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AP Literature and Composition A Daily Agenda Slides

Trimester 1

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Tuesday, August 24

Agenda

  • Class Code: vdh53es
  • Work time on Summer Homework

Homework

  • Pgs 1-25 due on Thursday at the start of class
    • Discussion Post due Thursday at the start of class
  • Summer Homework due Monday, August 29 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do I study for the Q3 Essay?

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Wednesday, August 25

Agenda

  • Class Code: vdh53es
  • Check out textbooks
  • Victory Activity
  • Unit-01 Overview (pgs 1-4)
  • Anchor Text- “The Appropriation of Cultures” (pgs 4-12)
    • Discussion Post on Classroom
  • Part 1 Characters and Characterization (pgs 13-25)
    • Just read- no Discussion Post

Homework

  • Close Reading and Interpretation Discussion Post due tomorrow at the start of class
  • Part 1 Characters and Characterization (pgs 13-25) due tomorrow at the start of class
  • Summer Homework due Monday, August 29 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What does our Victory look like in this class?
  • What stands out to me from “The Appropriation of Cultures”?

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Thursday, August 26

Agenda

  • Mrs. Duitsman and AP Classroom
  • Part 1 Characters and Characterization (pgs 13-25) Presentation

Homework

  • Summer Homework due Monday, August 29 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How are we going to use AP Classroom?
  • How do I successfully take notes in this class?

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Friday, August 27

Agenda

  • Part 1 Characters and Characterization (pgs 13-25) Presentation
    • Might have to finish this as homework...

Homework

  • AP Classroom Character Quiz- graded as completion- due Monday at 1PM (beginning of 5th hour)
  • Discussion Post due Monday at the start of class
  • Summer Homework due Monday at the start of class
  • Preview/skim pgs 26-43 (Part 2 Setting and Part 3 Plot) for Monday

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How are the characters in “The Appropriation of Cultures” revealed?

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Monday, August 30

Agenda

  • Check summer homework
  • Review Character Topic Questions
  • Part 2 Setting and Part 3 Plot Presentation

Homework

  • AP Classroom Setting and Plot Quizzes- graded as completion- due Tuesday at 12:45 PM(beginning of 5th hour)
  • Discussion Posts (Part 2 and Part 3) due Tuesday at the start of class
  • Preview/skim pgs 44-52 (Part 4 Narration)) for Tuesday

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How are the setting and plot in “The Appropriation of Cultures” revealed?

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Tuesday, August 31

Agenda

  • Review Setting and Plot Quiz
  • Part 4 Narration Presentation

Homework

  • AP Classroom Quiz- graded as completion- due Wednesday at 12:00 (beginning of 5th hour)
  • Discussion Post due Wednesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How are the characters in “The Appropriation of Cultures” revealed?

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Wednesday, September 1

Agenda

  • Review Narration Quiz
  • AP Lit Test Overview
  • Literary Argument Review/Overview
  • Work time on Yellow Packet- Unit 1 5.2 Composing on your Own sheet

Homework

  • MAKE SURE YOUR CHROMEBOOK IS CHARGED FOR 6TH HOUR!

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the components of a strong literary argument paragraph?

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Thursday, September 2

Agenda

  • PPC- Multiple Choice and FQR

Homework

  • PPC due Friday at 5 Pm
  • Read Intro to Unit-02 and Anchor Text- pgs (73-77)
    • Be ready to discuss the Close Reading and Interpretation Question on pg 77

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • Where am I at with the standards of Unit-01?

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Tuesday, September 7

Agenda

  • Unit-1/Unit 2 Summative Overview
  • Unit 2 Part 1 activity

Homework

  • Unit-2 Characterization Topic Questions due tomorrow at noon
  • Skim Part 2 Structure, Contrasts, and Shifts (pgs 85-94) due tomorrow at the start of class
  • AP Videos and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Scene Analysis Summative Assessment due Tuesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the requirements for the first summative?
  • How do the specific textual details of a poem reveal the nature of a character and that character’s perspective and motives?

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Wednesday, September 8

Agenda

  • PPC Review
  • Part 1 Topic Questions Review
  • Part 2 Notes

Homework

  • Unit-2 Structure Topic Questions due tomorrow at 12:45 PM (beginning of 5th hour)
  • Skim Part 3 and Part 4 (pgs 95-111)) due tomorrow at the start of class
  • AP Videos and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Scene Analysis Summative Assessment due Tuesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do structure and contrast contribute to the development of ideas in a poem?

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Thursday, September 9

Agenda

  • Part 2 Topic Questions Review
  • Part 3 and 4 Handout
  • “On a Subway” figurative language analysis

Homework

  • Unit 2 Figurative Language Topic Questions Quiz due at 1 PM(beginning of 5th hour)
  • AP Videos and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Scene Analysis Summative Assessment due Tuesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do poets use figurative language to create meaning?

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Friday, September 10

Agenda

  • Figurative Language Quiz Review
  • TP-CAST Plus Poetry Poster Analysis Activity
    • Groups based on the sticky notes
    • Pick a poem from the small group table- tape it to your poster
    • Complete the TP-CAST Plus analysis (see Mrs. Pettit’s example!)
    • Share out!

Homework

  • AP Videos and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Scene Analysis Summative Assessment due Tuesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to analyze poetry??

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Monday, September 13

Agenda

  • Scene Analysis Summative Workday

Homework

  • Scene Analysis Summative Assessment due Tuesday at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do I make a claim that analyzes a scene?

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Tuesday, September 14

Agenda

  • PPC Unit 2 MCQ and PPC Unit 2 FRQ

Homework

  • PPC Unit 2 MCQ and PPC Unit 2 FRQ due Wednesday at 11:45 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • Who is the narrator or speaker in a story, and how does point of view function in a narrative?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do I make a claim that analyzes a scene?

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Wednesday, September 15

Agenda

Homework

  • PPC Unit 2 MCQ and PPC Unit 2 FRQ due Wednesday at 10:45 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What background information do I need in order to fully understand Their Eyes Were Watching God?

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Thursday, September 16

Agenda

  • PPC Multiple Choice Review
  • “How it Feels to Be Colored Me” personal essay

Homework

  • NONE!!!!!

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do I strategically annotate text?

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Friday, September 17

Agenda

  • Chapter 1 Read Aloud

Homework

  • Chapters 2-4 due Monday at the start of class- bring 5 quotes- 1 for each of the following:
    • Character 1.A
    • Character 1.B
    • Setting 2.A
    • Structure 3.E
    • Structure 3.F

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a paragraph that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Chapters 1-4 reveal the skills of Unit-3?

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Monday, September 20

Agenda

  • Quote share out with group
    • Pick the best quote for each skill- write on sticky note
    • Share out
  • Reading time

Homework

  • Chapters 5-9 due Wednesday at the start of class- bring 5 quotes- 1 for each of the following:
    • Character 1.A
    • Character 1.B
    • Setting 2.A
    • Structure 3.E
    • Structure 3.F
  • AP Videos for Unit 2 and DIscussion Post due Sunday at 11:45 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What quotes best exemplify the the skills of this unit?
  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?

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Tuesday, September 21

Agenda

  • Thesis Statements Review
  • Ch. 2 Close Read
  • Notes for 3.1
  • Check Point 3.1
  • Thesis statement exit ticket

Homework

  • Chapters 5-9 due Wednesday at the start of class- bring 5 quotes- 1 for each of the following:
    • Character 1.A
    • Character 1.B
    • Setting 2.A
    • Structure 3.E
    • Structure 3.F
  • AP Videos for Unit 2 and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:45 Pm

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of a strong thesis statement?

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Wednesday, September 22

Agenda

  • Quote share out with group
    • Pick the best quote for each skill- write on sticky note
    • Share out
  • Reading time

Homework

  • Chapters 10-13 due Friday at the start of class- bring 5 quotes- 1 for each of the following:
    • Character 1.A
    • Character 1.B
    • Setting 2.A
    • Structure 3.E
    • Structure 3.F
  • AP Videos for Unit 2 and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:45 Pm

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of a strong thesis statement?

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Thursday, September 23

Agenda

  • Close Read pgs 86-87
  • Handout 3.2, 3.3
  • Checkpoints
  • Review Thesis statements

Homework

  • Chapters 10-17 due Monday at the start of class- be ready for conversation roundtable
  • AP Videos for Unit 2 and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:45 Pm

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of a strong thesis statement?

Suggested Reading Schedule

Thursday: Chapter 10-11

Friday: Chapters 12-13

Saturday: Chapters 14-15

Sunday: Chapters 16-17

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Friday, September 24

Agenda

  • Review Samples of Row B
  • Worktime on organzier

Homework

  • Chapters 10-17 due Monday- Be ready for conversation roundtable
  • AP Videos for Unit 2 and Discussion Post due Sunday at 11:45 Pm

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of strong evidence and commentary?

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Monday, September 27

Agenda

  • Conversation Roundtable

Homework

  • Chapters 18-20 due Wednesday- Be ready for in-class essay

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change (and her motivations)throughout these chapters?
  • What are the significant plot events of these chapters?
  • What conflicts (both external/internal) occur in these chapters?

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Tuesday, September 28

Agenda

  • Row C Review
  • Options for In-class essay
  • Add sophistication to your outline

Homework

  • Chapters 18-20 due Wednesday- Be ready for in-class essay

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change (and her motivations)throughout these chapters?
  • What are the significant plot events of these chapters?
  • What conflicts (both external/internal) occur in these chapters?

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Wednesday, September 29

Agenda

  • In-class essay slides

Homework

  • None!

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of strong evidence and commentary?

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Thursday, September 30

Agenda

  • Hexagon Summative Overview

Homework

  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due Wednesday at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of strong evidence and commentary?

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Friday, October 1

Agenda

  • Hexagon Summative Workday

Homework

  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due Wednesday at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does Janie change throughout these chapters?
  • What are the qualities of strong evidence and commentary?

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Monday, October 4

Agenda

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ- question 2 ONLY

Homework

  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due Wednesday at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • Where am I at with the standards of unit 3?

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Monday, October 4

Agenda

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ- question 2 ONLY

Homework

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ Question 2 due Tuesday at 11:45 PM
  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due Wednesday at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • Where am I at with the standards of unit 3?

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Tuesday, October 5

Agenda

  • Literature Review Sheet for Their Eyes Were Watching God
  • Q3 Independent Reading Summative Overview
  • Pgs 207-218 “The Sanctuary Desolated”

Homework

  • Unit 3 PPCs due tonight at 11:45 PM
  • Pgs 207-218 due tomorrow at the start of class
  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due Wednesday at 11:59 PM
  • Literature Review Sheet due Friday at the start of class
  • Q3 IR Summative due Sunday, November 14 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal nuances of characters and a contrast of values between characters?
  • What is the relationship between a character and a story’s setting?
  • What are common dramatic situations and how do contrasts illuminate them?
  • How can you describe narrative POV and perspective?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do I increase my chances of doing well on the Q3 FRQ?

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Wednesday, October 6

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • The Sanctuary Desolated Collaborative Slides
    • Multiple pieces of text evidence with citation

Homework

  • Hexagon Summative Assessment due tonight at 11:59 PM
  • Literature Review Sheet due Friday at the start of class
  • Q3 IR Summative due Sunday, November 14 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What do I notice about “The Sanctuary Desolated”?

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Thursday, October 7

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Review Hexagon Summative
  • Part 1- Character
    • Notes
    • Poster

Homework

  • Topic Questions due tomorrow at 12:50 PM
  • Literature Review Sheet due Friday at the start of class
  • Hexagon Summative due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Q3 IR Summative due Sunday, November 14 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do my paragraphs compare to the example paragraphs?
  • What is nuance in character?
  • How do protagonist and antagonists reveal values?

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Friday, October 8

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Review Character Topic Questions
  • Part 2- Setting Notes
  • Protagonist and Antagonist Poster

Homework

  • Hexagon Summative due Sunday at 11:59PM
  • Topic Questions due Monday at 12:50 PM
  • Annotations for “Masque of Red Death” due at the start of class
  • Q3 IR Summative due Sunday, November 14 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How do the differing values of characters affect the story?
  • What is atmosphere and mood?

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Monday, October 11

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Review Setting Topic Questions
  • Entrance Ticket
    • What can the reader infer about the plot of “The Masque of the Red Death” by the atmosphere and mood created by the setting?
      • Start with a topic sentence that includes a claim
      • Use text evidence to support your claim
      • Provide commentary on how your text evidence supports your claim
  • Part 3- Plot Notes

Homework

  • Topic Questions due Tuesday at 12:50 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class (23 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What can the reader infer about the plot of “The Masque of the Red Death” by the atmosphere and mood created by the setting?
  • What are plot archetypes?

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Tuesday, October 12

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Review Plot Topic Questions
  • Part 4-Narration Notes
  • Tone Analysis In-Class Activity

Homework

  • Topic Questions due Wednesday at 12:00 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class (22 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What is narrative distance?
  • What is tone of “The Masque of the Red Death” and how do you know?

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Wednesday, October 13

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Review Narrator Topic Questions
  • FRQ-#2 Overview

Homework

  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class (22 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Thursday, October 14-Mrs. Pettit Gone

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • AP Daily Videos assigned in AP Classroom
  • AP Daily Video Discussion Post on Google Classroom

Homework

  • Videos and Discussion Post due Monday at the start of class
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class (22 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Monday, October 18-Mrs. Pettit Gone

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Read and Annotate “The Story of an Hour”

Homework

  • Annotations for “The Story of an HOur”
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 15 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Tuesday, October 19

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • 2021 Q2 Collaborative Essay

Homework

  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 14 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Wednesday, October 20

Agenda

  • “The Story of an Hour” in-class essay

Homework

  • Unit-04 Summative due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 13 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Thursday, October 21

Agenda

  • AP Exam Registration
  • Summative Overview

Homework

  • Unit-04 Summative due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 12 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Friday, October 22

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Summative Worktime

Homework

  • Unit-04 Summative due Sunday at 11:59 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 11 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Monday, October 25

Agenda

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ

Homework

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ due Wednesday at 11:45 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 8 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Tuesday, October 26

Agenda

  • Workday!!
    • PPC MC and PPC FRQ
    • Novel

Homework

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ due Wednesday at 11:45 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 7 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do details in a text reveal character, perspectives, and motives?
  • What textual details reveal a story’s setting?
  • How does the plot order the events of the narrative, and how does a particular sequence of events in a plot function?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What strategies can I use to tackle a FRQ-#2 prompt?

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Wednesday, October 27

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • “Dulce Et Decorum Est” pg 283
  • Collaborative Slides
    • Make sure to use a least one piece of text evidence to support your response

Homework

  • PPC MC and PPC FRQ due tonight at 11:45 PM
  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 6 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What do I already know about poetic structure and poetic figurative language?

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Thursday, October 28

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • Part-01 Notes- Poetic Structure

Homework

  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 5 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are closed forms of poetry?
  • How do lines, stanzas, rhyme, and rhythm operate in closed forms of poetry?
  • What is the difference between a Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnet?

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Friday, October 29

Agenda

  • Independent Reading
  • “The Raven”

Homework

  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class ( 4 days!!)

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does the poetic structure and poetic techniques reveal meaning in “The Raven”?

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Monday, November 1

Agenda

  • Poetry Structure Topic Questions
  • Reading Time

Homework

  • Q3 IR Novel due Tuesday, November 2 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • How does the poetic structure and poetic techniques reveal meaning?

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Tuesday, November 2

Agenda

  • Essay Overview
  • Work time on thesis

Homework

  • Essay Rough Draft (2 pages) due Monday, November 8 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the requirements for the essay?

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Wednesday, November 3

Agenda

  • Mrs. Pettit’s Example Essay Overview
  • Essay worktime

Homework

  • Essay Rough Draft (2 pages) due Monday, November 8 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What writing techniques are used in the example essay that I can incorporate into my own essay?

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Thursday, November 4

Agenda

  • 5.2 Literal and Figurative Language

Homework

  • Essay Rough Draft (2 pages) due Monday, November 8 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Friday, November 5

Agenda

  • Finish Poetry Sections
  • Literature Review Sheets
  • Essay Worktime

Homework

  • Essay Rough Draft (2 pages) due Monday, November 8 at the start of class
  • Literature Review Sheet due Friday, November 12 at the start of class

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Monday, November 8

Agenda

  • Sign up for Google Doc comments
  • Peer Editing

Homework

  • Essay Final Draft due Sunday, November 14 at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What do I need feedback on?

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Tuesday, November 9

Agenda

  • Poetry Gallery Walk

Homework

  • Poetry Test Tomorrow!
  • Essay Final Draft due Sunday, November 14 at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Tuesday, November 9

Agenda

  • Unit 5 PPC FRQ #1 due at the end of class

Homework

  • Poetry Test tomorrow
  • Literature Review Sheet for your Independent Novel due Friday at the start of class
  • Essay Final Draft due Sunday, November 14 at 11:59 PM

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Wednesday, November 10

Agenda

  • Poetry Test

Homework

  • Test corrections on Friday, November 12
  • Literature Review Sheet due Friday at the start of class
  • Essay Final Draft due Sunday, November 14 at 11:59 PM
  • All extensions/revisions are due Wednesday, November 17 at the start of class
  • Extra Credit is due Thursday, November 18 at 2:45 pm

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Friday, November 12

Agenda

  • Group Chat
  • Final Overview
  • Test Corrections/Essay Workday

Homework

  • Test corrections on Friday, November 12
  • Essay Final Draft due Sunday, November 14 at 11:59 PM
  • Literature Review Sheet due Monday at the start of class
  • All extensions/revisions are due Wednesday, November 17 at the start of class
  • Extra Credit is due Thursday, November 18 at 2:45 pm

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Monday, November 15

Agenda

  • Multiple Choice- put answers on AP Classroom
  • Collect Lit Review for your Independent Reading Novel

Homework

  • Bring black or blue pen.
  • All extensions/revisions are due Wednesday, November 17 at the start of class
  • Extra Credit is due Thursday, November 18 at 2:45 pm

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

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Tuesday, November 16

Agenda

  • FRQs- You can go in any order!!
    • Thesis
    • 2-3 body paragraphs
    • 2-3 sentence conclusion

Homework

  • Extensions/Revisions due Wednesday at the start of class
  • Extra Credit due Thursday at 1:40

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

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Wednesday, November 17

Agenda

  • Q&A about Final

Homework

  • Bring black or blue pen.

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?

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Thursday, November 18

Agenda

  • FRQs
  • Final Reflection due at 11:59 PM

Homework

  • Get ready for Frankenstein bright and early 1st hour on Monday!!!

Essential Questions

  • How do different kinds of poetic structures emphasize ideas and concepts?
  • What are the effects of literal and figurative language?
  • What is the function of imagery?
  • What is the function of a metaphor, personification, and allusion?
  • How can you communicate your interpretation of a work of literature in a essay that asserts a claim and supports it with evidence?

Guiding Question

  • What are the effects of the literal/figurative language?