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

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.

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

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.

Homework - Due 3/26

AIM:  How does Invisible Man begin to change in NYC and why?

Read pages 190-195.  Record two specific ways in which IM is changing.  For each statement, include some "before" evidence and some "after" evidence.

Then, write a well-developed paragraph answering this prompt: "What about IM's attitude in the Prologue begins to make more sense now that you've heard about some of his experiences?"

ALSO...remember to read Chapters 10 and 11 and study both IM Vocab Lists for Friday.

Homework from Monday's Class (3/23)

Answer the AIM in a well-developed paragraph:

What is Ellison saying about the expectations for ambitious young black people in this time?

I apologize, but I left your claims on my computer at school.  If anyone has the claim from their group, please post it in the comments!  I liked where you were headed!