Homework, Monday, December 14

Seniors - By Wednesday, complete an outline and one detailed analytical paragraph for an argument from one of the "Bloodchild" presentations. Paragraphs must include: clear topic sentence, at least two pieces of direct evidence and meaningful analysis. Use the sentence stems on the "Close Reading and Analytical Writing" resources to help you.


AP Language - Fill a page of your notebook with precise notes about the passage from "Self-Reliance" that you were assigned in class today. You must use at least two of the prompts from the "what does it mean" list.

What does it say? -Paraphrase/Summary -Direct quote

How does it say it? -Images (What does the drawing include?) -Speech -Description -Repetition: anaphora, antithesis -Allusion -Diction Juxtaposition:Comparison/Contrast -Narration -Explanation -Definition -Characterization -Example -Figurative language: metaphor, simile, analogy, alliteration

What does it mean? -Adds emphasis (What does it emphasize?) -Create/shift tone -Imply and develop associations and relationships -Highlight contrasts and/or similarities -Imply cause and effect -Add complexity or nuance -Complicate an issue -Develop a character

So what? -Connection to enduring understandings -Connection to the text as a whole -Connection to the “real” world