September 18-19, 2017 Objectives: Evaluate peer expository writing according to AP expectations. Discuss how an author achieves artistic unity in a literary text. Catalyst: Have MWDS ready to show me. Make sure your paper is ready for peer editing Reading check (6 mins.) Homework & Reminders: Service approval form due next class “A Rose for Emily” for next class Native Son: Finish Book One by 9.26/9.27

3B Comments about Seminar: “It was very interesting to see the brains that make up our class; I am very impressed and gratefully challenged.” “I did not fuel the fire, just added lighter fluid to the flame.” “I gave my opinion.” “Many of my classmates shared some very interesting information that enhanced my understanding of the novel, especially in its historical context.” “[T]he people in this particular class are extremely intellectual and this class asks more of me than any other English class in the past.” “I have to step my game up.” 3B Comments about Seminar: “I feel inferior…” “I didn’t get to say much due to the fact that I would get washed out because of others” “…had things to say but didn’t take the limited opportunities to inject [myself] into the bloodbath that was the seminar.”

Peer-Editing: The Stranger General Reminders: This is a time for academic discussion and critique. Don’t apologize. Everyone gets that this essay was written under a time constraint. Remember the grammar lesson FOLLOW THE PROCESS Peer-Editing: The Stranger Final draft and all components due: September 26/27

Jumping into the pool with "The Swimmer" Directions: How do the elements shift over the course of the story?​ What do these shifts suggest about Ned's life and, ultimately, about life in general? How does the structure of Cheever's short prose allude to his point of view? Complete the "pool" assignment below, which asks you to take notes on each pool Ned visits. You might want to think about the questions posted on the right (You do not have to compose hard copy responses). 1. Draw a rectangle for each "pool" in the fiction. There are 13. 2. Inside of each pool, record the following: Ned's physical description Ned's internal thoughts Ned's neighbor's thoughts mood/atmosphere season/weather