November 30-December 1, 2017 Objectives: Evaluate expository writing according to AP expectations. Analyze complex literature for figurative devices. Catalyst: Multiple Choice (2017 exam) Homework & Reminders: Perrine’s reading (Humor & Irony, “A Good Man is Hard to Find”) Wuthering Heights reading and stuff (quiz & MWDS check forthcoming) Native Son final draft 12.4/12.5 (hard copy AND all other drafts).
D E E A B B A C C D Multiple Choice practice: A Modern Comedy (1929) Independently, read and annotate the text. Independently, answer all MC questions. Collaborate on a group consensus for each question. 4. Submit your final answers for me to check (2 submissions). E A B C D
“A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” In your MC groups, discuss this story. There is so much to talk about, I can’t even. Use the Perrine’s questions as a guide for your discussion. There will be a timed composition. Take good notes! Winner gets a prize!
“A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” PROMPT: This is a hard one! Compare the use of symbolism in this story and one of the following: “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” “Once upon a Time” “Miss Brill” “The Swimmer”
“A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” Are you scared? Should we do some planning before I put the timer up? How about: Brainstorm symbolism in each story 10 minutes of outlining 20 minutes of composition
Brainstorm: Compare the use of symbolism in this story and one of the following: “WAYG, WHYB?” “OUAT” “Brill” “Swimmer”
Outline: Text by text Point by point Compare the use of symbolism in this story and one of the following (“WAYG, WHYB?,” “OUAT,” “Brill,” “Swimmer”). Two ways to do this: Point by point Symbol (or type of symbolism) 1 “AVOMWEW” and text #2 Symbol (or type of symbolism) 2 Text by text “AVOMWEW” Symbol (or type of symbolism) Text #2 ** Both outlines can be altered for your purposes.
Composition (20 minutes): PROMPT: Compare the use of symbolism in this story and one of the following: “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” “Once upon a Time” “Miss Brill” “The Swimmer”