English Ten Period 6

If necessary, re-read the Op-Ed piece and the short feature article on IPads. After re-reading, write a page response in which you identify and discuss differences between the two types of newspaper pieces. How is the Op-Ed piece different in subject and tone? WHy do you think the piece on ipads was so short? What similarities if any did you notice in the two types of writing? 2. Be sure to finish your crossword on Frederick Douglass 3. You thought I forgot about SOAPS but I didn't! It is due on Monday! NO exceptions! Have a great weekend!

English Ten Periods 5

Read Chapter 8 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. Then answer the study questions below on your own paper. Do not write them in your journal. Why was Frederick forced to return to the plantation after the death of his master? How was the value of the master’s property determined? How were the slaves valued? Why was the division of property between Mistress Lucretia and Master Andrew so horrifying to the slaves? What happened to Frederick’s grandmother after the deaths of Lucretia and Andrew? How does this anecdote help explain the value of slaves? How are slaves valued when compared to livestock? [The ironic comparison of slaves to livestock is a continuous theme of the narrative.] Who owns Frederick by the end of chapter eight? Why is Frederick forced to leave Baltimore? Then select two quotes from Chapter 8 and respond to them in your journal. Do not forget to include a vocabulary word and a level 1 question and an On My Own Question. Finally, continue to think and work on your newspaper. If you have an idea for a cartoon or drawing or commentary, begin working on it, and bring on Monday for group conferences.

AP English Literature Periods 1, 2

1. Complete Invective Assignment based on guidelines distributed in class! 2. Read Act III through scene 4. Read and re-read. We will be analyzing plot and character and themes next week. 3. Begin to think of sets of lines that interest you. Be sure to have a back up in mind as line selection is first come, first served!