Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday Be ready for a Quick Write! Have you had the experience, or known of friends who have had the experience, of being surprised to find that someone likes you – and has for some time? Why might the surprised person have been unaware? What kind of actions do we see in “love-sick” people? For example, always looking at the other person, being by the classroom door just when the other comes out, etc. You will have a chance to interpret Darcy’s actions today. Homework: Re-read Chapter 36, paragraph 1 – 8 (ending with “Till this moment I never knew myself”) and look for phrases and sentences that indicate Elizabeth’s prejudice is breaking down. How does she come to recognize her own prejudice? AND Re-read/Read Chapters 37 – 42.

Past, Present, Future Monday Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Journey to Hunsford! Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen A Turning Point Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Another Look at the Bennets

A Comedy of Manners AP = Always Pleasant 2. Reading for All Purposes Evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood, and set tone Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objectives: You will be able to… Establish some background knowledge about the author and period Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text about character motivations, actions and effects, and beliefs and thematic topics Identify and examine content, form and style (including irony and satire) Compare and contrast personal responses to topics addressed in the novel Thematic Topics: What does this novel say about …? PridePrejudicePrinciples &ValuesSociety & ClassGender, women & femininityLove & MarriageFamily Relevance Austen’s work explores common topics relevant today (relationships, love, family, money, community, prejudice). Her work, however, provides not only a story about social order and human foibles where we can enjoy “seeing hypocrites exposed and social climbers ridiculed,” but also a story with subplots that address “darker social issues of destitution and exploitation,” a work that contains an “incredibly modern grasp of human psychology.” Al-Mudallal, James. “Why Pride and Prejudice is as relevant today as it ever was.” Walse Online. 1 April Web. 10 Mar Through comparing and contrasting your own culture/time period (customs, fashions, social situations) to another, you become a cultural critic, who can continually understand and weigh their values and ideas of others against your own.

Activity: Develop & Apply Monday These chapters are pivotal in the novel: Darcy proposes, Elizabeth refuses, Darcy attempts to explain himself, and Elizabeth comes to a partial self-awareness. Both characters are in the process of acknowledging their pride and prejudice. Purpose: To determine motivations for actions Task 1: In small groups, analyze what motivates Darcy’s actions by completing the “Darcy’s Unwilling Attraction” chart (assign 2-3 per group) Outcome: Report out and move on to Tasks 2…

Activity: Develop & Apply Monday Purpose: To identify examples of pride and prejudice Task 2: Now, reconsider his proposal and letter more closely. In your small groups, complete your assigned section IA1, IA2, B, II, III of “Pride and Prejudice: Another Look” (also jot page numbers for convenience of other groups) Outcome: As a large group, discuss III. What does Elizabeth’s refusal of Darcy‘s proposal say about her values? Also… What is your opinion of Darcy at this point in the novel? Of Elizabeth? How many of you would have accepted Darcy’s proposal? Why?

HOMEWORK Re-read Chapter 36, paragraph 1 – 8 (ending with “Till this moment I never knew myself”) and look for phrases and sentences that indicate Elizabeth’s prejudice is breaking down. How does she come to recognize her own prejudice? AND Re-read/Read Chapters 37 – 42.

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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday Borrow a peer model essay from the 1 st P&P Quiz. Read, mentally noting its organization and how it addresses the prompt. Then, read another one such that you’ve read at least 2 if not 3 in the next few minutes. (Explain how the actions of Collins, Charlotte, and Bingley may have led to Elizabeth’s sense of dissatisfaction.) Homework: Review Chapters 24 – 42 and notes for Quiz 2 People & Places Mr. Gardiner & Mrs. Gardiner, Miss De Bourgh, Mr.& Mrs. Bennet, Lady Catherine, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy, Elizabeth, Lydia, Elizabeth’s more realistic notions about Wickham, Darcy, her family and herself Re-read/Read Chapters define vocabulary prior to reading

Past, Present, Future Tuesday Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen A Turning Point Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Another Look at the Bennets Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Volume 2, Chapters Quiz 2

A Comedy of Manners AP = Always Pleasant 2. Reading for All Purposes Evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood, and set tone Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objectives: You will be able to… Establish some background knowledge about the author and period Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text about character motivations, actions and effects, and beliefs and thematic topics Identify and examine content, form and style (including irony and satire) Compare and contrast personal responses to topics addressed in the novel Thematic Topics: What does this novel say about …? PridePrejudicePrinciples &ValuesSociety & ClassGender, women & femininityLove & MarriageFamily Relevance Austen’s work explores common topics relevant today (relationships, love, family, money, community, prejudice). Her work, however, provides not only a story about social order and human foibles where we can enjoy “seeing hypocrites exposed and social climbers ridiculed,” but also a story with subplots that address “darker social issues of destitution and exploitation,” a work that contains an “incredibly modern grasp of human psychology.” Al-Mudallal, James. “Why Pride and Prejudice is as relevant today as it ever was.” Walse Online. 1 April Web. 10 Mar Through comparing and contrasting your own culture/time period (customs, fashions, social situations) to another, you become a cultural critic, who can continually understand and weigh their values and ideas of others against your own.

Instruction: Obtain I Do Tuesday These chapters conclude the 2 nd volume in its original publication. If volume 1 is a “Life at Longbourn,” volume 2 is a “Life in Kent” at both Hunsford and Rosings. The character Lydia receives a fuller treatment in these chapters (preparing us for her shocking behavior in the third and final volume.) Much of what you discovered about Mr. and Mrs. Bennet prior to these chapters was based on the words and actions of both characters. This section of the novel provides another indirect means of characterization, an analysis of her parents by Elizabeth. While in one regard we see Elizabeth acknowledging some of her own prejudices, we also see her make some personal realizations about her own family.

Activity: Develop & Apply We Do Tuesday Purpose: To consider the influence parents have on their children by reexamining the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet Tasks: In 6 small groups, complete “Elizabeth Takes a Closer Look at Her Family” Once done with assigned section, look at 7 and 8. Outcome: Report out on 1-6. As a large group, discuss questions 7 and 8

Activity: Develop & Apply Tuesday Purpose: To examine how Lydia’s conversation reveals her character Task: Let’s do a dramatic reading! 1-2 volunteers?! Chapter 39, paragraph 17, pg. 165 and paragraph 22, page 166 As it is re-read, look for quotations to satisfy 1 – 6 in “A Focus on Lydia Bennet” (# off) Outcome: Of what character does Lydia remind you? Why is she the way she is? AND do you know people like Lydia?

HOMEWORK Review Chapters 24 – 42 and notes for Quiz 2 People & Places Mr. Gardiner & Mrs. Gardiner, Miss De Bourgh, Mr.& Mrs. Bennet, Lady Catherine, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy, Elizabeth, Lydia, Elizabeth’s more realistic notions about Wickham, Darcy, her family and herself

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Wednesday Clear your desk except for a blank sheet of notebook paper and a writing utensil Write a proper heading Title it: P&P Vol. 2, C Quiz Number 1 – 15 (do not skip lines) Homework: Read chapters 43-47

Past, Present, Future Wednesday Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Another Look at the Bennets Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Volume 2, Chapters Quiz 2 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen New Hopes, Dashed Hopes Choice Novel Inquiry Project! Reminders, Models, Due Dates! (e.g. Annotated Works Cited due April 21 st !)

A Comedy of Manners AP = Always Pleasant 2. Reading for All Purposes Evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood, and set tone Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objectives: You will be able to… Establish some background knowledge about the author and period Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text about character motivations, actions and effects, and beliefs and thematic topics Identify and examine content, form and style (including irony and satire) Compare and contrast personal responses to topics addressed in the novel Thematic Topics: What does this novel say about …? PridePrejudicePrinciples &ValuesSociety & ClassGender, women & femininityLove & MarriageFamily Relevance Austen’s work explores common topics relevant today (relationships, love, family, money, community, prejudice). Her work, however, provides not only a story about social order and human foibles where we can enjoy “seeing hypocrites exposed and social climbers ridiculed,” but also a story with subplots that address “darker social issues of destitution and exploitation,” a work that contains an “incredibly modern grasp of human psychology.” Al-Mudallal, James. “Why Pride and Prejudice is as relevant today as it ever was.” Walse Online. 1 April Web. 10 Mar Through comparing and contrasting your own culture/time period (customs, fashions, social situations) to another, you become a cultural critic, who can continually understand and weigh their values and ideas of others against your own.

Activity: Develop & Apply Wednesday Purpose: To exhibit through answering objective questions and an essay question an understanding of the second volume of the novel. Tasks: Complete the 2 matching sections and the essay question Approach the essay with sensible organization (closed thesis, PIE) Consider 3 bodies still, but each including the idea of how Elizabeth is more realistic about herself in conjunction with each of the other characters OR include her in a concluding section Outcome: Turn your answers and the test in by the end of class Start reading and completing assignment

HOMEWORK Read chapters 43-47

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Thursday (Mrs. D = Out of Building) Read the first 4 paragraphs of Chapter 43. Are these different in content from previous paragraphs in the novel? Can you describe Elizabeth’s hair? Mrs. Bennet’s manner of dress? Darcy’s face? How does a lack of specific detail affect reading? Do you like it or not? Why do you think Pemberley gets so much more description in comparison to almost everything else? Can you sketch this location? What constitutes a greater portion of the novel than detailed descriptions? (Dialogue) How does a use of dialogue affect your reading? Homework: Re-read/Read Chapters Use “Lydia’s Marriage…” and “Elizabeth and Darcy…” as a guide

Past, Present, Future Thursday Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Volume 2, Chapters Quiz 2 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen New Hopes, Dashed Hopes Choice Novel Inquiry Project! Reminders, Models, Due Dates! (e.g. Annotated Works Cited due April 21 st !) Final P & P Quiz!

A Comedy of Manners AP = Always Pleasant 2. Reading for All Purposes Evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood, and set tone Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objectives: You will be able to… Establish some background knowledge about the author and period Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text about character motivations, actions and effects, and beliefs and thematic topics Identify and examine content, form and style (including irony and satire) Compare and contrast personal responses to topics addressed in the novel Thematic Topics: What does this novel say about …? PridePrejudicePrinciples &ValuesSociety & ClassGender, women & femininityLove & MarriageFamily Relevance Austen’s work explores common topics relevant today (relationships, love, family, money, community, prejudice). Her work, however, provides not only a story about social order and human foibles where we can enjoy “seeing hypocrites exposed and social climbers ridiculed,” but also a story with subplots that address “darker social issues of destitution and exploitation,” a work that contains an “incredibly modern grasp of human psychology.” Al-Mudallal, James. “Why Pride and Prejudice is as relevant today as it ever was.” Walse Online. 1 April Web. 10 Mar Through comparing and contrasting your own culture/time period (customs, fashions, social situations) to another, you become a cultural critic, who can continually understand and weigh their values and ideas of others against your own.

Obtain Thursday Obtain: After many previous references to it in the novel, Pemberley is finally described in this section. It fulfills every positive expectation. Its natural and unaffected beauty stands in contrast to the pretentious display of Rosings and its inhabitants. This section of the novel, beginning with the detailed physical description in the book, provides a good opportunity to discuss Jane Austen’s limited use of description, in contrast to the abundant description in many more recent novel. This section, in terms of plot, raises great expectations in Elizabeth, the Gardiners, and the reader. All events seem to be tending to a wonderful romantic climax, until Jane’s letters appears; Lydia’s rash decision sees to crush all hope

Activity: Apply Thursday Purpose: To discuss the relative lack of physical detail in the novel To diagram the rise and fall of Elizabeth’s hopes To examine reactions to Lydia’s elopement Task 1: How did you feel after reading the content of Jane’s letters? Now you will have the opportunity to see the rise and fall of hopes in a graphic way. In small groups, complete the “New Hopes: Dashed Hopes” chart and the response questions on the back Outcome: As a large group, share ideas for #6 Task 2: In (5) small groups discuss your assigned characters reaction to Lydia’s elopement (Elizabeth -Chpt. 46-, Jane, Mrs. Bennet, Mary Bennet, Mr. Bennet-chpt. 47) – has anyone read ahead/ Mr. Collins (Chapter 48) Be prepared to role paly (with expression!) your reaction to our roving reporter Outcome: Look for similar reactions in Chapters Use “Lydia’s Marriage…” and “Elizabeth and Darcy…” as a guide

HOMEWORK Homework: Re-read/Read Chapters (Look for similar reactions in Chapters 48-53) Use “Lydia’s Marriage…” and “Elizabeth and Darcy…” as a guide

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday Homework: Finish re/reading the novel! Volume 3, Chapters Quiz 3 Monday April 18 th Review: People and Places! Lydia, Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Younge, Mrs. Reynolds Characters’ initial reactions to the proposed marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth and what the reactions reveals about each character Work on your Final Choice Novel Inquiry Project!

Past, Present, Future Friday Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen New Hopes, Dashed Hopes Choice Novel Inquiry Project! Reminders, Models, Due Dates! (e.g. Annotated Works Cited due April 21 st !) Final P & P Quiz!

Final Independent Reading and Inquiry Project Friday All Colorado Academic Standards Objective: to investigate, in depth, a topic of personal interest by using several different books and sources that you select. Essential Questions: Determined by you! Relevance: Determined by you! And… Additional critical reading and synthesis to prep yourself for the final AP Literature exam

Instruction: Obtain Friday INQUIRY PROJECT RETURNS The Stranger - Group Presentation of “Essay” These were graded while you presented and then re-examined afterwards, often “side-by-side” the same prompt responses from the other two classes. Please feel free to look at the other classes PPTs, then return all packets to the front (These have been in Q; 50 points divided by one 25 point score under reading, the other 25 points under oral communication) Other Pride and Prejudice Quiz 1 5 Thesis/Intro – 10 Each Character – 5 Conclusion - 10 Grammar, Mechanics, Etc. Pride and Prejudice Quiz 2 5 Organization (Thesis/Intro, Conclusion) – 10 Each Character – 5 Grammar, Mechanics, Etc INQUIRY PROJECT! Listen quietly as a couple of your peers read their Inquiry Novel Essays aloud (These have been in Q; 50 points divided by one 25 point score under reading, the other 25 points under writing) Return Returns to the Front Basket (any order)

Instruction: Obtain Friday INQUIRY PROJECT Final Independent Reading and Inquiry Project 6. Investigate your subject through at least 2 additional (and different) sources: e.g. non-fiction essays, editorials, newspaper or magazine articles, etc., poetry, plays, short stories, documentaries, movies, TED Talks, interviews, museum tours, etc. 7. Meet personally with me (approx minutes at least once in April) to conference about your books, other sources, and project 8. Create and turn in an MLA formatted, annotated Works Cited page that includes your two books as well as your 2 additional sources (by the end of April). Include the following: An introduction that clearly identifies the Inquiry Question you sought to answer this semester, briefly explains why this subject interests you, and identifies (in bullets) the three main conclusions you drew from your study of this topic through these books/sources. Follow this with the Annotated Works Cited For each annotation, write at least 75 words that explains not only what the book or source is about but also how it is related to your Inquiry Question 9. Write a one-page typed paper that discusses the books you’ve read and what you have learned from the subject you explored (handout to come). 10. Perform, produce, present your final project; it must incorporate all of your sources. Turn in a paragraph explain the meaning and purpose behind your project. You will be given time to work on this the week of/before your final AP Literature Exam followed by a presentation to the class (during the final 5 days of class… TBD)

Instruction: Obtain Friday INQUIRY PROJECT Annotated Works Cited (#8) - Thursday April 21st INTO TURNITIN.COM 8. Create and turn in an MLA formatted, annotated Works Cited page that includes your two books as well as your 2 additional sources (by the end of April). Include the following: An introduction that clearly identifies the Inquiry Question you sought to answer this semester, briefly explains why this subject interests you, and identifies (in bullets) the three main conclusions you drew from your study of this topic through these books/sources. Follow this with the Annotated Works Cited For each annotation, write at least 75 words that explains not only what the book or source is about but also how it is related to your Inquiry Question Let’s look at 2 models Note: Proper heading, 5 bolded categories Claire goes over 75 words and has 4 conclusions They have 4 books (vs. you with 2 books and 2 other sources) Writing & Composition and Research& Reasoning 50pts

Instruction: Obtain Friday INQUIRY PROJECT Conferencing Questions (#7) - Monday, April 25 th 7. Conferencing Now equals a written assignment, unless you want to swing by which is awesome. Answer in order. 1.What is your subject? 2.What is the question you were trying to answer about this subject? 3.What is the point you want to convey to us about this subject? 4.What are some key ideas that emerged from your investigation of this question? 5.How will you convey these insights and ideas you learned while investigating this question? In other words, what do you plan to do for your final project? 6.Why is this (project idea, e.g. video, painting, series of poems, monologue, etc.) the best way to convey the insights into your subject? How will you avoid a book summary and/or limited response to your Inquiry Question? 7.How long will your presentation take? How will it be organized? Also, add any scheduling conflicts (out on a field trip, AP Exams, etc.) that may arise between Friday, April 29 th through Tuesday, May 10 th Oral Communication & Listening 10 pts

Instruction: Obtain Friday Brief Reflective Paper (#9) – Friday, April 29 th See handout : Final Independent Reading and Inquiry: Final Assessment Brief Reflective Paper In addition to the opportunity just outlined, you will write a one-page typed paper that discusses the 2 books, and other sources as needed, and what you learned from them about the subject you explored. List the 2 books and their authors at the top of the paper, please, and properly head and title it. Use the following questions to guide your response: 1.What was my subject and why did I want to explore it? 2.What did these authors say about this subject? 3.What interesting similarities and differences did I notice? 4.How do these authors’ ideas about his subject compare/contrast with my own? 5.What did I realize, or learn, that surprised me most about this subject after exploring it for a semester? Writing & Composition and Reading for All Purposes 20 pts

Instruction: Obtain Friday Meaning & Purpose of Product Paragraph (#10) – On day of your presentation See handout : Final Independent Reading and Inquiry: Final Assessment You must also write a paragraph that explains the meaning and purpose behind your product to include with whatever you create and present. If, for example, you create a visual metaphor (e.g. a drawing of a seed that opens up into a blossom to visually represent the effect of love on people), you would then write a paragraph (5-8 sentences) explaining your idea and the visual metaphor. Final Product & Presentations Oral Communication & Listening, Reading for All Purposes, and Writing and Composition 50 points

A Comedy of Manners AP = Always Pleasant 2. Reading for All Purposes Evaluate how an author uses words to create mental imagery, suggest mood, and set tone Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objectives: You will be able to… Establish some background knowledge about the author and period Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text about character motivations, actions and effects, and beliefs and thematic topics Identify and examine content, form and style (including irony and satire) Compare and contrast personal responses to topics addressed in the novel Thematic Topics: What does this novel say about …? PridePrejudicePrinciples &ValuesSociety & ClassGender, women & femininityLove & MarriageFamily Relevance Austen’s work explores common topics relevant today (relationships, love, family, money, community, prejudice). Her work, however, provides not only a story about social order and human foibles where we can enjoy “seeing hypocrites exposed and social climbers ridiculed,” but also a story with subplots that address “darker social issues of destitution and exploitation,” a work that contains an “incredibly modern grasp of human psychology.” Al-Mudallal, James. “Why Pride and Prejudice is as relevant today as it ever was.” Walse Online. 1 April Web. 10 Mar Through comparing and contrasting your own culture/time period (customs, fashions, social situations) to another, you become a cultural critic, who can continually understand and weigh their values and ideas of others against your own.

Activities: Develop & Apply Friday If time allows… Discuss “Lydia's Marriage” Discuss “Elizabeth and Darcy” While finishing the novel… Complete “Irony and Lady Catherine” Complete “What Makes a Successful Marriage”

HOMEWORK Finish re/reading the novel! Volume 3, Chapters Quiz 3 Monday April 18 th Review: People and Places! Lydia, Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Younge, Mrs. Reynolds Characters’ initial reactions to the proposed marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth and what the reactions reveals about each character Work on your Final Choice Novel Inquiry Project!

Coming Soon… Monday - Volume 3, Chapters Quiz 3 Monday April 18 th Tuesday – Testing Wednesday – Due Dates Annotated Works Cited (#8) - Thursday April 21 st TURNITIN.COM INFORMATION Conferencing Questions (#7) - Monday, April 25 th Also, add any scheduling conflicts (out on a field trip, AP Exams, etc.) that may arise between Friday, April 29 th through Tuesday, May 10th Brief Reflective Paper (#9) – Friday, April 29 th Meaning & Purpose of Product Paragraph (#10) – On day of your presentation