Prezi

http://prezi.com/b-ync1uetpr4/the-garden-of-love-by-william-blake/

An excellent example of the powers of Prezi...

Word

Is there another word for synonym?

AP Midterm

In lieu of the fact that we have just completed--or nearly so--both a major research project and an essay on Postmodernism, it is more than fitting that we turn our midterm writing time toward a different form of writing. Here is your topic:

Write a formal letter to the school board which accomplishes two goals: a) describes several glaring problems you have faced during your years in public education--especially in high school, and b) offers clear suggestions regarding how to remedy these problems.

More Postmodern Characteristics

MORE PM INFO:

* plurality of truth
* despairing rationalism without reason
* ethics without metaphysics
* questioning established cultural norms/paradigms
* supposedly reacting against institutions/power
* openness to spiritual matters
* Globalization
* Consumerism and personal choice
* Right and wrong are matters of an individual's lifestyle decisions
* Fluid personal identity
* Tribalism and tolerance
* The irrelevance of Christianity

For Ms. Lanier

Sorry--your poet doesn't exist. Just discuss the poem.

Poetry Project Two

Poetry Project Two: Independent Poem Analysis

1. Select any poem from the Diyanni text of at least 12 lines in length. The poem should not be one we have discussed as a class.

2. Create a presentation regarding this poem.

3. The presentation should include all of the following:

1. A discussion of the literary devices used by the poet as well as a discussion of the central purpose of the poem.

2. A creative, image filled presentation vehicle such as a tri-board, Prezi, or Power Point presentation.

3. A brief discussion of the poet and his or her life.

4. Reference to one on-line source. 10 points extra for those students referring to a scholarly source found through Galileo or in the media center.

4. An oral recitation of the poem (at least 12 lines of it). Don’t complain too much—my son Henry and his classmates were presenting full length poems in third and fourth grade.

5th Period Shared Test

AP Lit Test for Fifth Period

1) What is the particular significance of Ben as one of Willy’s delusions?
2) How does Biff stealing the pen relate to his life overall?
3) Describe Biff’s inner conflict. Link this to why he hasn’t been successful in his life so far.
4) Describe the strenuous relationship between Charlie and Willy.
5) Describe the dramatic irony in Emilia and Iago’s relationship.
6) Relate Emilia to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
7) Analyze how Shakespeare develops men as weak, flawed characters.
8) What role does the handkerchief play in Iago’s scheme against Othello?