Friday, June 17, 2011

AP English Liteature TH eFall of Rome Response

As a reminder, on Monday, you must have written responses for any two questions from the Readers/Discussion Guide from The Fall of Rome. You may not respond to quesitons 1 or 13. Additionally, be sure your response demonstrates full reading of the novel. Do not forget to bring the novel to class on Monday.

Great Books "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" Reflection

Reminder: This reflection is DUE on Monday at 8:00 a.m. Also on Monday Remember to bring your literature circle text and any snacks for the class. We will have one last literature circle meeting. You will also write one last literature circle response.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone Reflection
Directions: Think about answers to each of the following questions and combine your responses into a well written reflection. The reflection still needs an introductory paragraph; transitional words and phrases. Questions should not necessarily be answered in the order in which they are written. Suggested length at least two full pages. Must show evidence of brainstorming. It might be helpdful to re-read the section called "The Play" before the actual play begins.

1. What obstacles and opportunies do African-Americans face at the turn of the century (1900's) and how are these conflicts reflected in the lives of Seth, Bertha, Bynum, Loomis, Jeremy, Molly, Mattie and even Zonia?
2. With which character's struggle do you most admire and why? Identify that character and why you connect or understand that character's struggle.
3. What do you feel to be a major theme of "Joe Turner's Come and Gone"? Why
4. Did you enjoy reading the play? Why? Which part was the most important or significant or meaningul to you? Why?