AP Language and Composition, Ms. Judith Fodor, jfodor@district70.org
DEFINTION OF ANALYSIS: analysis |əˈnaləsis|: noun ( pl. analyses |-ˌsēz| )
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for
interpretation: statistical analysis | an analysis of popular culture.
discussion or
You will be required to read 2 (two) books. You can purchase these online. Please order them now so you will
not be waiting for them days before they are due in August.
BOOK 1. The Trial and Death of Socrates, ISBN: 978-0-7607-6200-4
Required assignments:
1.1 5 (five) Analytical Short Essays 1-3 paragraphs typed, MLA format, 12
font, double-spaced, proper heading
1.2 VOCABULARY LIST – 20 word minimum, words you chose from the text,
and page number
1.1 WRITE a short response analysis for each of the following 5 sections in the book:
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“The Introduction”, vii –xiii
“Euthypho” - 1-19
“Apology” - 20 – 45
“Crito” 47- 59
“Phaedo” 60-128
You must address each of the following in your analysis. This is to be in PARAGRAPH(S) FORMAT.
USING THE SMELL OUTLINE: Strategy, SMELL* Springboard
 SENDER –receiver relationship. Who are the images and language meant to attract?
Describe the speaker of the text.
 MESSAGE - what is the message? > summarize the statement made.
 EMOTIONAL Strategies - What is the desired effect?
 LOGICAL Strategies. What is the logic operating? How does it (or its absence) affect
the message?
 LANGUAGE- What does the language if the text describe? > How does is affect the
overall of the writing?
Q: HOW LONG SHOULD IT BE?
Use MLA format > Proper heading, 12 size font, and double-spaced.
The SMELL* Springboard Strategy (above) for each section should be 1-3 paragraphs in
lengths. No longer than 3 paragraphs per section are necessary. This would be
approximately one typed page per section. If you can apply all the above in one or two
paragraphs – that works!
1.2 COMPILE – vocabulary list from the novel.
1. 2 - VOCABULARY LIST: You should have a minimum of 20 vocabulary words listed,
spelled correctly and define using a dictionary. Choose words from the above assigned
reading that you are unfamiliar with. Typed this list of 20, number and define.
BOOK 2. The Things They Carried, ISBN: 0-7679-0289-0
Required assignments:
2.1. Dialectical Journal, - handwritten
2.2 Essay – handwritten.
2.3 VOCABULARY LIST – 20 word minimum, words you chose from the text,
and page number
2.1 CREATE - a Dialectical Journal (Double entry) – handwritten as you read the
novel. This should be completed for each chapter and display that you have
thought about, processed, and read the text. Cite page numbers when needed.
USE Strategy - Double-Entry Journal* Springboard
2.2 WRITE - a 1-3 page analysis of the novel. HANDWRITTEN and LEGIBAL. If I
can’t read it I can’t grade it! Quality, your ideas, and comprehension of this of
this novel will be graded. Cite page numbers when references the text in your
handwritten essay. USE Strategy - SIFT* Springboard
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Symbol: examine the text and title for symbolism
Images: identify images and sensory details
Figures of Speech: analyze figurative language and other devices
Tone and Theme: discuss how all devices reveal tone and theme
HINT* - Examine the title and text for symbolism, identify images and sensory
details, and analyze figurative language and explain how all of these
elements reveal tone and theme.
2.3 COMPILE – vocabulary list from the novel.
2. 3 - VOCABULARY LIST: You should have a minimum of 20 vocabulary words listed,
spelled correctly and define using a dictionary. Choose words from the above assigned
reading that you are unfamiliar with. Typed this list of 20, number and define.