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Homework (all homework will be listed here, as an option you may post your work to Edmodo. Indicate an "E" in the assignment folder in class when you choose this option)
Please see the "Fences Unit" tab for additional in class and homework assignments
All dialectical journal entries for Fences in addition to paying attention to your own thinking should also reflect ideas related to: Allusions to myth, Baseball as metaphor, Fence as a symbol, Troy as a mythic hero, Institutional racism
Due Friday, October 4th:
Fences ACT II- scene 4 and 5 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Wednesday, October 2nd:
Fences ACT II- scene 2 and 3 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Monday, September 30th:
Fences ACT II- scene 1 and one dialectical journal entry
Due Friday, September 27th:
Fences ACT I- scene 3 and 4 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Wednesday, September 25th:
Fences ACT I- scene 1 and 2 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Monday, September 23rd:
Literary Analysis Homework #1.
Due Wednesday, September 18th:
Read "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and annotate on post-its or paper for point of view and tone.
Due Tuesday, September 17th:
Using the list of "Plot and Character" terms write a paraphrased definition and example for each. Make notecards with your definition and example to go above and beyond.
Also due:
Post a reply to the "Class Discussion" site on the class website. Your reply should be: your universal truth in six words. One or two sentences explaining how it applies to you. One or two sentences on how it applies to others (So what?)
Due Friday, September 13th: (Per. 6 only)
Write a two to three sentence thesis statement and a bulleted list of evidence that supports your thesis in which you analyze the author’s depiction of Myop.
Prompt: What literary devices does Walker use to portray Myop’s loss of innocence?
*Adjectives to describe Myop
*Choose 2 to 3 literary devices to focus on from the character and plot list (look up and define the terms)
*List and paraphrase all evidence that connects to your thesis.
Due Monday, September 9th:
1. Create an Edmodo account with the group access code, username: first name, last initial for example laurenw. Read the posted article on annotations from Harvard and add their recommendations to your notes
2. Create an account/ go to this website and take detailed notes on the AP test- answer all of your questions
3. Visit the MLA website at Purdue Owl: Take notes on margins, heading, page numbers, work cited and citations
Due Friday, September 6th:
Summer Reading Assignment
All dialectical journal entries for Fences in addition to paying attention to your own thinking should also reflect ideas related to: Allusions to myth, Baseball as metaphor, Fence as a symbol, Troy as a mythic hero, Institutional racism
Due Friday, October 4th:
Fences ACT II- scene 4 and 5 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Wednesday, October 2nd:
Fences ACT II- scene 2 and 3 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Monday, September 30th:
Fences ACT II- scene 1 and one dialectical journal entry
Due Friday, September 27th:
Fences ACT I- scene 3 and 4 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Wednesday, September 25th:
Fences ACT I- scene 1 and 2 and two dialectical journal entries
Due Monday, September 23rd:
Literary Analysis Homework #1.
Due Wednesday, September 18th:
Read "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and annotate on post-its or paper for point of view and tone.
Due Tuesday, September 17th:
Using the list of "Plot and Character" terms write a paraphrased definition and example for each. Make notecards with your definition and example to go above and beyond.
Also due:
- Read and annotate "A Rose for Emily" by Faulkner. Pay attention to Faulkner's use of point of view and tone. Annotation Assignment: Please number the paragraphs!
Point of view:
"A Rose for Emily" is written in 1st person plural. Annotate places that reveal Emily's character in the "we" voice.
Tone:
Using the "tone word list" write the word that exemplifies the setting or characters.
Post a reply to the "Class Discussion" site on the class website. Your reply should be: your universal truth in six words. One or two sentences explaining how it applies to you. One or two sentences on how it applies to others (So what?)
Due Friday, September 13th: (Per. 6 only)
Write a two to three sentence thesis statement and a bulleted list of evidence that supports your thesis in which you analyze the author’s depiction of Myop.
Prompt: What literary devices does Walker use to portray Myop’s loss of innocence?
*Adjectives to describe Myop
*Choose 2 to 3 literary devices to focus on from the character and plot list (look up and define the terms)
*List and paraphrase all evidence that connects to your thesis.
Due Monday, September 9th:
1. Create an Edmodo account with the group access code, username: first name, last initial for example laurenw. Read the posted article on annotations from Harvard and add their recommendations to your notes
2. Create an account/ go to this website and take detailed notes on the AP test- answer all of your questions
3. Visit the MLA website at Purdue Owl: Take notes on margins, heading, page numbers, work cited and citations
Due Friday, September 6th:
Summer Reading Assignment