Assignments : AP English Literature and Composition
February 16 to February 20, 2009
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Monday - PRESIDENT'S DAY - NO CLASS
Objective:
Activity :
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Homework:
Tuesday -
Objective: Students
will learn the hallmarks of Shakespearian Tragedy.
Activity : Final reading and explication of MACBETH.
Information - Multiple choice in the AP English
Literature Test
Homework: Review MACBETH and the prompt for tomorrow's
writing session. Scan the sample M/C test.
Wednesday -
Objective: Students
will demonstrate facility with AP Literature prompts.
Activity : Forty minute in-class writing of an AP free write prompt.
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Homework: Work through questions 1 - 29 prose
and poetry of the M/C practice. Be ready tomorrow to 1) defend your answers
and 2) to explain the process you went through to come to your answer.
Thursday -
Objective: Students
will learn to approach AP M/C correctly.
Activity : Debrief on answers to M/C tests; Discuss processes and provisos.
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Homework: Complete a timed session of 30 minutes
of M/C practice - finish the test but note the question at which you work
when time expires. Note: clear all other work, activities and distractions
from the area, then set a reliable timer for 30 minutes before you begin.
Accept no calls or messages, no interruptions during this period.
Friday -
Objective: Students
will learn to approach AP M/C correctly.
Activity : Debrief on answers to M/C tests; Discuss processes and provisos.
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Homework: Read Acts I and II of HAMLET. Expect
a quiz on the plot and characters on Monday.
