AP Language Students: The Rockpile

Tell me about the synthesis essay. Write about your experience of writing the in-class essay. What do you think you need to work on? What questions do you have?

Lesson 2 Vocabulary words sentence completion sheet. You will answer the questions on the sentence completion worksheet ON YOUR OWN PAPER. You will receive a hard copy of the words for lesson 2 and the sentence completion sheet.

Read the short story “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin. Afterwards, you will answer the critical reading questions below. Turn in your work.

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AP Lit: Invisible Man Chapters 4 - 6

Consider this question for today: Describe Mr. Norton and Mr. Trueblood from Invisible Man. How does the author characterize those character? Which do you like best?

You will start literature circles on Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of Invisible Man. In order to complete this assignment, you will into groups of 4. Roles will be assigned roles to each student (55 minutes). Whatever you do not finish in class for your role must be completed by tomorrow. Do not do the bare minimal. Tomorrow you will discuss the roles.

Tonight's homework: Read Chapter 6 and answer the study questions. Study question answers for Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 must be posted onto your blog by the end of Tuesday night, March 6th, 2018. Consider this question:

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Senior Project Activities

Here is the list of assigned novels and activities for the senior project. Refer to the handout for specifics about each activity.

Tatiauna Burgett- Out of Africa: Activity 15 (Advertisements)
Robert Phillips- Kite Runner: Activity 9 (Poetry)
Kahlia King- The Giver: Activity 19 (Character Alphabet)
Doryan Williams- The Fall: Activity 9 (Poetry)
Justin Ward- Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde: Activity 1 (Character Astrology Signs)
Kenneth Smith- Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Activity 11 (Talk to the author)
Isiah Jamall Jones- Brave New World: Activity 1 (Character astrology Signs)
Alexis Peters- Crime and Punishment: Activity 4 (Facebook Post)
Jaylin Lucas- Wuthering Heights: Activity 2 (Heroes and Superheroes)
Travia Wilson- For Colored Girls: Activity 1 (Astrology Signs)
Jim'Miya Wright- Lord of the Flies: Activity 1 (Astrology Signs)
Caitlyn Rackley- Beloved: Activity 8 (Music Soundtrack)
Breshea Carter- To Kill a Mockingbird: Activity 2 ( Heroes and Superheroes)
Derrick Dickerson- Death at a Salesman: Activity 1 (Astrology Signs)
Katore James- Othello: Activity 5 ( Chat Room)

Invisible Man Assignment

AP Lit Students, complete the assignment below for Invisible Man and be prepared to share your answers in class tomorrow!

PRE-READING (AUTHOR)

1. Find out as much as you can about the life and times of the author, Ralph Ellison. Focus on the years 1935 to 1955, since these are the ones that formed many of Ellison’s attitudes, as well as the time during which Invisible Man takes place. You should also include information on how this book was first received by the public. You will want to find out some things about how African Americans were treated during those years socially, legally and educationally as well as how they thought about their own lives and their place in society. You should write at least three paragraphs.

2. Ralph Ellison’s 1952 novel Invisible Man has appeared on the A.P. exam more than any other English-language novel. In what way(s) is his novel still relevant in 2018? Consider current events, personal connections, and everything that we discussed today in class.

Emily Dickinson's Quotes

Thoroughly analyze each quotation from Emily Dickinson’s poems. You will post this assignment to your blog by the end of the day on Monday, January 15, 2018. A one sentence analysis will not be accepted.

Have a great Christmas break!

"Constantly Risking Absurdity" is an extended metaphor poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti which compares a poet to an acrobat. Create your own extended metaphor poem and post it your blog. You must post your poem by Sunday, December 10, 2017.