1. 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).

2. 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

3. “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!

4. “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”

5. “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

6. Brainstorm:
Compare the use of symbolism in this story and one of the following:
“WAYG, WHYB?”
“OUAT”
“Brill”
“Swimmer”

7. 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.

8. 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”