Friday, April 24, 2015

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Homework on Ghosts - Due Friday, April 17



Read these two articles and come to class prepared with three questions about the play for our guest.

The Story

Some Context

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Summary from 4/13

What is significant about the structure of Chapter 13? How does it connect to the structure of the book? Make a specific claim and defend it with specific evidence.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Compilation of Vocabulary Words

Here it is - all your vocabulary words for the year so far!  It is a bit overwhelming in this form, but remember we have been studying these words all year.  Hopefully, you'll find you already know many of the words.

You do not need EXACT definitions.  You do need to be able to use the words correctly in context and explain how they are being used in a passage.

AP Literature Master Vocabulary List - as of 4/8/15

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Homework for April Break


 
1. Study ALL vocabulary.  I mean all of it!  Use online websites to create your own flashcards, or practice applying words to the boosk we have read.  Who is the most malicious character?  Which character has the most right to be indignant?  Etc.

2. Read these chapters in Invisible Man:  13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23-end.  If you read the whole book, we'll have a pizza party Book Club when you get back!

Questions for 3/31 Read20


Read Chapter 12 in How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas Foster
Key Details
What are two or three ways Foster says we might understand the cave?
According to Foster, what is the reader’s role in understanding symbols? 

Vocabulary
After reading this chapter, how would you define allegory?  symbol?

Connections and Inferences
Foster says that actions can also be symbolic.  What might be a symbolic action from Invisible Man?

 Point and Purpose
What are multiple was one could interpret the symbol you chose?  How does thinking about this aspect of the story symbolically impact our understanding of the story?  Be specific.