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Final Draft -Literary Analysis in Google Classroom

Final Draft -Literary Analysis

*The due date requires that EVERYONE has their rough draft turned in by Monday, 5/24, so I can confirm everyone is passing this class.

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Rough Draft Literary Analysis in Google Classroom

Rough Draft Literary Analysis

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Othello Test in Google Classroom

Othello Test

Number 1 is required from all students. Choose 3 more to answer from 2-6. All responses are to be a minimum of a paragraph (7-8 sentences) with details from the play to support answers. Quotes are not expected/required.
Write "Skip" on the 2 questions you will not answer.

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Drop your Othello presentations here! in Google Classroom

Drop your Othello presentations here!

Only 1 submission per group, please. I will delete the other group members from the assignment as yours comes in.

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Article Annotations and Review in Google Classroom

Article Annotations and Review

RI11-12..1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
C.O. Analysis of what the text says explicitly and where the text leaves matters uncertain by annotating and giving a review of a literary article about Emilia and honor in "Othello".
L.O. Write to summarize and analyze what a literary article says explicitly using paraphrase of the text as well as opinion based statements backed by text references.
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Citation material for the Shakespeare's Othello article
https://missthomasclassroom.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shakespeares-othello-3-article.pdf
Copyright@2003 EBSCO Publishing

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"Othello" Journals in Google Classroom

"Othello" Journals

Directions: For each scene of the play you are to write 2 column notes that include but not limited to: theme areas, character understanding, questions you may have or connections you are making. Any entries relating to the theme area your group has been given should be highlighted. You must give the page number for all entries and number them. Journals will be checked at each due date. You should be prepared for your group discussion time every scheduled day.
Act 1 should have 20 entries- due 4/14 by 7:30am
Act 2 should have 20 entries- due 4/16 by 8:30am 
Act 3 should have 20-25 entries- due 4/21/21 by 7:30am
Act 4 should have 20 entries- due 4/26/21 by 7:30am
Act 5 should have 20 entries- due 4/30/21 by 8:30am

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Othello Act 3 Socratic Circle Notes in Google Classroom

Othello Act 3 Socratic Circle Notes

Please go over the questions and the rubric with care. I want details and references in your notes, which should help you with discussion on Friday. Only do the questions for your circle!!


Socratic Circle #1: Elliana Jehan, Johnnez, Raquel, Sara P, Kyle, Maria, Mohamed, Nadia, Sara M., Joseph, Ngoc


Socratic Cirlce #2: Evelyn, Julianna, Nathan, Noof, Stephanie, Alex, Jessica, Lina, Valeria, Savanah, Ayatt, Cody, Zoe


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SL11-12.1a-d  with special focus on 1a: Initiate and participate effectively in a range  of collaborative discussion. A) Come to discussion prepared, having read and researched material under study, explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
C.O. Application of drawing on prepared research/material by referring to evidence in multiple participation points
L.O. Speak to elaborate on prepared evidence using Act/scene/page # references while supporting a point in discussion

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"Elegy for Jane" AP Poetry Prompts-writing practice in Google Classroom

"Elegy for Jane" AP Poetry Prompts-writing practice

Today is a practice response. You will be annotating the text and writing an AP response within the class time. You will get a completion credit for your work in class as well as your self check which will include an AP score based on the AP rubric and an explanation of your score. Your written work will be credited by the end of the hour. The score and written explanation is due by 8am April 9th.
-Complete your writing in a 30 minute time frame. Turn in document here.
-Read the example responses (1 high, mid, low)
-Review the scoring rubric
-Score yourself and write a paragraph response on the score you gave, and turn in document here.
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W11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary works or informative texts to support analysis, reflective research.
C.O. Application  of drawing evidence from literary work by constructing a poetry analysis.
L.O. Write to interpret evidence from literary work using 3 specific references to text with commentary.

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"To Paint a Waterlily" AP Poetry Prompts-writing practice in Google Classroom

"To Paint a Waterlily" AP Poetry Prompts-writing practice

Today is a practice response. You will be annotating the text and writing an AP response within the class time. You will get a completion credit for your work in class as well as your self check which will include an AP score based on the AP rubric and an explanation of your score. Your written work will be credited by the end of the hour. The score and written explanation is due by 11:59pm tonight.
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W11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary works or informative texts to support analysis, reflective research.
C.O. Application  of drawing evidence from literary work by constructing a poetry analysis.
L.O. Write to interpret evidence from literary work using 3 specific references to text with commentary.

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Poetry Analysis: Because I could not stop for Death  in Google Classroom

Poetry Analysis: Because I could not stop for Death

Good morning, class!

Today's my final day with you all, so I figured what better way than to end the content portion of the unit where we began: with the light-hearted and totally-not-dreary subject of death! We will be having a guest in our class today from my teaching program to observe me, so I hope you'll give her a warm welcome. As always, I hope you enjoy and I look forward to our discussion.

Also, I do plan on having us do an assessment on the skills we've been building on Friday. It shouldn't be very long and you can consider today's assignment as a bit of a practice test.

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A.P. Lit Standard:
Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of part or all of a text.
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AP Assessment in Google Classroom

AP Assessment

Google Form for Essay Portion: https://forms.gle/iFESafUTpmhZuCb76

Exit Ticket(Tell me how I did!): https://forms.gle/VnkWWq5EjnLf7ZaD6

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Metaphysical Poetry: Valediction: Forbidding Mourning in Google Classroom

Metaphysical Poetry: Valediction: Forbidding Mourning

** Clarification of Friday for what should be completed/due:
-Completed exit ticket should be done and submitted.
-Find a poem that in some aspect compares to "Valediction". This can be for theme, tone, etc. The poem should be annotated (use TPCASTT!), and you should have a 1 paragraph explanation on why you chose this poem as the comparison. TURN BOTH THE POEM/ANNOTATIONS AND THE PARAGRAPH HERE.
-You do NOT need to annotate "Valediction"

Answer question "What is love?" in a creative setting
Review our responses from last class
Deep reading/discussion on poem
Exit ticket
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RL 11-12.4 Determining word and phrases as they are used in the text including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
C.O. Analysis of words and phrases for figurative and connotative meaning by completing a close reading of "Valediction".
L.O. Speak to collaborate and support thoughts on figurative and connotative meaning of the poem using specific text references in discussion.

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Modern Poetry: An Unnamed Poem in Google Classroom

Modern Poetry: An Unnamed Poem

Agenda:
1. Begin researching the origin of various symbols
2. Share the poems we found over the weekend
3. Dissect an unnamed poem in groups for mood, dual meanings, figurative language, and intent
4. Come together to discuss
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RI.11-12.3: Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text
RI.11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).

A.P Standard: 5.B - Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbols.

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The Conceit in Google Classroom

The Conceit

What is a Conceit? What is time?
Read "Time" -George Herbert
Discussion and questions
Exit ticket
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L11-12.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denoations

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Unit 7 Assessment in Google Classroom

Unit 7 Assessment

*Assessment day

HMK: AP Classroom Progress Check Unit 7 -Extra Credit due by Friday, 3/19/21

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Exam Information in Google Classroom

Exam Information

-Class discussion on taking the AP Exam (Sections, timing, scores, mc strategies)
-Create and submit a document of literature you have read over the past 4 years. Determine which books you can revisit for clearer understanding of:
Character development (Bildungsroman)
Thematic ideas
Conflict, etc
*Study guide for Monday;s Test!
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Objective: Test taking skills and information

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Prepping for Prose Passages in Google Classroom

Prepping for Prose Passages

Read/view notes from pages 63-67 in the exam prep book
Take notes on key ideas to study
Read passage on handout and complete analysis questions A-D/check
Examplar prose passage 1-read through and ansswer 1-9
HMK: Check answers and READ THE EXPLANATIONS/complete the practice exam within 45 minutes of beginning. *This test is timed, so you must practice this skill.
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RL11-12.10 By the end of 12th grade, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, poems, at the high end of the grades 11-CCR text complexity band indepenently and proficiently.
C.O. Appplication of comprehending literature at the high end of standards by completing practice AP questions on various forms of literature.
L.O. Listen and write to synthesize tasks required for the AP Literature Exam using lecture, reading, and practice exam materials

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"The Catbird Seat"  in Google Classroom

"The Catbird Seat"

Read pages 258-264 and complete questions 1-5 and 9 on page 264-65
These are due by Friday morning for our class discussion.
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RL11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
C.O. Analysis of author choice of ordered events by deconstructing the details for the effect it serves
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the impact of the author's choice on meaning including page references and specific examples along with analysis.

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Discussion of "The Swimmer" in Google Classroom

Discussion of "The Swimmer"

-Whole class discussion on impact of structure on text as well as archetypes and symbolism in the story
-Complete "big ideas" reflection at end of class.
HMK: Read "The Catbird Seat" and answer questions for Friday's class.
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RL11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to the overall structure and meaning as well as the aesthetic impact.
C.O. Analysis of the impact of structure upon meaning in text by deconstructing the sequence and analyzing meaning
L.O. Speak to collaborate on meaning of text using text reference
**Working on words choices as well!

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"The Swimmer" -John Cheever (p398-407) in Google Classroom

"The Swimmer" -John Cheever (p398-407)

Read the story and complete questions 1-3 for Monday's discussion
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RL11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to the overall structure and meaning as well as the aesthetic impact.
C.O. Analysis of the impact of structure upon meaning in text by deconstructing the sequence and analyzing meaning
L.O. Read to interpret structure and meaning of text using plot outline with 7 entries

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Notes from Monday's break out rooms in Google Classroom

Notes from Monday's break out rooms

Breakout rooms for each of the 8 stops on Ned's journey.
*Each group will be in charge of a close reading of the section assigned to them. In your group, discuss the figurative meaning of the piece of the journey you are assigned. It is assumed that you have read the story in it's entirety to allow for an in depth discussion in your group.
* All members are required to turn in your notes for your group discussion by the end of class.
*The full class discussion of the story will be on Wednesday.
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RL11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to the overall structure and meaning as well as the aesthetic impact.
C.O. Analysis of the impact of structure upon meaning in text by deconstructing the sequence and analyzing meaning
L.O. Speak to collaborate on meaning of text using 1 section of plot line

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Archetypes and symbols in "Young Goodman Brown" in Google Classroom

Archetypes and symbols in "Young Goodman Brown"

-What is Dark Romanticism?
-What is "YGB" about?
-Archetypes and Symbols in story-Allegory
-Close reading selection
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RL 11-12.4 Determining word and phrases as they are used in the text including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
C.O. Analysis of words and phrases for figurative meaning by finding connections to complete archetype and allegory chart
L.O. Speak to discuss the specific word choices for deeper meanings of setting and descriptions including specific page references and analysis

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"YGB" Close Reading paragraph  in Google Classroom

"YGB" Close Reading paragraph

-Choose a passage for analysis from "YGB"
-Annotate and then write a 1 PARAGRAPH response to the prompt.
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone , including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh and engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone by deconstructing text in a close reading
L.O. Write to draw conclusions about tone and deeper meaning of text using text evidence and commentary

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"The Story of an Hour" close reading in Google Classroom

"The Story of an Hour" close reading

Discuss "The Story of an Hour" -How does diction help inform on tone and characterization
Close reading of text-Complete table
Archetype materials
HMK: Read "Young Goodman Brown" -Hawthorne
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone , including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh and engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone by deconstructing text in a close reading
L.O. Write to draw conclusions about tone and deeper meaning of text using text evidence and commentary

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"A Doll's House" Assessment in Google Classroom

"A Doll's House" Assessment

You will have from 8:50am until 9:55am to complete the asessment. Answer in detail for maximum points allowed. You are not required to sign in early or stay later in class today, but the opportunity is there if you have need of it.

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"A Doll's House" discussion guide Act 3 in Google Classroom

"A Doll's House" discussion guide Act 3

**Use this guide to direct our discussion tomorrow. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TURN IT IN! By all means, use it to guide what you add into your 2 sided notes if you would like. Be prepared to talk about these topics tomorrow in class.
**You will turn in the Act 3 response sheet tomorrow after class.

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Journals- 2 sided notes for "A Doll's House" in Google Classroom

Journals- 2 sided notes for "A Doll's House"

For the 2 column notes, you may complete this in your journal and upload pictures for credit or complete it on a doc. This is up to you. Per each section assigned I am expecting 7-10 entries. Act 1 discussion will be on Wednesday and Act 2 discussion will be on Friday. Act 3 discussion will not be until next Wednesday due to Mid Winter Break. Upload pictures of your physical journals (if that is what you decide to do) for each Act before we meet to discuss the Act in question. If you are writing on your doc I assigned, you do not need to submit until Act 3 is completed. I can still see your work even if you do not turn it in.
Reading Schedule:
Monday: p898-910
Tuesday: 911-919
Wednesday: 920-936
Thursday: 936-946
Friday: 947-952

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Act 2 "A Doll's House" discussion * See instructions to prepare for class discussion in Google Classroom

Act 2 "A Doll's House" discussion * See instructions to prepare for class discussion

Class discussion will focus on Act 2 reading but may refer to Act 1 for contrasts in characters and development of various themes in the play. [materialism, disease and morality, personal high morals vs societal mores and laws]
Complete end of class reflection
HMK: Read Act 3 and complete journals to turn in by Friday morning
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RL11-12. 2 Determine 2 or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
C.O. analysis of developement of central ideas of text by finding connections in character dialogue and actions to support the text.
L.O. Speak to identify development of themes in a text using class discussion with specific references to the text

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Final Draft Poetry Analysis essay Unit 5 in Google Classroom

Final Draft Poetry Analysis essay Unit 5

Choose one of your journal practices to edit and revise and turn in for a letter grade.
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W11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropraite to task, purpose and audience.
C.O. Application of producing clear and coherent writing by constructing a poem analysis.
L.O. Write tto produce clear and coherent writing using a solid thesis and logical and supported text.

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ACt 1 "A Doll's House" discussion reflection in Google Classroom

ACt 1 "A Doll's House" discussion reflection

After the discussion today, please write a short paragraph of an understanding you have on the material and a question or confusion you would like addressed.

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Unit 5 test in Google Classroom

Unit 5 test

Sign on to AP Classroom for the Unit 5 test-This is a grade in the gradebook
View Slide deck on your own BEFORE you begin reading "A Doll's House" -Ibsen (p898 in your brown literature book)
HMK: Read pages 898-910 and complete between 7 and 10 two-sided notes for the section
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Testing

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Unit 5 Poetry Journals in Google Classroom

Unit 5 Poetry Journals

There will be an entry required each day of this unit. *This will take the place of the video skill notes; however, if the notes help you, please keep doing them!!
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W11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of supporting claims using sufficient evidence by constructing 1st draft analytic essays on poetry.
L.O. Write to support claims using multiple pieces of evidence from the text.

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Poem Annotation uploads week 2 in Google Classroom

Poem Annotation uploads week 2

All annotated poems should be uploaded here as they are due and should show evidence of understanding. I will be looking for signs that you did use TPCASTT.
"The Human Abstract"
"Love's Philosophy"
"When I Have Fears"
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging or beautiful.
C.O. Application of determining meaning of figurative/connotative meanings in laguage that is engaging by analyzing poetry
L.O. Speak to discuss meaning of words and phrases on a deeper level using text references and literary device usage

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Developing a Thesis and Claims in Google Classroom

Developing a Thesis and Claims

View Video 7C
Slide deck on Thesis
Review "Love's Philosophy"
Write a thesis
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W11-12.1B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence.
C.O. Application of developing claims and evidence by constructing the introduction of a poetry analysis.
L.O. Write to state the claims and evidence of a topic including a lead, T.A., thesis statement and devices to analyze.

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Finding Evidence based on the prompt in Google Classroom

Finding Evidence based on the prompt

View video 6D-Allusions
Read "Human Abstract"
Break Out groups to discuss
Recorder turn in Group work document
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text by deconstructing a poem.
L.O. Speak to collaborate on figurative and connotative meaning using reference to specific word choices and personal analysis to group followed by discussion.

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Poem annotation uploads in Google Classroom

Poem annotation uploads

All annotated poems should be uploaded here as they are due and should show evidence of understanding.
Sonnet 94
Ozymandias
Sonnet 159
The World is too much with us
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging or beautiful.
C.O. Application of determining meaning of figurative/connotative meanings in laguage that is engaging by analyzing poetry
L.O. Speak to discuss meaning of words and phrases on a deeper level using text references and literary device usage

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"The World Is Too Much With Us" in Google Classroom

"The World Is Too Much With Us"

Discussion on "The World Is Too Much With Us"-Wordsworth
Read Out loud
Annotate 10 minutes-TPCASTT-focus words with connotation and devices employed
Breakout rooms 15 minutes
Full group discussion
*Complete the formative questions posted
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with mulitple meanings or language that is particularly fresh , engaging or beautiful (including Shakespeare as well as other authors).
C.O. Analysis of specifci word choices on meaning and tone by completing a discussion on a sonnet in reference to the attitude of the speaker.
L.O. Write to explain the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone using references to at least 3 different passages in the text within a writing.

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Semester Writing Exam in Google Classroom

Semester Writing Exam

Sign in to AP Classroom to open the prompt and writing page. Complete this hour.

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Writing and editing analytic essay in Google Classroom

Writing and editing analytic essay

W11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of writing support claims and using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence by Constructing a literary analysis of "A Christmas Memory"
L.O. Speak to explain supporting claims and finding sufficient evidence for essays using sufficient and relevant evidence

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Progress check Unit 4 (Multiple Choice) in Google Classroom

Progress check Unit 4 (Multiple Choice)

Complete the MC progress check for AP Classroom
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RL11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
Application of analyzing author's choices regarding the development of story elements by solving AP level test questions
Read to answer questions on author's choices regarding development of story elements using content specific vocabulary.

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Responding to a prompt for analysis in Google Classroom

Responding to a prompt for analysis

W11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Knowledge of writing support claims and using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence by viewing skills videos and recall elements to use in writing.
L.O. Write to record process of supporting claims and finding sufficient evidence for essays using graphic organizers presented in videos

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Sonnet LXVI Annotations and response in Google Classroom

Sonnet LXVI Annotations and response

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Pre-20th Century-Shakespearean Sonnets in Google Classroom

Pre-20th Century-Shakespearean Sonnets

Today we will begin looking at Unit 5-Pre-20th Century poetry. Yep! That's your warning about the language and structure we will be analyzing. Don't be disuaded if you have trouble the first few poems. It gets easier the more you read it, trust me!
For homework on Monday you were to have read the 3 sonnets assigned and annotated using TPCASTT. You will take those annotations to your breakout room to discuss the words and phrases that helped to develop the speakers attitude towards their subject.
Group discussion-20 minutes
Report out-15-20 minutes
HMK: will be to write up an analysis using the prompt about attitude. (credit)
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RL11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with mulitple meanings or language that is particularly fresh , engaging or beautiful (including Shakespeare as well as other authors).
C.O. Analysis of specifci word choices on meaning and tone by completing a discussion on a sonnet in reference to the attitude of the speaker.
L.O. Write to explain the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone using references to at least 3 different passages in the text within a writing.

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Creative Writing "The Metamorphosis" in Google Classroom

Creative Writing "The Metamorphosis"

Last week we read Metamorphosis, which includes a compelling symbol as its centerpiece-Gregor Samsa’s transformation from a man into a large insect. Your assignment is to identify a symbol you feel is important and incorporate it into a piece of writing up to 2 pages long. The piece could be an essay on what the symbol means, a piece of fiction, or a poem describing the symbol’s meaning. There will be video presentations submitted to me of these pieces as the publishing aspect.
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W11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
C.O. Application of writing narratives to develop experiences or events by writing a symbol rich story based on The Metamorphosis
L.O. Write to develop chracters and experiences in a symbol rich environment including symbolic actions to support the story as a whole.

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Final Discussion of "The Metamorphosis" and Wednesday's groups in Google Classroom

Final Discussion of "The Metamorphosis" and Wednesday's groups

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Week of 12/7/20 AP video notes 2B, 2C, 3A, 3D 1-2 in Google Classroom

Week of 12/7/20 AP video notes 2B, 2C, 3A, 3D 1-2

Complete and upload notes by the end of the day on Friday

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Week of 11/30/20 Video Skills  1A, 1C, 1D videos 1&2 in Google Classroom

Week of 11/30/20 Video Skills 1A, 1C, 1D videos 1&2

Please upload your notes from last week's videos.

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The Metamorphosis Support materials and Socratic Circle questions in Google Classroom

The Metamorphosis Support materials and Socratic Circle questions

View the Slide deck, and watch the embedded video in preparation for Friday's class. The group assignments are in the slides.
Complete the assigned group questions in preparation for the Socratic Circles on Friday and Wednesday.
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RL11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidemce to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as we ll as inferences drawn from the text.
C.O. Analysis of textual evidence by deconstructing text to explain theme as well as symbolism in the story.
L.O. Speak to effectively discuss the story using Socratic methods of discussion and specific references.

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Progress check Unit 3 FRQ in Google Classroom

Progress check Unit 3 FRQ

Complete the AP Classroom FRQs for Unit 3. Due today!
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W11-12.2 Write explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
C.O. Synthesis of writing explanatory text by producing clear and organized paragraphs
L.O. Write to explain the complex ideas in a text using organization and references to text.

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Writing a thesis and line of reasoning in Google Classroom

Writing a thesis and line of reasoning

Today we will be discussing the importance of a solid thesis statement and lineof reasoning. You will choose a character from "DOAS" to work out an effective Thesis and line of reasoning for Monday's class. Complete the essay for a due date of 11/28
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W11-12.1 write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of writing an argument to support a claim by constructing a thesis that is complex and rich for development
L.O. Write to defend an argument using line of reasoning and thesis statement with topic and "so what" factor to establish support paragraphs with topic sentences.

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Data Sheet for "Death of a Salesman" in Google Classroom

Data Sheet for "Death of a Salesman"

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DOAS  in Google Classroom

DOAS

Discussion of character motivation and the effect of how action is ordered to reveal the plot.
*Assignment turned in for last week's post.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3
Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

C.O. Analyzing character development in order to identify motivations by looking at Willy's past
L.O. Speak to discuss character development and action using textual evidence

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Death of a Salesman in Google Classroom

Death of a Salesman

All of the materials for this play are embedded here. Read through the 2 information sheets on Tragic here-Aristotle and Miller before reading the play. It would be wise to look through the guided questions as well to know what you are looking for.
Suggested Reading Schedule:
Monday-p1245-1255
Tuesday-p1256-1266
Wednesday- p1267-1277
Thursday- p1278-1298
Friday- p1299-1309
Weekend-Complete the play *Discussion questions will be due Sunday by 8pm

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Video Skills Week of 11/9/20 (plus 2 from last week!) in Google Classroom

Video Skills Week of 11/9/20 (plus 2 from last week!)

Upload your notes from last week and this week. They are worth 5 points each skill video.

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TPCASTT Assessment in Google Classroom

TPCASTT Assessment

-TPCASTT Assessment
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry
L.O. Write to analyze meaning or words and phrases using TPCASTT

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"On Reading Poems..." TPCASTT Flipgrid in Google Classroom

"On Reading Poems..." TPCASTT Flipgrid

AFTER you have annotated the text, submit a flipgrid of your TPCASTT analysis of the poem. Your limit is 3 minutes on the submission

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"If We Must Die" McKay in Google Classroom

"If We Must Die" McKay

Discuss McKay poem in class, taking extra notes with discussion
New device: Enjambment
HMK: Read "On Reading Poems to a Senior Class at South High", and upload a flipgrid of your analysis of the poem (Take me through your TPCASTT)
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O.Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry.
L.O.Speak to collaborate on the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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"The Black Walnut Tree" in Google Classroom

"The Black Walnut Tree"

Read and TPCASTT (annotate) "The Black Walnut Tree" for class on Friday.
-We will discuss the poem then analyze an AP response student paper for this poem.
**All videos in this unit should be completed!
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O.Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry.
L.O.Speak to collaborate on the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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Hanging Fire Tone Analysis in Google Classroom

Hanging Fire Tone Analysis

Write an analysis if "Hanging Fire". Your focus will be on the Tone of the poem. Make sure you choose at least 3 references to text that you will analyze.
FCA 1 6 TAC
FCA 2 9 3 valid references to text (line numbers included) with solid analysis
FCA 3 6 SPG All spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules followed

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"Hope is a thing with feathers" Dickenson in Google Classroom

"Hope is a thing with feathers" Dickenson

Read and TPCASTT Dickenson's poem. Take notes as we analyze
HMK: Read "If We Must Die"-McKay and TPCASTT for Wed. Class
HMK: View video 7A video 1-Notes
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O.Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry.
L.O.Speak to collaborate on the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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Creative Writing: Metaphor Poem in Google Classroom

Creative Writing: Metaphor Poem

Using "Homecoming" by Blythe Cassidy as your model text, write a poem in free verse (no set meter or rhyme). Use the following guidelines to create:
6 points -1 quintet (5 line stanza)
-2 quatrains (4 line stanzas)
9 points -Each stanza must have a separate metaphor (comparison between unlike ideas)
5 points -1 allusion is used (reference to another piece of literature)
5 points -Error free and creative
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful
C.O. Application of using words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative language by completing a free verse poem
L.O. Write to show undertanding of figurative device usage in a poem using stanzas, allusion, and metaphors, keeping in mnd TPCASTT

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"Hanging Fire" and TPCASTT in Google Classroom

"Hanging Fire" and TPCASTT

Read and annotate the following poem "Hanging Fire"
We will discuss the poem in class on Friday

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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry and prose.
L.O. Write to identify the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using TPCASTT to annotate

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Skill Videos week of 10-26 thru 10-30 in Google Classroom

Skill Videos week of 10-26 thru 10-30

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Week of October 19 AP Classroom videos in Google Classroom

Week of October 19 AP Classroom videos

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Homecoming Poems and TPCASTT in Google Classroom

Homecoming Poems and TPCASTT

Annotate using TPCASTT
View all 4 Asynchronous videos for commentary on "Out-Out-" and "Clearances" before you work on The poems in today's assignment. We will be discussing these new poems tomorrow. **Please make sure you have at least read the poems for Friday. We will begin working on them in class and they will be due this weekend.

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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry and prose.
L.O. Write to identify the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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TPCASTT and "Out-Out" in Google Classroom

TPCASTT and "Out-Out"

View the screencast on TPCASTT, and use TPCASTT to complete annotations for Frost's "Out-Out-" **You do not need to fill out the TPCASTT sheet. I want you to add annotations on the poem "Out-Out-" and submit. We will discuss this poem tomorrow.
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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry and prose.
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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Clearances-TPCASTT in Google Classroom

Clearances-TPCASTT

Complete TPCASTT and discuss with class.

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RL11-12.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Analysis of meaning of words and phrases in text and their impact on meaning/tone by deconstructing poetry and prose.
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the impact of words and phrases within prose and poetry using figurative language and syntax analysis

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What is poetry? in Google Classroom

What is poetry?

After the initial discussion on what poetry is, read your assigned passage from the document below and take notes on the document for the best word choices and any devices you recognize. Be prepared to speak out when your group is called. You will turn in your work at the end of the hour.

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Skill 7 videos 1,2,3 in Google Classroom

Skill 7 videos 1,2,3

Upload your notes for all 3 here. You do not need to send the assignments he goes through! Just notes on the take aways for each video. They can be on 1 page if that is all you need.

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College Application Essay in Google Classroom

College Application Essay

The college application essay is assigned to you because many of you will need to submit 1 or more of the topics for consideration of acceptance to the university of your choice. Read through the presentation and the handout for guidelines, due dates, and prompt selections. *Note that at least University of Michigan requires their own essays to be completed by incoming freshmen. The essay you chose to write may be used on more than 1 application IF the content aligns with the school prompt.

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Virtual class Paul’s Case - Google Slides in Google Classroom

Virtual class Paul’s Case - Google Slides

Watch the video, read "Paul's Case", and complete questions 1,3,6,9,10 on page 163

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Passage Analysis in Google Classroom

Passage Analysis

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"Everyday Use " questions in Google Classroom

"Everyday Use " questions

Upload your Question responses here. Use textual evidence and detail in your answers.

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Skill 1A Video 2 in Google Classroom

Skill 1A Video 2

Read the online version of "THe Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, watch the video, complete the chart and turn in.
Find the story here!: https://www.katechopin.org.story-hour/

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Socratic Circle Evaluation form in Google Classroom

Socratic Circle Evaluation form

This grade is for participation in the discussion. You will get another grade for the discussion questions.

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Invisible Man Major Works Data Sheet in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Major Works Data Sheet

Fill in completely the data sheet provided using Kami or a similar platform. If it is easier for you to print it, hand write it, and send an image, that is okay as well. This will be 20 points. An overview of this assignment is in support materials.

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Characterization in Google Classroom

Characterization

Watch the AP College Board video, and complete the assignment.

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Invisible Man chapters 23-Epilogue questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man chapters 23-Epilogue questions

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Invisible Man Chapters 22-23 questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 22-23 questions

Detailed responses required, especially for question 7.

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Invisible Man Chapters 19-21 Questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 19-21 Questions

Please use examples and specific explanations when answering questions.

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Copy of chapters 17-18  in Google Classroom

Copy of chapters 17-18

Use this document only if the previous wasn't working for you.

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Invisible Man Chapters 17-18 questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 17-18 questions

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Invisible Man Chapters 14-16 in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 14-16

If you use another source to answer the question, please cite the source. Use your own voice in your writing.

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Invisible Man Chapters 11-13 in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 11-13

Make sure you have a complete answer which includes references to the text and explanation in your own words. I will be marking down answers that do not have enough detail.

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Invisible Man Chapters 7-10 questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 7-10 questions

Make sure that all answers are detailed with text references. #5 is worth 6 points. This should be a paragraph with multiple text references.

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Invisible Man Chapters 3-6 questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Chapters 3-6 questions

Check the due date for this week! I know it's 4th of July next weekend, so just make sure I get it by July 12!

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Invisible Man Prologue thru Chapter 2 questions in Google Classroom

Invisible Man Prologue thru Chapter 2 questions