AP English Literature Period 3

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Finish any close reading questions not finished after reading the remainder of Chapter 1 in class. For homework due Friday, look to your right under websites of interest, and click on the link to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button e-text. You will be directed to an online source for the short story. Download and print Chapters 2 and 3 of the story (you may download and print the entire story minus chapter 1 which has been provided to you.) Read and re-read. Answr the questions that will be posted by tomorrow four p.m.

Honors English Ten Period 5. "The Possibility of Evil"

The Possibility of Evil Finish reading the story. Answer the following Close Reading Questions which are only based on a part of the short story. 1. Why is it important that Miss Strangworth is a "Miss" rather than a "Mrs." Waht other detail makes this odd, and may foreshadow her behavior. 2. Instead of giving roses for important events, Ms. Strangeworth often gave gladioli and picked her roses and left them in her home. Why is this of note? 3. Who is Ethan Allen? Why is this allusion important or significant (based on reading the entire story). 4. How do you feel about Miss. Strangeworth by the end of the first full apge of reading? 5. REview each of the interactions Miss Strangeworth had on page 1 of the story. How do these contribute to a sense of character. 6. When could you tell that something was wrong with Miss Strangeworth?

AP English Literature Periods 1 and 3

1. Finish your DIDLS for the excerpt from Under the Feet of Jesus. Create a precis paragraph. (period 3 you need two paragraphs) 2. Select one of the following questions and respond in a FULL PAGE: In the last two short stories weve read, adults of considerable age often act in a childish manner. Why do you thin this happens. Do you think adults who live unfulfilled lives are more likely to engage in childish behavior or do you think this behavior could potentially happen to ALL adults in later age? What might this reveal about our inward nature? Option 2--"A Wolf in Sheeps CLothing," and "Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover" are colloquial reminders of the the importance of not stereotyping or judging someone on outward appearance. Why do we still do it anyway? What does this reveal about out inward nature? Be prepared to discuss your writing selection above, as well as submit your DIDLS and paragraphs.