Monday, February 23, 2009

Homework for the week of February 23, 2009

Monday:

In class, we will try to cover the major errors found in your essays. We will also show you a sample index card.
For homework, please update all of your index cards for any novels, poems, or plays you have read which might be applicable to the AP exam.

Tuesday:

In class, we will take an AP multiple choice test

For homework, you will grade yourselves and circle the answer explanations which you found to be the most helpful. Please also take the time to mark which questions were the hardest versus the easiest. Finally, label the TYPE of question each question represents--for example, theme question, definition question, grammar question, etc.

Wednesday:
In class, we will learn how to address syllogisms and how they work in the context of English and grammar.
For homework: Read Chopin's story, "The Storm," and the setting intro. Prepare discussion questions.


Thursday: In class, discussion of "The Storm,"
Homework: Essay outlines for practice timed essay test on Friday.

Friday: In class essay practice Revisions for TFA essay test due.

Weekend homework: Read O'Connor's, "A Good Man is Hard To Find," and answer study questions online.

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