Ms. Bridges' AP English

Monday, October 3, 2011: Break into our groups to continue our socratic circle on OEDIPUS REX. Break into groups of four and do a "round robin" on the grammar packet on run-ons and punctuation. Assignment: Essay on Aristotle's Poetics: Prompt: Does Sophocle's OEDIPUS REX satisfy the requirements of Aristotle's POETICS for being a tragedy? Why or why not? This essay will be due on Thursday, October 6th. Tuesday, October 4, 2011: Brief power point on Aristotle's Poetics Discussion on OEDIPUS at COLONUS For tonight: read the next ten pages, write a brief summary, plus a minimum of five literary devices and three vocabulary words Wednesday, October 5, 2011: Break into groups of four and finish "round robin" on the grammar packet on punctuation and semi-colons. Discussion of OEDIPUS at COLONUS For tonight: read the next ten pages, write a brief summary, plus a minimum of five literary devices and three vocabulary words Thursday, October 6, 2011: The es...

TOPICS for DISCUSSION on OEDIPUS REX 1. Did the gods ordain Oedipus to kill his father and sleep with his mother or did they simply foresee that he would do that? 2. If the gods ordained Oedipus to kill his father and sleep with his mother, is Oedipus guilty of his actions? Why or why not? 3. If someone is genetically predisposed to psychosis and is raised in an abusive environment which will assure psychotic behavior, is that person responsible for her/his behavior? 4. Does OEDIPUS REX conform to Aristotle’s POETICS? Why or why not? 5. Oedipus was noted for his keen intellect; how did his intellectual powers ultimately lead to his downfall? 6. Is Oedipus an arrogant, rash man? Explain; give evidence. If you find that he is, then did his arrogance and rashness lead to his downfall? 7. Is there freewill according to the Greeks? Why or why not? Do you believe in free will? Why? 8. There is a belief called “determinism” which mai...

September 26, 2011 - September 30, 2011 A.P. English Literature Agenda: Monday, September 26th: Pass out Aristotle's The Poetics For homework tonight: read and outline THE POETICS In class: read The Oedipal Cycle For homework: reread what we've read in class (pages 38 - 56); do a brief summary and minimum of five literary devices Tuesday, September 27th: Shortened day! Read The Oedipal Cycle from page 56; continue rereading and writing a brief summary with a minimum of five literary terms and three vocabulary words with definitions. Wednesday, September 28th: Finish reading Oedipus. Reread and write a brief summary, with a minimum of five literary terms and three vocabulary words with definitions. Discussion Break into groups and prepare Socratic questions and answers Thursday, September 29th: No school today. Friday, September 30th: The Aristotle Poetics outline is due today. Socratic circle on Oedipus Rex

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 WEEKLY AGENDA FOR A.P. ENGLISH LITERATURE Monday, September 19th: Go over essay writing techniques for THE HANDMAID’S TALE The essay for THE HANDMAID’S TALE will be due on Friday, September 23rd The prompt is: How does Margaret Atwood use firgurative language to reveal power vs. powerlessness in this excerpt from THE HANDMAID’S TALE. GRAMMAR POINTS: Write in present tense Verb Tense Noun/Pronoun Antecedent A versus An Tuesday, September 20th: Break into groups and analyze objects! Answer the following questions: What is the object made of? (The Material Cause) How was this object brought into being? (The Efficient Cause) What is the shape of this object? (The Formal Cause) What was the purpose of the creator in bringing this object into being? (The Final Cause) Pass out excerpt from Aristotle’s THE FOUR CAUSES Please read and outline for homework. This will be due on Thursday, September 22nd. Wednesday, September 21st: Brief powerpoint on Arist...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 WEEKLY AGENDA FOR A.P. ENGLISH LITERATURE Monday, September 19th: Go over essay writing techniques for THE HANDMAID’S TALE The essay for THE HANDMAID’S TALE will be due on Friday, September 23rd The prompt is: How does Margaret Atwood use firgurative language to reveal power vs. powerlessness in this excerpt from THE HANDMAID’S TALE. GRAMMAR POINTS: Write in present tense Verb Tense Noun/Pronoun Antecedent A versus An Tuesday, September 20th: Break into groups and analyze objects! Answer the following questions: What is the object made of? (The Material Cause) How was this object brought into being? (The Efficient Cause) What is the shape of this object? (The Formal Cause) What was the purpose of the creator in bringing this object into being? (The Final Cause) Pass out excerpt from Aristotle’s THE FOUR CAUSES Please read and outline for homework. This will be due on Thursday, September 22nd. Wednesday, September 21st: Brief powerpoint on Arist...

Monday, September 12th: Assign VOCABULARY WORKSHOP, Level G; Unit 1 Due date: Friday, September 16th Read THE THINGS THEY CARRIED Break into groups; share content of their backpacks, purses. Share with class as a whole Write a three character analysis modeled on THE THINGS THEY CARRIED Due tomorrow Tuesday, September 13th: Share the three character analysis Read and analyze THE HANDMAID'S TALE Answer as many questions as possible on THE HANDMAID'S TALE Answer multiple choice questions on THE HANDMAID'S TALE Wednesday, September 14th: Bring post-its to class today Break down THE HANDMAID'S TALE Thursday, September 15th: Assign essay to THE HANDMAID'S TALE; due date Tuesday, September 20th Distribute literary terms hand-out; assign literary terms Power Point on Aristotle and the Four Causes Friday, September 16th: Vocabulary homework is due today Continue with the power point on Aristotle and the Four Causes Bring post-its to class