Week of: November 24-28
Teachers: DeGroodt/Falcon
Team: AP Lit
Objective: To understand a work’s complexity, to absorb richness of meaning, and to analyze how meaning is
embodied in literary form. [Macbeth Timed Writing]
Objective: To write, focusing on critical analysis of literature including expository, analytical, and
argumentative essays as well as creative writing to sharpen understanding of writers’ accomplishments and
deepen appreciation of literary artistry. [Macbeth Timed Writing]
Warm-Up: Unpack the prompt
Activities: Macbeth Timed Writing [MAJOR]
Monday
Upcoming Major Assessments: Allusions, Existentialism and the Absurd essay due Dec. 8
Materials: Pen/pencil, novel, course handouts
Follow Up/HW: Envelope Group Presentations; get a copy of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by
December 1
Objective: To understand a work’s complexity, to absorb richness of meaning, and to analyze how meaning is
embodied in literary form. [Envelope groups]
Objective: To understand the way writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure. [Envelope groups]
Warm-Up: Overview of group order; overview of structure of presentations/expectations
Activities: Envelope groups present
Tuesday
Upcoming Major Assessments: Allusions, Existentialism and the Absurd essay due Dec. 8
Materials: Pen/pencil, novel, course handouts
Follow Up/HW: Get a copy of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by December 1
Warm-Up:
Wed/Thurs
Activities: NO SCHOOL
Materials: Pen/pencil, novel, course handouts
Follow Up/HW:
Warm-Up:
Friday
Activities: NO SCHOOL
Materials: Pen/pencil, novel, course handouts
Follow Up/HW: