Advanced Placement English Literature
Assignments below are due on the dates given.
8/28
Literature, v--viii, 1--18. Carefully read the questions at the end of the stories.
Literature, 180--190.
House on Mango Street
In Education of a Wandering Man, Louis L’Amour writes not only of the books he’s read, but of his experiences as well. In a well-developed five-hundred word essay, describe your educational experiences this past summer. Include one book you’ve read.
9/4
Literature, 18--44. Answer all the questions on page 31. Be brief but thorough in your responses. Answer question 6 on page 37. What is O’Connor saying? Complete one of the suggested exercises in question 1 on page 44.
Finish reading House on Mango Street.
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9/11
Literature, 44-73.
House on Mango Street paper.
9/18
Literature, 73--102. Answer question 1 on page 80 and question 1--6 on page 93. Be thorough. Read and respond carefully.
A Farewell to Arms
Writing exercise: Read again the description you wrote in the classroom. After reading the first chapter of A Farewell to Arms and the short story “A Clean Well-Lighted Place,” rewrite your description in the style of Hemingway.
9/25
Literature, 103--120. Answer questions 1--20 on page 120.
A Farewell to Arms
10/02
Literature, 121--144. From page 44 “Suggestions for Writing” pick one topic and write a brief paper about it.
Finish A Farewell to Arms
10/09
A Farewell to Arms
Notebooks due during class.
Examination.
10/16
Literature, 145--175.
The Great Gatsby
10/23
Literature, 176--179
The Great Gatsby
10/30
Literature, 277--286
The Great Gatsby
11/06
Literature, 311--349.
The Great Gatsby
Examination.
11/07
Literature, 809--815, 1216--1262.
Movie review preparation.