In Context

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Week of May 11, 2009

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 3, 4A, 4B~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research
  • Senior calendar and final exam schedule for May 18 to 21
  • Final exam handout and explanation of AP options
  • Independent Reading/Senior Seminar (200 pts.)--finish student choice of approved novel/play for Themes in Literature and Life & Modern Narrative Technique Unit: plan informal group discussions of each text; present informal book talks to the entire class next week
  • Senior Reflections Essay (200 pts.)--2 to 3 typed, double spaced pages due next week; introspective, original, and creative
English 12 Honors~Period 2~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP English Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research
  • Senior calendar and final exam schedule for May 18 to 21
  • Final exam will include material on Shakespeare/Hamlet, rhetorical devices (definitions and application), and questions on The Kite Runner and The Things They Carried
  • Research Paper Final Draft and materials (700 pts.) due in class no later than Wednesday, May 13 and to turnitin.com by 9:00 PM Friday, May 15
  • Independent Reading/Senior Seminar (200 pts.)--finish student choice of approved novel/play for Themes in Literature and Life & Modern Narrative Technique Unit: plan informal group discussions of each text; present informal book talks to the entire class next week
  • Senior Reflections Essay (200 pts.)--2 to 3 typed, double spaced pages due next week; introspective, original, and creative