Hello AP Literature Scholars, 

This week marks our 3rd week of digital learning. I will be switching up our mediums of engagement this week. So make sure that you read and pay attention to some of our new formats. I want to give you an opportunity to engage differently. 
Weekly Agenda
Mon - Question of the Week and Post video reaction to Handmaid's Tale
Tues - Complete Morning in a Burned House on CommonLit.org if not submitted
Handmaid's Tale Symbolism Project
Wed - RSVP Netflix Watch Party
Thurs - Handmaid's Tale Symbolism Project Presentation
Fri - Netflix Watch Party (directions will be on Schoology)

This week we will conclude our study of Frankenstein by focusing in our the larger themes of the novel like: the dangers of knowledge, nature vs. nurture, the impact of alienation, exploration, science and other elements. We will have a summative exam on Friday in the Media Center. You will also create a novel album on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday we will have a Novel album listening party in class. 
Weekly Agenda
Monday  - TP-CASTT analysis and comparison of "Meditation XVII" and "No Man is an Island"
Tuesday - Novel Album and Frankenstein Found Poetry work session
Wednesday - Novel Album and Frankenstein Found Poetry work session
Thursday - Frankenstein Poetry Cafe and Novel Listening Party
Friday -  Frankenstein Summative Assessment

The information below will assist you in completing various assignments for this week.  

Common Lit www.commonlit.org  You will complete an analysis of one informational article, and two poems that parallel Frankenstein. Login instructions: click on Clever to login. You should have set your password to your lunch id.
Actively Learn
Use read.activelylearn.com/#student/reader/1351931/notes to read chapters 8-10 and 11-13  read.activelylearn.com/#student/reader/1357160/notes of Frankenstein. Use Clever to login. The system has the ability to allow you to read and annotate the text.  I will be able to see your interaction for the week and I will grade your participation accordingly. Class Code: dfzgi

Please use this form to submit your blog address for your Pre-Course Reading. You can find more information concerning this assignment at https://phssummerreading.wordpress.com/12th-grade/ This work is due the first day of class and maximum grading points will go as follows: 100 maximum points for work submitted by Tuesday, January 7, 2020. 90 maximum points for work submitted on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. 80 maximum points for work submitted by Thursday, January 9, 2020. 70 maximum points for work submitted on or after Friday, January 10, 2020.  Submit work here (You must be logged into Office 365 to complete the form).

No Pre-Course Reading will be accepted after Friday, January 24, 2020. 

Dear Scholars,
I am looking forward to a GREAT semester of learning, fun and many challenges with the AP Literature curriculum. You have elected to take a demanding college-level class in the study of English Literature and Composition. bell hooks stated in her work Teaching to Transgress that, "The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.” This course will be a 'space of possibility.' It is my goal and intent to push you past where you think you can go. 
My expectations of you are high because you deserve the very best.  Our time together will be a partnership. So it will be imperative that you avoid procrastination and shortcuts (like plagiarism) because they will only rob you of precious opportunities to learn. This course can be compared to that of fledgling garden, it will require your daily attention. You will succeed as an individual according to the effort put into the course. I am looking forward to seeing you all score well on the AP exam in May;
If you do become overwhelmed or confused, ask questions, seek help. I am here to help. Thank you for accepting the challenge of this course, I believe it will be a fruitful journey.

Required Materials:
Composition book (kept in class)
Binder
Notebook Paper
Pens and Pencils
The following texts are required for the course and the remainder will be provided to you:
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Hand Maid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Margret Atwood
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

This week you will share information about your chosen poet and poem. Individually you will host a Socratic seminar and encourage discussions about the poetry. Remember that your poetic analysis paper is due on Monday. We will conclude  our week by watching The Color Purple.  For those interested in taking the final, sign up is due no later than Tuesday.  Also AP contracts need to be returned no later than Wednesday.  

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Fill out this survey about your adopted poet here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-x3OL5-ROEmquMR_D8kYLaY7IM4nmNNIjQYVNOOrfMlUOERXSEVVVlJVOTJDWDNBUUtDWE5FTEMyMy4u

This week, we will conclude our book study of The Color Purple. In addition, you will participate in the Adopt-a-Poet project. You and your classmates, will explore and research the poetry, lives, literary movements, and beliefs of one of the
poets listed below (or another poet approved by me). Find poems online, in the library, and/or in our anthology; memorize a few lines; explore their philosophies. In other
words, adopt your poets and become the class expert on them.  You will get an opportunity to work on this throughout the week. 

Weekly Agenda
Monday - Initial research of chosen poet
Tuesday - The Color Purple Book Club Meeting/Literary movements and Poetry Catalogue
Wednesday - Rough Draft of Poetic Analysis due by 12 midnight
Thursday - Writing Conferences/Sample Mini-Socratic Seminar/ Develop Seminar Questions for your poem
Friday - The Color Purple Book Club final Meeting/Revising and Writing of Final Poetic Analysis Draft/Poetry Handouts DUE

This week, we will continue our reading of our class novel, The Color Purple.  Please make sure that you are keeping up with your reading for your Book Circle.  In addition, if you are missing assignments, please make sure that you are making up work. Our time is drawing nigh.  If you have questions concerning your grades or missing assignments please contact me.  Also be aware that you can email me at dawn.whipple@cobbk12.org  In addition, I have tutoring Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 pm to help with makeup assignments.