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We reviewed the criteria, read an American sample, and three of our own samples, regarding the Johnny Get Your Gun novel excerpt. We agreed to work toward improving our perceptions of the works, organizing our thoughts better, write shorter, more precise introductions, and substantiating / explaining our insights clearly. You are welcome to re-write this assignment. Let me know soon.
We also reviewed the supplementary reading lists for AP Lit. You must complete a 10 passage assessment for each work on a specified topic of your choice. From this analysis, you will create a thesis statement and write a thorough in-class essay. You may bring your quotation log and your introduction to class. The first one is due Nov. 21. No late work accepted. If you are absent, please provide an excellent reason. I will try to book a computer lab for that date so that you can type your essay.
We started Hamlet today. I implored you to treat this unit with the respect it deserves and to try to remove any obsessions with marks. Perfect attendance is key during this unit. The homework will be reading your novel. Read the novels with a highlighter (if you own the book) or with post-it notes so that I can do periodic checks to see what you are choosing to highlight. I can show you my copy of Joyce's Portrait . . . to give you an idea of an academic reading of a novel. It is a great idea to read the same novel as someone else in the class so that you can have weekly discussions.
Recitations: Must be ready to perform in class, Oct. 19. Please offer Hannah any great SMUS advice.
Who's there? Nay, answer me! We have a lot to discuss.
Have a great night.
Show me the novel/play you are planning to read this term on Thurs. Oct 6 .
These three assignments are the minimum. I suggest that you read as many books on the list as possible so that you will have a lot of flexibility for the final open-ended exam question.
