a computer (not the ap) or browser and THEN:

And type your responses, or paste them from word.

2nd Period

Araby Questions

Quite a few of you didn't answer the FIVE "Araby" post reading questions.

Here they are again:

1. What was the impact of this experience on the narrator.

2. Explain, in detail, the last sentence.

3. Who's speaking in the last sentence (the older or young narrator), and how do you know?

4. What archetypes and motifs does James Joyce employ in telling the story?

5. (This should be your longest answer) After the climax, how, specifically, do the narrator - and even the story itself - unravel?

BONUS, because you need it: What do you make of the "Joycean epiphany" in this story? An epiphany is usually a positive and sudden revelation or insight that helps a character understand something about themselves and/or the world; however, this epiphany feels different. 

Deconstructing Student Essays and more

Deconstructions

Please follow the link below to access the exemplar deconstruction for essay H. It is also posted on Power school.

Please use the same format for each of your deconstructions. Remember, this is a test grade, so you really want to submit the same HIGH QUALITY analysis that this student submitted.

Essay H - Deconstructed

A Reminder

1. If you haven't joined No Red Ink, please do so IMMEDIATELY.

2. QuillInstructions for Invited Students:

1. Visit quill.org 
2.  Click Login (at the top of the page)
3.  Enter username and password 
4.  Click the Login button

username is ID@dallasisd.org
password: N/A sign in with Clever

Please go to Quill from google apps and complete the assigned assessment. We will use a combination of Quill and No Red Ink for grammar, editing, sentence composing, and revising. No late work for this diagnostic; it should take no more than 20 minutes.

3. Please make sure you complete the common lit assignments BEFORE you come to class each period next week.

4. If you didn't submit your annotated Araby text, time is running out. Progress reports go out Monday.

Grades

I inboxed each of you with a screenshot.of your current grade for the 1st 6wks. I also sent a message to you and one to your parents with the notice of the grade change deadline.

As of this writing I've received one assignment.

Remember, the window closes in the morning.

Vocab list - AGAIN and blank say means matter

Frayer Models

Vocab List

Blank Say Means Matters

Vocabulary Digital Frayer Models

Vocabulary Frayer Models

Please open the link, find and your class folder, create a folder with your name in your class folder, and upload your pdf to your folder labeled with your first and last name.

Frayer Model Folder

How to upload to power learning

Uploading Assignments to Power Learning

1. Go to Power School.
2. Click the shortcut to apps
3. select power learning
4. Select "Progress"
5. find your assignment
6. make sure your assignment is labeled "Last name. Dry September" Include a 1st initial if you share a last name with others in the class
7. click the upload icon
8. upload pdf/pdfs

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As Promised - How to do Everything

How to save your chart/ map from Lucid Charts or Mindmeister:

How to submit an assignment from the power school app/site:

Remember to submit as a pdf.

Video instructions for online submissions

Things you might need:

Graphic Presentation Rubric

Model Summary with Theme AND Thesis

Essentials of Plot - Freytag's Triangle Explained

Elements of Fiction Explained - PPT/PDF

If you can't open these,  try the following link:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1zcsUBRCY2ytDDDt6CCunlVIGwI1jdp5B

Reading - 1st Reading of Dry September

Due 8/30(A) & 31(B)
"Dry September"
1. Complete a 1st reading with discussion annotations (????=this is confusing or dense prose that I/we need help with; ? With discussion question for whole class; ! An observation of action, reflection, narration that you want the whole class to consider.) Your text should have plenty of these as well as any questions you have oncerning character and narrative perspective. I DO check for annnotations.

2. Be prepared to discuss text

3. And there will be a writing prompt

AP Lit and Comp 2018 - 19 Welcome

Due 8-30/31

No Red Ink Student Sign up: Please click the hyperlink and enter your class sign up code

2nd period  

4th Period

5th Period

6th Period

7th Period 

8th Period

Common Lit Sign up

Please use the appropriate code to register for YOUR section of Common lit.
Go to Common Lit

Selma, Montgomery, and More

I began this morning unsure where the coming days would lead me and how they would change and inspire me. Here, under a bridge in Selma, Alabama I lost my voice when three women smiled to greet me. I smiled back, began to cry, apologized and told them that I'd just been humbled. I know now that I am here to strip away the veneer, to humble myself to a community that has always offered me LOVE. If life is about letting go, then this is where my newest phase begins. I cannot change the past, so I'm here to learn graces the heart has long hidden: humility, forgiveness, and selflesss compassion. If you're interested in viewing a more complete album select the link below.

Complete photos

Assignment 5 - Due at the end of Class 4/10 and 4/11

Do Now: Reflect - Over the past two weeks HOW has your understanding of Blackberries as an experience developed and changed? Be specific and concrete. 

How has your ability to rapidly analyze a poem progressed over this same time? 

Heading into the AP exam next month what skills still need polish?

Do NEXT: "Black Berrying" by Sylvia Plath

1. As a group complete steps 1 - 4.

2. Complete a 4 leaf clover. 

3. Do the Same for "August" by Mary Oliver

4. Combine the two thesis statements into one that compares the perspective of the two poets.

5. Using the best of your group's 4 Leaf Clovers, complete a comparative 4 leaf clover.

DUE at the end of Class. 

PS - We'll be returning to the three anchor texts next week as we practice Q2 and Q3. 

Assignment 4 More Blackberries 4/04 and 4/05

"Blackberry Picking" by Wendy Mooney and "Blackberries for Amelia" by Richard Wilbur

Do Now: Given your Deconstructions, how does your essay compare to the two higher scoring essays? How will you improve them? Make an explicit plan in writing.

Do Next:  

1. Again, using the process you've previously employed (and with a clear idea of imagery to meaning concepts), complete steps 1 - 4 for each poem. 

2. Complete steps 5 AND 6 for EACH Poem

3. Complete a 4 Leaf clover for each

Homework: Select one poem and compose an essay from the supplied prompt.

Steps 1, 2, AND 3 for the poem you did not select for an essay are due at the end of class. 

Steps 1, 2, and 3 plus your essay are due at the beginning of class 4/06 and 4/09

Assignment 4/3 and 4/4

Timed Writing

Do Now: Review the following handout. imagery to meaning

Prompt: TBA on 4/03

You will have 45 minutes to write your essay

Homework: 

Essay Deconstructions: Link - TBA on 4/03 and due 4/05 or 4/06

Assignment for 3/29 and 4/2

Do Now: Share your Thesis wand your 4-Leaf Clover with your group. Make notes on their feedback and then revise your thesis and clover.

Reflect: How did feedback help focus your Clover analysis? Specifically, what changes did you have to make and how will you use this feedback in your next assignment?

Assignment 2: Blackberries By Yusef Komunyakaa packet link

Remember the Process from last class:

1. Using a 15 second time limit circle words that jump from the page. Are these words positive or negative? Why did these words stand out? Then share with your group partners.
2. Read the prompt. Identify what you are reading for.
3. Read and annotate the poem (or passage for prose as the process does not change). Make sure you have notes on Speaker, Imagery, Selection of Detail, Diction, and Syntax (where it's relevant).
4. Discuss the passage with your group and make additions as necessary.
5. Compose a thesis and a quick outline for an essay on the back of the prompt.
6. Share your Thesis. Then find three people from other groups to provide feedback.
7. Write your essay. 

Complete Steps  1 - 5, then 6, then 7.

Due at end of Class

1st Assignment and more to come - you will need your laptops/tablets

Greetings.  The assignment posted today and those that will follow in the next few days. All assignments will be linked to the Drive and will be printed for your convenience - as annotations, drafts, free writes, and essays will all be turned in for grading. 

Do NOW: To refresh critical skills WATCH: Ted Ed: Mining Literature for Deeper MeaningsAnd Answer MC Questions After and Discuss.

Do NEXT: Download 4 Leaf Clover of Analysis then listen to Lady Gaga's "Pokerface" and Read the lyrics at Genius Lyrics.  

Notice how all of the evidence is anchored by the Four Sentence Frames in the Clover.

Your Turn: "Blackberry Eating" by Galway Kinnell

All Poems for the next few assignments can be downloaded HERE

Today please complete steps 1 - 4 in classHomework: 1. Complete a 4-Leaf Clover of Analysis, 2. Steps 5 and 6

Assignment Poetry / Prose
The Process:
Remember how you have been asked to engage poetry at a physical level.
1. Using a 15 second time limit circle words that jump from the page. Are these words positive or negative? Why did these words stand out? Then share with your group partners.
2. Read the prompt. Identify what you are reading for.
3. Read and annotate the poem (or passage for prose as the process does not change). Make sure you have notes on Speaker, Imagery, Selection of Detail, Diction, and Syntax (where it's relevant).
4. Discuss the passage with your group and make additions as necessary.
5. Compose a thesis and a quick outline for an essay on the back of the prompt.
6. Share your Thesis. Then find three people from other groups to provide feedback.
7. Write your essay.
The entire process can be completed in one class, whether it is Poetry or Prose.

Song of Solomon Ch 14 - 15

Chapter 14 - 15

1. Please complete the Say, Means, Matter chart for Ch. 14 - 15.  Say, Means, Matters

2. Complete your Family Trees and Treasure Maps

"XIV" by Derrick Walcott

Walcott Deconstructions:

Please use the following file to complete the activities for "XIV" by Derek Walcott. The handout is also printed and in the classroom. You are welcome to print it if you cannot find it. 

Deconstructing Walcott - LINK

Song of Solomon Pt. 2

Hero's Journey:

As you begin Chapter 10 and Pt. 2, please start a TREASURE HUNT map that logs Milkman's search for GOLD.  With each stop make note of where he is, who he visits, and what he learns.

Additionally, as he meets people add any important characters/people to your family trees.

Similarly, as this has been likened to the Hero's Journey 1) watch the Ted Video Hero's Journey and read the handout Hero's Journey Handout and then 3) keep note of how his journey does and does not fit the Archetypal Monomyth

Chapter Readings and Prompts:

Try to stick with the reading calendar as best you can. 

All chapter Readings, questions, and passages may be found in the DRIVE: READINGS and Questions

Song of Solomon Socratic Seminar Preparation - Due Beginning of Seminar (02/08 A and 02/09 B)

Song of Solomon Socratic Seminar Prep:

 

Our Session Depends Entirely on your preparation for this multi-category grading Fest!

 

Tues/Wed (02/06 and 02/07) - Prepare by opening the documents from the following link: Prep materials

 

Read all of the instructions as you have quite a lot to organize and share.

 

Each person is responsible for ALL of the assignments, so make sure that you've share the template 

 

AT END OF PERIOD: though it will be incomplete, please save your document in the "Socratic Seminar Prep - Turnitin" class folder with your name on it.

 

Please do the same thing with your family trees as you create them (you may use whichever flow chart you desire and any colors - as long as there is a method. Don't forget to add character traits and important facts): Family Tree Turnitin

Poetry Paper #2

Submitting Papers 

Please follow link to find class folder and submit the pdf of your annotations, analysis of literary device and more, more, more! Paper 2 Class folders

Be certain

Romantic Poetry Assignment Due 02/05

Romantic Poetry Assignment Due 02/05 4:16 pm

THIS SUMMATIVE IS DIVIDED INTO 2 PARTS—

20%: Poem with annotations

80%: T-chart with poetry focus statement, evidence & devices, and analysis

 

Please follow these instructions:

 

STEP 1- You will select a Romantic poem from these options:

• Lord Byron “Apostrophe to the Ocean”
• John Keats “To Autumn”
• William Wordsworth “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”
• Percy Bysshe Shelley “Ode to the West Wind

STEP 2- 1 typed double-spaced copy of the poem with lines numbered and include annotations for rhyme, sound devices, all literary devices, structure, and elements of Romanticism.  NO METER (stress, unstressed). These links will be helpful:

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/poetic_glossary.html          http://literary-devices.com/   

Use The Close Reading Hand-out in the Drive Folder to help with annotations and follow instructions EXPLICITLY.  To Download click: All Assignment Hand-outs   this includes: sample paper (w/ thesis and 2 of 6 needed literary devices), T-Charts (word and Pdf), Close reading instructions for poetry, and poetry selections (without line numbers - you need to do this every five lines. Yes, there is a video for adding line numbers to Word or Google Docs in the folder as well ).     

STEP 3- Complete a poetry focus statement for your poem (title, author, tones, narrative situation, theme). This focus statement/thesis will go at the top of your T-chart. Yes, you may bring it to me to review in tutoring.

 

STEP 4- Based on your focus statement, find the SIX best examples from step 2 to support your focus statement with a T-chart (device to meaning). The left side of your T-chart will have your concrete details/evidence (put the device in parenthesis like this). The right side of your T-chart will have your commentary/analysis.

Romantic Poetry Background - New Paper Due Date 2/05

Please Watch the following two 10 minute lessons on Romanticism.
Take Notes as they will help you with the paper.
Yes, There will be a Romanticism Quiz over these next Tues/Wed


Romantic Poetry Assignment Due Date - 02/05 4:16 pm


Romanticism Background Lessons

Song of Solomon Pt. 1 Handouts 2/12 and 2/13

Please use the following link to download your Checklist Handouts and anything else you may be missing   . . . 

Song of Solomon

All of these are in MS Word and you may type your answers as long as:

1. The responses are not copied from other digital/print sources

2. The responses are not copied from classmates. You may work with your partner, but even then, the expectation is that your work will be your own. 

3. You will need to print responses for your binder (yes, you may use my printer).

4. Please don't give in to temptation and submit plagiarized work, as then my options become quite limited. 

For other and future assignments . . . 

Song of Solomon Drive Folder.

Song of Solomon AP Literature and Binder

Binder Organization: We'll take a small portion of class for this

1. Song of Solomon: In Front

A. Calendar 

B. The People Could Fly: Stories in front (including origin of races) reading questions and answers go behind (stamped for Completion)

C. Flight A - Z - Completed (stamp needed)

D. People and Places - Completed (stamp needed)

E. Checklist 1 handout: Completed on separate paper. Answers, class notes, contrasts/T-charts go behind, returned Quizzes. Classwork includes Contrast 1)Robert Smith/Porter, 2) Smith/Macon, 3) Macon/Pilate, 4) Ruth/Pilate

F. Checklist 2 handout: Completed on separate paper. Answers, class notes, contrasts/T-charts go behind, returned Quizzes. Classwork includes: Contrast: 1) Sunday Drive with visit to Pilates', 2) Pilate and Macon's Attitudes Toward Milkman, Pilate and Macon's Versions of their Father's Death.

G. Checklist 3 handout: Completed on separate paper;  Answers, class notes, contrasts/T-charts go behind, returned Quizzes. Classwork Includes: Contrasting Milkman and Guitar's Defining Childhood Experience and attitude toward the issue of racial Equality and Macon and Ruth through the same lens.

H. Checklist 4 handout: Completed on separate paper;  Answers, RQ Responses, class notes, contrasts/T-charts go behind, returned Quizzes.

I. SOS Symbols and Symbolism Handout  

Begin 1/24 (B) 1/25 (A)

J. Checklist 5A and Reading Questions through #6 (p. 131), and Quote selection.

K. Checklist 5B and Reading Questions through #10 and Quote selection.

Other TABS

3. Q1 - All things Poetry (and deconstructions).
    Quick Writes

4. Q2 - All things related to open prose analysis (and deconstructions).
     Quick Writes 

5. Q3 - All Major works and major works handouts go here (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, As I Lay Dying, A Streetcar Named Desire) in order,

     Quick Writes 

6. Toolbox - All other handouts (Tone/Thesis, genre, grammar/punctuation, allusions, Say/Mean/Matter, ect.)

Extra Credit - AP Prep

AP Prep Session 1-20-18

I am teaching Q1-Poetry at the AP Prep Session here at Townview on January 20th.

I am also offering 2.5 points of Extra credit to any student who attends the session AND completes all the work from their three sessions.

Of the Three sessions to attend, I would like all of you to attend mine and Mr. Templet's, the third you are free to select.

To register use the QR or url on the flyer:

Song of Solomon Ch 1

Song of Solomon Chapter  1

Your checklists and other files can be found here: Song of Solomon Files

You may either fill out the People and Places chart electronically (and add to it as we go) or on paper. When it is due, next class, it will need to be paper (printed or written).

Please keep the following two ppts. in your binders as they will help you. intro song of Solomon  and romantic v classical archetype

Reading for next class - Chapter 2 - there will be a quiz over the reading.

Song of Solomon.

Don't forget to bring your copies of Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison!