1. October 18-19, 2017 Objectives: Compose AP-style thematic statements.
Analyze literary fiction for theme.
Catalyst:
Turn in Prose Passage Bootcamp
Grab a Chromebook
Homework & Reminders:
Perrine’s reading: “A Worn Path” (answer questions 2, 4 in comp book)
Poetry Response 1.5
Native Son assessment 11/8-11/9 (annotated novel, composition book, and MWDS due)

2. Reminders:
If you are absent on a day where something is due, you have some options:
You MUST send the assignment with a buddy; or
You MUST me the assignment (if it’s digital); or
You MUST send photos of your work through
The NEXT DAY (not our next class period), you will bring me the actual physical assignment
If you do not adhere to these expectations, you will see a grade deduction, according to the AP English late work policy.

3. Excerpt from Johnny Got His Gun (Trumbo)
Released essays:
Read each student essay.
Score and give justification
Annotate the essays (in the form of notes in your composition book) to support your justification.
DO NOT WRITE ON THE HANDOUTS

4. “Once upon a Time” (Theme)
Answer at least 4 of the Theme questions from your Story Analysis Chart (in your composition book)
Compose a thematic statement.
Pull 5 pieces of evidence to support your theme.

5. “Once upon a Time” (Theme)
Using your:
Notes
Thematic statement
Perrine’s
And/or listed evidence
Compose an essay that responds to one of the following prompts:

6. AP LIT
“Once upon a Theme”
The meaning of some literary works is often enhanced by sustained allusion to myths, the Bible, or other works of literature.  Refer to your understanding of “Once upon a Time.”  Then write a well-organized essay in which you explain the allusion that predominates the work and analyze how it enhances the work’s meaning.
The most important themes in literature are sometimes developed in scenes in which a death or deaths take place. Consider “Once upon a Time,” and write a well-organized essay in which you show how a specific death scene helps to illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole. Avoid mere plot summary.
1A: Give 10 extra minutes next class for writing.
2B/3B: Give 10 extra minutes next class for writing. Pull in discussion and theme/evidence.