Literary Terms/Player Piano

The students are to finish writing definitions and examples for the literary terms they are familiar with. We will use this list in class tomorrow.

Students should also continue reading Player Piano. Read through chapter 9 (pg 105) for HW.

Player Piano

Students are to read through chapter 8 of Player Piano for HW.

Player Piano

Sixth period students are to complete the multiple-choice sample exam on their own. They are not to spend more than 35 minutes on it. We will examine all of the answers, correct and incorrect on Monday.

All AP literature students are to read through chapter 6 of Player Piano for Monday.

HW

We are currently working on a sample test dealing with the multiple choice section of the AP exam. The students read a passage and began answering the questions. We will spend more time tomorrow finishing the test and discussing the results.

The students also wrote thank you letters to people serving in the military.

The students are to read through chapter 4 of Player Piano for HW.

HW

The students received copies of Player Piano today. They are to read the first 2 chapters tonight for HW. I also gave out a copy of the blog scoring guide.





Blog Journals
Scoring Guide

Analysis of theme/symbol/etc.-10pts

Analysis of quote/passage-10pts

Your thoughts/reaction/reflection-10pts

Comments on your classmates’ work-10pts
(you must have 2 total)

By the end of the 1st marking period you should have journal entries for the following:

Fahrenheit 451
Anthem
We
The Handmaid’s Tale


Total point value for 1st marking period-130pts
*no passage/quote required for F451



*Reminder-Make sure my email address is typed in as your blogsend address. This can be found in the settings tab/email tab.

Bible summaries

We are currently working on our bible summary project. This is in order to understand the many biblical allusions we will encounter throughout the year. Students should continue reading The Handmaid's Tale. The novel should be completed by Monday 10/22.

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