Engilsh Ten Period 2

Read Chapters 7 and 8 of The Autobiography of Dick Gregory. Respond to the Following Questions: 1. How did segregation harm or impact Richard’s relationship with his track team peers? 2. Why do you think it was difficult for Richard to talk about it Why do you think Richard’s white friends didn’t understand it anyways? Afterall, they knew about it. Do you think it was easier for them to “sweep it under the rug?” Why? 3. Provide one example in chapter 7 that Richard become restless with his situation as a disenfranchised African-American. 4. Describe life for Richard and other black students at university. (Be brief… a paragraph) 5. Why does Richard feel guilty when his mother dies? Do you think his feelings are true? 6. Select a meaningful, thought provoking quote from chapter 8.

AP English Literature PEriods 1 AND 3

Crefully read and re-read ALLL of ACT IV. WE will have a reading quiz on Monday! It will cover these questions and just the basic plot. Promise! It will have one translation/read between the lines question. Also, KEEP MEMORIZING YOUR LINES! 1a. What developments have happened between Albany and Goneril; Reagan and Edmund? Why is this a perfect storm in the making? 4.4 1. What order does Cordelia give? What does she fear? 2. According to Cordelia, what is France’s purpose for being in England? Why does she make this point? 4.5 3. What do we learn from the conversation between Regan and Oswald concerning Edmund? Gloucester? Regan herself? 4.6 4. Why has Edgar changed his disguise? 5. How does Edgar trick Gloucester? Why does he go through this elaborate hoax? 6. How does Edgar describe the beggar who led to him Dover (Edgar himself) to Gloucester? Why is this convincing to Gloucester? 7. In Lear’s madness, he continues his growth as a character. What does he finally admit to himself that indicates this growth? 8. Why does Lear rave against women? 9. Explain Lear’s words beginning, “We came crying hither….” 10. What news does the gentleman (messenger from Cordelia) give to Edgar? 11. Why is Oswald’s death appropriate for him? 12. What is the content of the letter Oswald was carrying to Edmund?

AP English Litearture Period 1 Homework 11/29/12

Reflect back on the class discussion based on the passage: "As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods; they kill us for sport" from ActIV scene 1. What do you think was the most interesting or thought provoking or controversial aspect of the discussion. What part of the discussion best helped you tie together loose ends, or bettern understand what is to come? Who made a comment that impressed you? What comments might you have added if you did not particpate? What else might you add? Your response should be not less than an eight sentence paragraph.

Honors English Ten period 5

Complete the open mind handout for your groups Lord of the Flies Character. Include color. It should be visually appealing with quotes, symbols, pictures to reflect your character. 2. Finish The Magic of the Family Meal, plus SOAPS sheet and a handout. See you on Monday, November 19th

English Ten Period 2

1. Be sure to complete your special Thanksgiving journal assignments and your complete rough draft of your narrative essay assignments. 2. Check back to this blog Tuesday for your quote analysis assignment for the Autobiography of Dick Gregory.

AP English Period 1&3

1. Please be sure you have translated your lines you selected from King Lear and turned in to Mr. Williams. This has to be done in class! If you did not select lines, you may email me at mslrguy@gmail.com and I can assign you your lines. 2. Complete your ending reading journal! Almost 100% of you have novels that are less than 100 pages, and you should be able to finish both YOUR novel and your ENDING READING JOURNAL! Be sure to put information obtained from the internet in your own words! 3. Do not finish King Lear. Rather memorize your lines. Practice speaking them aloud! 4. We will resume reading when we return. 5. Plan for more writing assignments on Lear when we return. Study your literary terms! All of them!

Honors English Ten Per. 5 Lord of The Flies Questions

Please answer the following in your Lord of The Flies Journal. If you do not have if, answer on paper. 1. What divisions or factions now exist? What details (give two) that predicted the boys would separate. 2. Piggy suggests making a sundial. Why would some sort of clock be useful? Explain. 3. How did Roger tease Henry? Can you make a connection between this behavior and him being referred to as dark early in the book? What do you think dark meant? means? 4. Who is more appealing to the boys? Ralph's world or Jacks? 5. Why did the kids, and older boys enjoy killing the pig? 6. What happens as a result of the fire not being lit? Chapter 5 7. Why does Ralph call a meeting? 8. In what ways has Ralph grown as a leader? 9. Why is it important to talk, albeit it may be uncomfortable about fear? 10. What points does Jack make as he challenges Ralph's authority?

Honors English Ten Homework

1. W. Buckley Jr. is an educated writer. Why do you think he uses the word "complain' even though it has a negative connotation? Why not, "Why don't we protest"? or "why doent we speak up? 2. The little short stories Buckley uses are called anecdotes. How do the anecdotes increase Buckley's credibility? 3. What connection is Buckley making between patriotism and complaining? 4. Do you agree that technology has made us automatons? Are we helpless? 5. Buckley wrote this is 1961. How might you modify his message for your generation? 6. Connect "Why don't we complain" to Lord of the Flies? 7. Write (or at least begin a narrative ) in which you narrate (the the story of) a time when you did not complain?

American Literature Study Questions November 5

american Literature Period 5 Directions Carefuly finish reading Chapter 6, answer the study questions as well as everything else below. 1. Be sure to answer 1-10 (blue Paper) using your character trait words--this was the completing thesis statement handout. 2. Finish reading Gatbsy Chapter 6 and do the following: 1. Summarize the chapter. 3. Answer the following: What do we learn about Gatby's humble beginnings in chapter 4. What is Gatsby's real name? Who are his parents? Where does he come from? Who is Dan Cody? What happens to Dan Cody's money? Why does Gatbsy not get the promised inheirtance from cody and how does this influence Gatsby's behavior---hint, what does GAtbsy not do because of what happened to Dan Cody? Reflection: How is Gatbsy's history different from your expectations of him? Bring Essay Sheet and be prepared to brainstorm and write a first draft.

American Literature Homework

Each of the following sentences is flawed, and is not a strong thesis statement. Rewrite the sentences below making them stronger thesis statements. Tell why each is not a thesis statement as it currently written. 1. People like getting suntans. 2. Some students do not like going to school. 3. The Lakers have not won any games. 4. Daylights savings time ends on Sunday, November 4th 5. Monday is the first day of the work week.

AP English Literature Period 1 &3

Directions: Re-read Act 2 scenes 4; and Act 3 scene 1 Answer the following study questions on your own paper for King Lear: 1. Before Kent sleeps, what does he read? How is this dramatically important to the plot? 2. What disguise does Edgar take to prevent being discovered? 3. How does Lear react to finding Kent in stocks? 4. What does the fool indicate has happened to most of the king’s gentlemen? 5. What is Cornwall and Regan’s first response to being summoned to Lear? How does Lear react to their response? 6. How does Lear first greet Regan? 7. What details in the scene let you know that Regan will sympathize with her sister and not her father? Act 3 Scene 1 1. What report of Lear does the gentleman give Kent? 2. In a paragraph sumarize the converstaion between Kent and the Gentleman. Identify at least two conrete pieces of information given or gleaned between the two. Period 3-- Be sure to not to forgert your invective. We will share on Monday. Re-read the "diss" assignment for Period 1. Yours is the same.

Honors English Ten

Homework: 1. Be sure to read both chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies. Use your selected Literature Circle Role Sheet and fulfill your task based on your reading. Use one sheet even though you read two chapters. Additionally, answer the following: 1. What changes or developments have taken plac esince Chapter 1? Be sure to identify at least two. 2. Describe Piggy's role in the "government" established by Ralph. 3. Based on Chapter 2, who do you think is best suited to lead the boys? Ralph? Piggy? Jack? Why? What are Ralph's weaknesses as a leader? 4. What does the boy with the small mulberry mark say he has seen? 5. HOw are the boys able to make a fire? 6. What happens to the oy with the mulberry mark? What can we infer has happened to him?

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Based on reading Kent's invenctive to Oswald, write your own "diss" modeled after Kents on page 83 or Act 2 scene 2 beginning with " A knave, a rascal, an eater of broken meats..." Your diss must include begin with one word with "a" or "an", For example-- "a simp,"followed by another word with "a" or "an"; then an a verb preferably ending in er, like "taker". You must have at least twenty word insults, (with a, or an) at least two insults that are three or more words. End it with one final sentence. You may use slang, although not all words should be in slang. You may use only one or two words of profanity. Re-read Kent's invective on page 83. Act 2 scene 1 and 2 study questions. King Lear Act 2 Study Guide. Please answer all of these study questions in a journal for King/Lear. Expect a reading quiz on Thursday or Friday. Act 2, Scene 1 (2.1) 1. What news does Curran give Edmund and how does Edmund use this information to further his plan against Edgar? 2. Why does Edmund advise Edgar to draw and pretend to fight with him? 3. What does Edmund do to further convince Gloucester of Edgar’s evil intentions? 4. What is the judgment that Gloucester pronounces on Edgar after Edmund’s explanation of the preceeding events? 5. What does Gloucester promise Edmund? 6. What is Cornwall and Regan’s reaction to Gloucester’s plight? What do they promise him? What do they promise Edmund? 7. What are Cornwall and Regan’s purposes in coming to visit Gloucester? 2.2 1. Why does Kent pick a fight with Oswald? 2. How does Oswald react to Kent’s insults? How does he change when Cornwall and Regan are present? 3. How does Kent’s rank affect his action in this scene? 4. How does Kent offend Cornwall and Regan? Why? And how is Kent punished? 5. What does this action show us about the attitudes of Cornwall and Regan toward Lear?

English Ten period 2 homework. The following words are vocabulary for our new unit: Autobiography; Narrate; Autonomy; Ambigious; Imagery; Peril; anomaly; .Please define these words and use in a sentence. They will be discussed further on Tuesday. Also please bring the autobiography of Dick Gregory.

H. English ten period 5

Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Close Reading Questions: Directions, you may need to re-read chapter 1 in order to answer ALL of the close reading questions which follow. 1. Why is it important that Ralph is described as "fair"? It is mentioned at least twice. 2. Identify at least one instance of betrayal, even though it might have been seemingly insignificant. 3. Describe each of the following characters using two words descriptions: Ralph; Piggy; Merridew. 4. How do you think Piggy became so smart? What details does he provide that predict his intelligence? 5. What do the boys decide to use as a tool to get everyones attention. 6. Why do you think the author Golding chooses to use only boys for the island?

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Be sure you have re-read Act I. scene iii and iv. Answer the following: what role does Oswald have in Gonerel's fall out with her father? 2. Why do Lear and Oswald "argue"? 3. Why does Lear cry? Why does he curse Goneril? 4. What plot do Goneril and Oswald plan? Go to the following website Virtual Salt href="http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm"> Look up definitions for the following: Metaphor; Irony; Rhetorical Question (write a summary of what rhetorical questions are and why thy are used; famliarize yourself with the examples); parallelism; litotes. They may be brief, and in your own words. 3. Read scene iv. We will re-read in class.

AP English Lit Period 1 Lear

PLease be sure to complete questions 11-16 of the thesis statement sheet. Review the definitions for summary versus analysis and be sure to re-read ACt 1. scene 3 and 4 carefully annotating the scenes. You should be looking to answer the following: Why does GOnreil hate the fool, and Lear appreciate him? How does Gonereil reprimand Lear? When does ELar begin to realize that he has made the wrong decision?

AP English Literature Period 1

Carefully read King Lear-- all of Act I, scene 1 (ending on page 29 in the purple text)and respond to the following close reading questions: 1. Is it wrong for a parent to demand a show of love, and to attach such shows to receiving "things"? 2. Do you think King Lear would have demanded his sons proclaim their love for him, had he sons? If not, why do you think he demands his daughters profess their love for him publically before they are privy to the wealth of the kingdom? 3. When Kent says, " I thought thet King had more affected the Duke of Albany than (the Duke) of Cornwall" he is essentially saying, "I thought the King more loved the Duke of Albany than Cornwall. If the King likes or loves the Duke of Albany more than the Duke of Cornwall, then why does he treat them the same and give them equal shares of the kingdom? Is Lear attempting to be fair? Why? 4. What purpose does the conversation between Gloucester and Kent serve? What subjects arise from their conversation? (opening scene). 5. Why does Lear divide his kingdom while he is alive anyway? 6. What does Lear give to Goneril? Regan? 7. How does Cordelia support her claim that she loves her father....even more than her sisters? 8. Explain the irony in the play when Lear states, "Let pride, which she calls plainness, marry her." line 145 in purple King Lear text. 9. What happens to Kent? Why is Lear angry at him? 10. Although she is dowerless (without a dowry), someone decides to marry Cordelia. Who decides to marry her and for what reasons?

AP English Literature Period 3

1. Finish the characterization assignement. Then, Re-read Oedipus up to page 47. 1. How did Oedipus come to kill Lauis? What event, that is, prompted him to leave Corinth and arrive in Thebes? 2. What is significant or why is it significant that Laius was killed where three roads meet? 3. How does Jocaste think that she outsmarts Apollo, the god of the Oracle? 4. On page 33, Creon gives a powerful retort to Oedipus in which he explains why he would not need to overtake Oedipus' throne. What does Creon say? Why is his argument (claim) so impressive? 5. At what point in the play can you tell that the table are indeed changing for Oedipus? 6. Style: Select a line from either Creon, Oedipus or Jocaste that you like because it sounds wonderful or is memorable. Write it down!

AP English Literature per. 3 Oedipus Questions

Answer the following: Directions: Answer the following questions based on your reading and re-reading of Oedipus 1. What three "blights" have fallen on the city 2. Oedipus gives a practical set of reasons why he should seek out the murder. List one of the three reasons he gives. 3. What public proclamation or call does Oedipus make to the people of Thebes reminiscent of "crime stoppers"? 4. What does Oedipus declare as punishment for Laius murderer? What events is this murderer forbidden to take part in it?

AP English Literature period 1

Directions: Read the article entitled "Playing Favorites" by Jeffrey Kluger. Annotate. Then write at least a one page reaction to the following: Why do parents have favorites? Why do they pretend they don't? Why can't they help it? Any other reactions or statements. 2. Don't forget the anticipation guide, and the one page response to one of its statements. Visit the link below to access the article http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,2094371,00.html

Students Entering 12th grade AP English Literature

All twelfth grade students taking twelfth grade AP English Literature will be assessed on the following literary terms within the first week of school: Metaphor, Simile; Personification; Hyperbole Oxymoron; Paradox, Irony; Sarcasm Tone; Mood; Shift; Speaker; Audience; Purpose Setting; Character; Point of View Please review these literary terms over the summer. On the first day of class you will have an asssesment!

Summer Reading Assignment for students entering AP English Language and Honors American Literature

Attention Students: There is a Summer Reading Assignment for AP English Langauge and Honors American Literature. The First is a quiz on the Literary Terms Handout distributed in class. If you do not have this sheet; check back.I will try to upload it by July 1st. If not, please contact Mrs. Baucham-Rice and Mr. Monaco. Second, read the text Stiff by Mary Roach. You are to: 1. Create a bibliography entry for the novel. 2. Then, explain the meaning of the title. Why is it a powerful title for the novel? 3. Stiff has twelve chapters and an image before each chapter. You will divide the chapters into three sections: Chapter 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12. After you finish reading each section, select one image and chapter per section. Then explain the significance of the image to the chapter and integrate a supportive quote from the chapter to support your opinion. This is due on the first day of school: August 14, 2012

English 10B per 4&6; Expository Comp. per. 2 Powerpoint Reflections

Take a moment to refelct on the text you "read" and your experiences working in a group and construct a well written one page reflection to the following questions: 1. What was the most interesting idea or concept you learned from your text? Why was it important and interesting or novel to you? 2. Discuss your group dynamics--name names-- who handled most of the tasks. What were they? Did someone not live up to their role or potential in the group? Who took up the slack? Why? What was the most frustrating part of working in your group? Would you change your configuration of groups if you could? Why or why not? Period 4&6: When I was Puerto Rican Reflection: Which Chapter did you most enjoy reading in When I Was Puerto Rican? Why? What aspect of the text did you findm ost moving? Discuss. Be sure to include your reading reflection with your group presentatation reflection.

AP English Literature period 1 -- these assignments are due on Thursday June 7. Past is Prologue. Think of an event from your past, social, personal or academic that you feel still influences you (postively or negatively). WRite an extended reflection about this past and how you would like it to continue to influence you, or how you will work to lessen its impact. be descriptive, tell your story. Think autobiographical incident with a twist. 2. Finish reading your chart and reading chapters 4, 5, and 6. Complete a precis paragraph of EACH CHAPTER. BE PREPARED FOR A SHORT READING QUIZ ON THE CHAPTERS AND TO DISCUSS THEM IN DEPTH. Additional questions: how much of Mr. Washington's past influences how he treats Rashid? What similiarities do Rashid and Washington, irnoically share (think their backgrounds)

English 10 per. 6/english 10 period 4

Directions: Carefully read three chapters "El Mangle"; "Casi Senorita" and Letters from New York" and answer study questions for each chapters. (2) Also respond in your journals your reflection and reactions to each cahpter. Finally, create your interview questions which will be checked and discussed in class on Wednesday. Enjoy your break! Study Questions for El Mangle 1. Mami and Dona Andrea, for different reasons, made fun of Esmeralda's fear of the bathroom. Why did they do that? 2. Do you agree with Mami and Dona Andrea's way of treating Esmeralda in the bathroom incident? What alternatives could have been used? 1. When Esmeralda was called on in Sra. Leona's class to sove a math problem, she was thinking about bananas, guavas and oranges. What happened in this incident? (p. 138) Esmeralda said she didn't like Sra. Lenoa. What kind of evil tricks did she want to play on the teacher? (p. 150) 2. When the class was working on a composition assignment, Sra. Lenoa said to Esmeralda, "Thi is not time for daydreaming. You're supposed to be writing, not thinking" (p. 150). How did Esmeralda feel about this statement? How do YOU feel about this statement? 3. How did Esmeralda prove that she was not the stupid student that Sra. Lenoa thought she was? Find 2 examples to show this. (p. 149 - 150) 4. Papi was often absent in Esmeralda's life, but he came at the right time to rescue her from Sra. Leona's classroom. Describe Esmeralda's feelings about her father at the end of this chapter. (p. 151) Study Questions for the "Letters from New York" Chapter 1. In the beginning of the chapter, there are 5 lines of text printed in italics. What are they supposed to be? (p. 155) 2. In what ways did the boleros reflect and/or distort the notion of love? 3. Who was Felipe Rodriguez? Why was he important in the chapter?Why did Esmeralda mention Felipe Rodriguez and her parents' quarrel in the same paragraph? (p. 158) 4. Esmeralda enjoyed learning from Mami how to iron clothes. What was the most important reason that made her happy? 5. The Santiago family's house was right behind a bar. What kinds of problems did it pose for the children? (p. 155 - 156) 6. Why did Esmeralda feel insulted and belittled by Tata's letter? (p. 157 - 158) 7. What kind of exotic food did the Santiago family eat to celebrate Christmas? (p. 160 - 162) Why was it important for Esmeralda to describe these things for the readers? Study Questions for the "Casi Senorita" Chapter 1. Esmeralda attended a religious ceremony. (p. 173 to 175) Summarize what happened and explain her response to this event. 2. After Esmeralda was molested by her principal, she described her pain in very vivid language. Find the section where she talked about this traumatic experience, and explain what kind of pain she was suffering. 3. After finishing the chapter, it is quite obvious that there are at least two reasons why Santiago named it "Casi Senorita" (Almost A Woman). Discuss what these reasons are.

Digging Deeper "Mami Gets a Job" H English 10 Period 6

We've agreed that "Mami Gets a Job" is a pivotal chapter. There are many, many, firsts for Negi in the chapter, in part because her mother is no longer always so present in Esmerelda's life. These parts need to be analyzed to see how they contribute to the whole or overall theme of the chapter. To do this, take the section you chose from the text and do the following: Summarize what happens in the excerpt you selected from the text. What happens literally and figuratively? Why is it important? What does Mai or Negi learn indirectly and directly in this segment? What do you think the narrator wants us to learn or understand about life and her life? What seems to be the author's purpose for this segnment? Write your response in one page or more. Your response may be typed or handwritten. YOu may brainstrom for this assignment.

AP English Literature Article of the Week

Directions: visit the following link: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1978773,00.html or do a google search for the article When Bullying Goes Criminal. Read it. Complete a SOAPS Chart and a Full out Precis

English 10B/ When I Was Puerto Rican Study Questions

Directions: CArefulyl finish up reading of The American Invasion of Macun. Please answer the following dsicussion questions: Up to page 83 1. Make a list to summarize all the "generous" actions the American government had done in this time period to help the Puerto Rican people. 2. Explain the irony of the foods suggested by the American government. 3. Esmeralda ate something that made her stomach upset and she threw up. What happened to her? 4. Can you interpret Esmeralda's throwing up of food in a symbolic way? In other words, what really made her sick and what was she rejecting? 5. Discuss the importance of the parcels sent to the Esmeralda family from Tata, her grandmother, in New York. How did these presents affect Esmeralda's mind? 6. Esmeralda introduced a long list of attractive material things that she was exposed to in this chapter, e.g. tooth brush, tooth paste, American groceries, etc. Early in the book, she described the poor living conditions in her native village. Such a juxtaposition of events and items serves a special function. Discuss her writing technique and explain why she wrote the chapters that way.

American Literature period 5

3. 20 minutes-- Answer all of the questions 1-7a on page 252. Ms. Turner will check your answers to questions 1, 2, and 3 for classwork. (including a&b). You may work in pairs to answer questions 1-3. Each students must however, work on his or her own paper. Turn in 1-3 to Ms. Turner 4. Homework: Answer questions 4-7 both parts A&B on page 252. You must title it, Review and Assess, “The Devil and Tom Walker”. Reading Quiz on “The Devil and Tom Walker” . 5. Complete Draft due—neatly handwritten or typed of Student Declaration of Independence, with your first draft.

English 10 homwork When I Was Puerto Rican due 5/7/12 periods 4& 6

Study Questions for the "Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap" Chapter: 1. Why did Mami move Negi and the rest of the family to Santource? After moving to Santurce, the Santiago family experienced a significant improvement in living conditions. List the improvements, compared with the primitive conditions in Macun. 2. Esmeralda experienced discrimination when she started attending school in Santurce, after moving from the rural area of Macun. Describe what happened to her. 3. Why do you think Mami doesn’t like Rita? I mean why do you think she really did n’t like her. Do you think in any way Mami (Negi’s mother) envied Rita? How is Rita much different than Mami? 4. Out of childish curiosity (p. 43 - 44), Esmeralda quizzed her father on the topic of sin. Papi's answers were an ironic contrast of what he practiced. Discuss the irony in his answer. 5. Don Berto, a well respected elderly man, passed away. What does his physical description reveal about the peoples of Puerto Rico? In what ways did his death have an important impact on Esmeralda? 6. Why had Esmeralda devoted three pages (p. 58 - 60) to tell the readers about rain in a certain afternoon in May? Also, describe the way in which Mami and the children played in the rain. 7. This chapter is one about relationships. What relationships are there in this chapter? 8. Homework: Write a précis for the Chapter “Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap". Include three discussion questions you would like to discuss on Monday.

The Stranger final Questions

Please finish reading The Stranger by Albert Camus. Please answer the following questions. All are not due tomorrow. Please read as much as possible. We will discuss the poem for a portion of class and then The Stranger. 1.On page 59 (last sentence), what is meant by “it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness.”Explain briefly. The Stranger Study Guide Questions Part Two Chapter 1 1. What has happened to Meursault?Is he taking his circumstances seriously? Give an example. 3. What question does the attorney feel compelled to ask? 4. What explanation does Meursault give regarding his “nature”? 5. How many times did Meursault fire his revolver? What’s the BIG question the magistrate finally asks Meursault? 6. The last sentences on p. 81 refer to Meursault’s mother’s funeral and to what nights in prison are like. In your opinion, is a connection? 7. On p. 100, Meursault reveals the key to his character/personality. What is this? 8. What penalty does the prosecutor ask of the jury? 9. Does Meursault have faith that his attorney will convince the jury of his innocence? 10. Why can’t Meursault return Marie’s smile in the courtroom? 11.In the last few paragraphs, how does Meursault finally relate to Maman? 12. Why does Meursault wish that a large crowd of spectators greet him with cries of hate at his execution?

AP English Literature Exam Review

This Review is not due until Monday, May 7th. I expect all students to be in first period on Tuesday, May 8th! 1. How are the protagonists in the texts we've read this year similar? (Oedipus I & Oedipus II Amir; Okonkwo; Mersault)? How are they different? 2. What role does the setting (time; place and social circumstances) have on Oedipus; The Kite Runner; Things Fall Apart and The Stranger? 3. Pick out one the following from the texts we have read, or the Independent Reading Text you read in Class a murder a funeral scene a wedding scene or negotiation a birthday or birth suicide 5. See how many AP Free REsponse Questions The Stranger could be applied.

The Kite Runner Questions Period 2

The Kite Runner Questions Directions. Answers for each of the following must be writtn out at the beginning of class. Additionally, name essays are due on Tuesday. The following questions are based on reading up to page 73. 1. Explain the signficance and the irony, even of Hassan's favorite story "Rostam and Sorab"? 2. What happens politically to Afgahnistan in 1978 and then in 1979? 3. Who is Assef? Explain his views of Amir, his father, and the Hazara people. Why does he think Amir is worse than the Hazara's themselves? 4. Why is it symbolic that Hassan has a slingshot? What religious symbolism is there in a slingshot?

English 10 & Honors English Ten When I Was Puerto Rican

When I Was Puerto Rican Homework:

Respond to the following questions:
1. Esmeralda Santiago spent a great deal of effort to show that she is an expert in guava. Why did she have such an obsession about guava?

2. Santiago's feelings toward guava seem to have changed over time.
a. What did she remember about picking and eating guavas as a child in Puerto Rico?
b. How did she feel now seeing guavas at a Shop & Save in New York?

3. Pick a favorite food or a food from any aspect of the many cultures you belong-- race/ethnicity; age group; gender; location and describe how you would eat that food. Try to imitate Santiago's version and bring to class tomorrow! Have fun!

AP English Literature Homework

Ap English Literature Period 1

1. Look under Websites of Interest on the Right hand side. Click on the link The Poem as Life. This will take you to a google document for your homework assignment. Carefully read and annotate the document "The Poem As Life" as retyped by myself. Pay special attention to the different types of life that poems often reflect. Also read, and re-read the poem Living in Sin and re-read the poem given to you on Friday.

Write out answers to the following: What act(s) or public does the poem "Living in Sin" by Adrienne Rich (this is the poem you had but I removed the title).
2. Why is "Living In Sin" a poem to you?
3. Re-read your defintions: metaphor, figurative language; symbol; structure; narrative poem, plot diagram. Bring both poems to class on Monday.

AP English Literature

I didn't forget about the homework. Please check back tomorrow (Saturday by 9.a.m). The homework will be a combination of reading a handout prepared in Google Docs about Poetry, why poetry is written and the types and forms of poetry. You will need to read and annotate this handout, and be prepared for a short quiz on it. We will probably return to Things Fall Apart for a grand conversation about it and the final chapters of the novel on Tuesday (our block day).

Expository Composition Period 2- Name Essay and Spring Break Assignments

1. You will write a fully copmleted rough draft that is ready for peer editing. Your essay tells the story behind--Your Name. You may focus on your entire name, or your first name. Be sure to include the following in your essay: The story behind your name; fond memories or not so fond memories regarding your name; teasing; the etymology of your name ( for this part, you may actually research your name to see its origin). Even if your essay only focus on your first name, be sure to identify your full name. This essay is both narrative and expository. A coplete rough draft is due on April 10th (Tuesday). Have fun with this one!

AP English Literature Spring Break Assignments

1. Finish your rough draft for the writing assignment in which you were asked to corret a misconception about an aspect of your culture (ethnicity; socio-economic; gender; age group). Your essay may include quotes/anecdotes/description. You may use first person (sparingly).
2. Finish reading and annotating Things Fall Apart. Complete the Major Works Data Sheet.
3. Write a thesis statement or theme statement for each of the following subjects: success/failure/sacrifice/redemption/insecurity/powerlessness/power/favoritism/social acceptance/balance or temperance.
4. Answer the following short study questions: Why is it significant to the village that the missionaries builds its church on the Evil Forest?
Define the word "disenfranchisement". Who were the disenfranchised in Things Fall Apart? Why is it important that a society takes care of this group?
Define the following literary tems and provide examples from Things Fall Apart: verbal irony; dramatic irony; situational irony; foreshadowing; internal conflict.
AP Prep Schedule: When we return we will devote one week to discussing themes from Things Fall Apart and making connections to Oedipus and The Kite Runner.
Week 2- April 16 through Weeks4 April 23 we will read one novel or play per week. The novels are relatively short (no more than 250 pages). Get ready to have fun!!!!!

AP English Literature-Critical Approaches Handout and things to Come

Due tomorrow (3/29): Select anyone of the events/details from Things Fall Apart and apply at least two of the critical lens to it (Formalist; Sociologist; Mythological; Psychological; Historian). Be sure to clearly identify the event you discuss; and clearly in two pages answer the questions that that perspective demands. In some instances (historical) you may make predictions as to how an event or ceremony began.

AP English Literature- Things Fall Apart

1. Reflect on the apple exercise. What does it show us about our view?
2. Read and annotate and give your own titles to Chapters 17-20 of Things Fall Apart. Answer the following:
Define efulefu; osu; Evil Forest
1. What informs readers that there will be tension between the Christian missionaries and the citizens of Umuofia?
2. For what purpose do the conversations about tapping palm wine, and the village of Abame have? How do these foreshadow the arrival of the missionaries?
3. Why was Nwoye attracted to the new religion of Christianity?
4. How did the clans undesirables contribute to the spread of the new religion? How is this ironic?

AP English Literature Period 1

1. Prepare a brief one pager in which you research and answer the followingL What is the actual setting for Things Fall Apart? (that is, in what country, and continent does the story take place, and at what time)?
2. Finish completing your scales using the concept "Justice". Then, write a one page response answering the following: How is the concept of Justice present in the lives of the characters in Things Fall Apart? You may discuss clear cases where justice is served, or discuss cases in which injustice is perpetrated. Can justice ever be constant?
3. Answer the following questions: Why did Okonkwo tell the boys stories of violence and bloodshed? What stories were you told as a child, which now seem to exist for a larger purpose? What is that purpose? Why do you think Okonkwo particpates in the killing of Ikemefuna? Why do you think this part of the story is told? for what purpose? What message do you think Achebe wants us to get from Ikemefuna's brief stay with Okonkwo and his family? Why is it significant that Okonkwo was warned not to participate in the killing of Ikemefuna? What does this reveal about the chracter, so to speak of the village? Why is Okonkwo so fond of Enzima, and of her mother, Ekwefi?
Be prepared to discuss yoru RE-READING OF CHAPTERS 4-7

AP Engilsh Lit--Things Fall Apart

1. COmplete the exercises on point of view. Review notes on point of view and narration.
2. Reach Chapters 2-3 of Things Fall Apart. Answer the following:
1. What dominates Okonkwo's life?
2. What did Okonkwo hate and why did he hate these two traits? What does this reveal to the reader about Okonkwo?
3. Summarize Chapter 3 in a paragraph. What purpose does Chapter 3 serve?
4. Give Chapters 2 & 3 a title with a paragraph explanation of your choice.Be prepared to discuss
5. In class on Tuesday, you began writing about a misconception or misleading view that society holds of your culture; location; ethnicity; age; social class. etc. Write a full rought draft of what you began in class.