U.S. Literature CP1 (Period 3) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2014-2015 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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This class provides a survey of American literature and works by various American authors, as well as one Shakespearean play. Writing, vocabulary enrichment, grammar, and research will be cultivated through the study of novels, plays, short stories, non-fiction essays, and poetry.
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Finish annotating for characterization in your assigned chapter from Friday. Underline all mentions of the character's looks, speech, and actions, writing in the margins "L" for looks, "S" for speech, and "A" for action.
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Finish the characterization handout we started in class. In the right column, include an example of how Lily is indirectly characterized. In the left column, support this example with textual evidence.
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Find an example of a round character, flat character, dynamic character, and static character in "The Secret Life of Bees." Write the character's name and explain why they are what you labeled them.
Ex: Lily-Dynamic
Lily is dynamic because she changes throughout the novel. At first, she believes that skin color makes a difference when it comes to intelligence. However, by the end of the novel, she realizes that anyone can be intelligent and cultured, no matter what color his or her skin is.
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Fill out and complete the Syllabus and Plagiarism waivers with your parents and bring back to me by Friday. I will hand out the waivers on the first day of class, but I've attached them to this email in case you have misplaced yours.
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The summer reading assignment is due on the first day of school, August 13th. Please review the attached information to ensure that you have completed the assignment correctly.