AP Literature and Composition -- Per. 0 and 5 (Santiago High School)

AP Literature and Composition -- Per. 0 and 5 (Santiago High School) //www.santiagohs.org/apps/classes/326413/assignments/ Class Name: AP Literature and Composition -- Per. 0 and 5 Instructor(s): Sheri Zoratti Location: Rm. 120 en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/14/2011]]> //www.santiagohs.org/homeworkItem2253287 //www.santiagohs.org/apps/classes/326413/assignments/

All of you will present your graduation speech to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future (I will too)

On the last day we will have a little goodbye celebration :D

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The final stretch!

Objective: Students will develop and successfully deliver a graduation speech that reveals the significance of their high school experiences and their goals/hopes for the future.

* Finish Lit Circle Presentations (due to technology issues)

* Final assignment: Graduation Speech (see attachment for directions)

* Sample Speech

* Time to begin writing speeches

* Bring Lit Circle Novels + Diyannis -- we'll return all tomorrow at the beginning of class

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:35:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/09/2011]]> //www.santiagohs.org/homeworkItem2247803 //www.santiagohs.org/apps/classes/326413/assignments/ Thursday-Friday June 9-10 Agenda:

Presentations! :) Keep in mind that the order of presentations may change if someone is absent, so be prepared to present Thursday, even if you think you're scheduled for Friday!

Order of presentations for 0:

1. Things Fall Apart -- Promotional Campaign

2. Miss Jane Pittman -- Mock Trial

3. Frankenstein -- Promotional Campaign

4. Macbeth -- Parody

5. Ethan Frome -- Mock Trial

6. AQWF -- Act out scenes

7. Siddhartha -- Act out scenes (Metamorphosis)

Order of presentations for 5th:

1. Macbeth -- Mock Trial

2. Miss Jane Pittman -- Promotional Campaign

3. Frankenstein -- Puppet Show

4. AQWF -- Parody

5. Ethan Frome -- Mock Trial

6. Siddhartha -- Parody

7. Jane Eyre -- Act out

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Final day I will accept Senior Research Papers (Turn in window: June 3 - June 8)

You must turn in your completed final draft (MLA), including letter of introduction, 1500+ word essay, and Works Cited/rubric on top (complete the back of it) + green packet on bottom.

You may NOT turn this in after class or as an email, so be prepared to turn it in WITHIN the window of 6/3-6/8 (don't procrastinate)
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* Groups sign up for Lit Circle project (type and time) -- Max of 2 groups may present each type

* Work time to prepare and practice your presentation:

Write a SCRIPT utilizing direct quotations and evidence from the text to make your skit/trial/action engaging and informative -- do NOT just "wing it" or your presentation will fall flat
Be sure you plan a way to involve the audience (handout, quiz, participation, etc.)

* Each day: I will collect essays at the beginning of the period -- the rest of the class time is for work on your presentation

* Reminder: Your essay window closes on WEDNESDAY (no emails)

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* Turn in essays if complete (rubric on top/green packet on bottom)

* Final Lit Circle Meeting (finished with reading): Stamp roles, engage in Lit Circle discussion/Socratic seminar

* Begin to prep for presentation: I have attached the genres you can choose from for your presentation so your group can begin brainstorming over the weekend. I will give you work time on Monday and Tuesday, and we will present on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:31:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/01/2011]]> //www.santiagohs.org/homeworkItem2209901 //www.santiagohs.org/apps/classes/326413/assignments/ * Essay turn in window opens tomorrow 6/3 and closes on Wednesday 6/8 (During class -- no after school or emails so come prepared)

* If your essays are complete, you may work on Lit Circle presentations during our computer lab time
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Bring typed Sr. Research Paper to class! (Peer editing/revision)

Look for/Correct:

* "You" or "I" (1st/2nd person)

* Contractions

* Naked quotes

* PC/Works cited match?

* Diction

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* Second Lit Circle Meeting (2/3 of book): Stamp roles, engage in Lit Circle discussion/Socratic seminar

* Reflection

* No class until 5/31 -- You MUST bring your typed research paper w/Works Cited that day for peer editing/revision.

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I have attached the model paper and the rubric for this essay.
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