PreAP English 12/15/14

Please answer the following question in the comments section. Remember to include your name and period number.

What kind of people are those who "Walk Away" from Omelas? Does the narrator seem to approve of disapprove of these people? How do you know?

Pre AP English 2 Assignment 12.8.14

Please read "The Rockinghorse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence on p. 295 of the Perrine's "Literature" text (it's the yellow one on the cart) and answer questions 1,2,5,and 6 on a separate sheet of paper. Please answer questions below in the comments section below.

1. What is the theme of the story?
2. How would you have ended the story? Why?

Antigone - Prologue Assignment

Answer the character analysis questions from class on a separate sheet of paper. Clearly identify the speaker of the lines and what the lines reveal about her character.

A copy of Antigone may be found here: Antigone

Thanksgiving "Wanted Poster" Assignment Due 12/1

As you look for definitions and examples of your term these sites will help:
Literary Devices
Dictionary of Terms
Wheeler's Terms and Definitions

Remember:
1) what is it wanted for?
2) what is it?
3) A clear example from literature
4) A clear example from everyday use

Please do not be tempted to copy the examples from the websites I've provided. Your examples should be meaningful and relevant to students!

Be creative and make it captivating!

Homework Due 11/20/14

Assignment: Research both Ferguson,MO and the recent West Bank turmoil from international news sources.

 Find one article on Ferguson and explain how it not only articulates the issue, but how the source is/may be different from US reporting.

Find two articles on the West Bank conflict - one from Israel and one from outside the US and Israel, and compare the two points of view on the reporting of the conflict.

 Bring the three (3) articles to class with your written analysis of each.

Sources to consider:
 http://america.aljazeera.com/
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news

These are just a few. Feel free to find articles from legitimate news sources from other countries. The greater the spectrum of sources, the more interesting our conversation will be.

Their Eyes Were Watching God Themes

The quotes on your handout are supports for thematic ideas in the novel. For each quote you are to compose a thematic statement that is reflected in the quote and how it relates to the meaning of the work as a whole.

Compose one paragraph for each quote.

Journals through chapter 15 Due - 10/22

Previous journal assignments +

Chapter questions 1 -6, 10 – 12

Plot maps 1-3, 4 – 6, 7-9, 10 – 13

Word Study : Vocabulary list chapters 1 – 9

Hurston pastiche writing

Folklore list

Quiz/Test Wednesday chapters 1 – 15 w/ vocabulary and imagery/figurative language.

Their Eyes Were Watching God Homework Due: 10 - 9 in journals

1. Notes -  In Chapter 3, our protagonist, Janie, wanders back and forth to the pear tree, “wondering
and thinking” as she tries to adjust to her arranged marriage. She struggles with words,
inheriting a “deepness” from her Nanny. Although Janie fails to find any “bloom” in this
marriage, she discovers that “she knew things that nobody had ever told her. For instance,
the words of the trees and the wind.” Like her Nanny, Janie’s “basin of mind” finds words
in the sights and sounds of nature.

Journal Assignment
A) Review the first four chapters, documenting (make a list!) moments when Janie finds meaning in nature.
B) What other natural phenomena guide Janie on her journey? (Be thorough! There are four chapters and a couple of things just won't do). 
C) Compose a complete analytical paragraph about the way the sun reflects Janie’s emotional state.

2.Notes -  The central character in a work of literature is called the protagonist.
The protagonist usually initiates the main action of the story and often
overcomes a flaw, such as weakness or ignorance, to achieve a new
understanding by the work’s end. A protagonist who acts with great
honor or courage may be called a hero. An antihero is a protagonist
lacking these qualities. Instead of being dignified, brave, idealistic, or
purposeful, the antihero may be cowardly, self-interested, or weak. The
protagonist’s journey is enriched by encounters with characters who hold
differing beliefs. One such character type, a foil, has traits that contrast
with the protagonist’s and highlight important features of the main
character’s personality. The most important foil, the antagonist, opposes
the protagonist, barring or complicating his or her success.

Journal Assignment
A.How do Logan and Joe reveal different sides of Janie?  
B. What are their motivations?
C.To what extent does Janie acquire her own voice and the ability to shape her own life? 
D.How are the two attributes related?

Reading Chapter 4 - 6 pay attention to the street lamp in Chapter 5. How
does the text suggest that this is more than an ordinary street lamp? How might such
references to light be symbolic?

PreAP Harlem Renaissance Assignment

You can find some general info at Overview For Art will you will need to travel to Rhapsodies in Black. This video will be a useful introduction:Harlem Renaissance. 
Here are some more links that may help:
writers
Art and Artists
History
Video
Music +

The  last link is useful for subjects, but is blocked at school by a filter, so watch it at home.

Assignment: Due Thursday 9/25
Students are to come to class with a Harlem Renaissance portfolio. Your portfolio should include:
A written explanation in your own words of what the Harlem Renaissance was and why its important.
Include major philosophical ideas.
Three poets (names, dates, significance), one must be female, and one printed poem (that you like) of one of these poets' work to read and share.
Three artists (names, dates, significance) and one printed example of one artist's work.
Three musicians, singers, and or composers who were part of the Harlem Renaissance (names, dates, significant contribution, important works).
One modern example of something influenced by the Harlem Renaissance.
Explain why American society should care about the Harlem Renaissance today.

Greetings Townview AP Lit students!
AP Lit 5th period, please follow the link to the new assignment blog
http://jessupsapenglish.blogspot.com/

THE LAST ASSIGNMENT!

Congratulations, you've made it to today! For those of you who have completed everything, this is your final assignment.

Due 5/27 (so we can start watching)

Your Essential Question: Consider the context of your education: to what extent have the last four years, two years, or even this year at LHS prepared you for your future?  If life is a process of making yourself visible and relevant to the rest of the world, then how are you going to make a difference after graduation? 

You may choose to make a film, a stop motion movie, an animated memoir, or an animated and moviemaker converted presentation (all must have a soundtrack).  Decide on a format and begin formulating an answer to the above questions as they are essential to formulating your narrative.NO YOU MAY NOT USE ANIMOTO.

I'll show you the rubric Monday, but the important thing to remember is that this film is about you. Your film should be 4 minutes and have a distinct, interesting, and original point of view.

To guide you there I've posted exemplar videos of past student work on my YOU TUBE channel:jessupsenglish youtube 

Yes. This is your final exam.