Calendar – Sept./Oct./Nov. 2015 – Pre-AP English 10 A Separate Peace by Knowles
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Introduce. Vocabulary. Dialectical Journal format
Read in class. Chp. 1-4. Vocab Quiz Fri. 10/5
LATE START Dialectical Journal due Chp. 1-4 Class
Discussion – PERIOD 5
LATE START Dialectical Journal due Chp. 1-4 Class
Discussion PERIOD 2
Test over Chp. 1-4 + Vocab
Weekend Read Chp. 5-7 DJ
Intro Vocab Chp. 5-7
Read Chp. 5-7 in class
Introduce Paper. Paper due 11/11turnitin.com.
(Veteran’s Day Hard copy due Thursday, 11/12
Dialectical Journal Due Chp. 5-7 Discussion
Quiz over Chp. 5-7 Start reading Chp. 8-10
Weekend Read Chp. 8-10
Intro Vocab Chp. 8-10
Read in class. Chp. 8-10
DJ due over Chp. 8-10 . Chp. 8-10 Discussion.
Quiz over Chp. 8-10 plus Vocab
NO SCHOOL Teacher In-service Day for WA STATE
Weekend Read Chp. 11-13
Intro Vocab Chp. 11-13. No Dialectical J Work in Lab
Work on Essay in Lab 200
Work on Essay in Lab 200
Read in class
Part I A Separate Peace Movie
Weekend – Work on paper due 11/11 for turnitin.com.
Discussion of Chp. 11-13 Review of Vocab
Test over Chp. 11-13
LATE STARTS Finish Film Wed. and Thurs.
Vocab 1-4
DJ 1-4
Study Vocab
Fri. 9/25
Wed. Per. 5
Thurs. Per. 2
Test 9/25
Read Chp. 5-7
Read Chp.5-7
DJ 5-7
DJ 5-7
DJ 5-7
Thurs. 10/1
Fri. 10/2
Vocab Test
Vocab Test
Chp. 8-10
Study vocab
DJ Chp. 8-10
DJ Chp.8-10
Due 10/8
DJ 11-13
Due Wed.
Study vocab
Paper
Paper
Paper 11/11
Hardcover
Study Vocab
Paper
Paper
Study Vocab
Test 10/15
Turnitin.com
Due 11/12
Paper due Wed., 11/11 Veterans’ Day turnitin.com. HARD COPY due Thurs. 11/12
Vocabulary Chp. 1-4, Quiz on Friday, 9/25 – Late Starts
Tacit, cupola, foyer, specters, salient, mire, demotion, prodigious, regiment, consternation, reverberant,
collaborator, conniver, catacombed, inured, anarchy, anguish, insidious, encroaching, mordantly, obliterated,
solace, effulgence, paganism, undulation
Vocabulary Chp. 5-7, Quiz on Friday, 10/2
Denounce, diminished, ludicrous, reverie, imply, vindicated, idiosyncratic, emissaries, motes, immersions,
transcended, infinitesimal, turbid, sinecure, nonentity, goaded, skirmish, pre-empted, impinge, insinuate,
fratricide, galvanized, implausibility, solicited, virtuoso
Vocabulary Chp. 8-10, Quiz on Thursday, 10/8 (Friday No School)
Sanctity, discernible, gaunt, opulent, reticent, sentinel, whimsical, pungent, poignant, grotesque, sustenance,
exhorted, buoyed, abashed, desolation, cacophony, accolade, droll, concocted, presaged, austerity, fervently,
querulous, rejoinder.
Vocabulary Chp. 11-13, Quiz on Thurs., 10/15 (Start novel movie Fri.)
Inveigled, pantomime, latent, vestibule, bane, culminating, masquerade, torpidly, opaque, balustrade, timbre,
incarnate, tumult, incongruity, decrepit, impervious, rites, languid, precariously, bellicose, cogitation, vigor,
chaos, forlornly, parry
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Dialectical Journal: A Separate Peace by Knowles – Format To Follow
 For each chapter you read of this novel, you will copy down 3 quotes or 3 passages
of your choice.
 You will analyze each quote or passage with your own opinion and response.
 There are 4 kinds of responses to each quote or passage you select.
 Identify which type of response you are using.
 You must use 3 of the 4 kinds of responses for each chapter
 Add the page # and chapter – Correct Quotation FORMAT expected.
 Here are the four kinds of responses: 5 sentences minimum
A READER’S RESPONSE:
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Your emotional or logical reaction to the passage:
“I believe”, “I admire”, “I hope”, “I appreciate”, “I am surprised”, or “I dislike”
Or any other thought, emotion, or reaction to the passage AVOID: Like, think
A PROFOUND QUESTION + ANSWER:
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Copy down the quote or passage
Write down the profound question and answer it according to your thoughts.
An ANALYSIS
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The psychological answer to a “Why?” question:
Gene feels this because
Finny wants _______ because
Gene reacts this way because
Finny changes because
Or any other analytical response to the passage.
A SYNTHESIS:
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Comparing and contrasting, looking at cause and effect, or relating other sources
(use the Internet) to this autobiography
Or any other interaction between the passage and another part of the text or
other sources.
Guidelines
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Type for each Journal Assignment
As a guideline, complete a page per “chapter” assignment
Needed on due date for in class activities on the day assigned
Mrs. Tweed will check each day when the Journal Assignment is due
Sample Journal Page for Mrs. Tweed
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Name
Mrs. Tweed
Pre-AP English 10-5
Date
Title: Dialectical Journal for Chapters 22-25
Chapter 22:
“He sat in a hammock under the shade of the mango, guava, and orange trees and he
turned his radio to the BBC news” (234).
This section implies a large British presence in Sierra Leone. I looked up Sierra Leone
history and found out that it was a British colony until its independence in the 1960s.
Britain built the infrastructure in Sierra Leone which helped the people when the
British left. Sadly, when the British left, Civil War did break out. Synthesis.
“Mother looked him directly in the eyes . . . for you boys” (238). Use ellipsis.
How is the narrator’s home life symbolic of the chaos engulfing his country?
The narrator’s home life is a mess. His mother and father have gone their separate
directions, and he is split from his brother, whom his mother looks after. The
narrator’s country is also divided in a similar fashion; the rebels have split from their
countrymen/women. The rebels’ lives are truly being sacrificed on the altar of country.
Profound Question + Answer
“You have been great soldiers and you all know that you are part of this brotherhood. I
am very proud to have served my country with you boys. But your work here is done,
and I must send you off. These men will put you in school and find you another life”
(278).
I found it startling that the lieutenant was so quick to release some of his soldiers of
whom he was proud of to UNICEF. I believe that he was likely threatened in some way
to give up his boys. UNICEF was not tolerant of the abuse of these young boy soldiers
by the rebels. Yet, UNICEF needed to help out a year earlier. Reader’s Response.
Chapter 23
“How de body, Ishmael?” (250).
Here is demonstrated an effective example of using the language to develop the
character of Ishmael’s uncle; he is clearly illiterate in the European sense anyway.
Dialect and slang is used to add authenticity to the reality of speaking for the Sierra
Leone people. It is part of the types of diction we’ve been studying in class. Analysis
“It would be waste . . . they are buried” (251).
In Sierra Leone, as well as in Rwanda, there has been a trend in not following
traditional rules of battle. Both sides in Sierra Leone regularly committed war crimes
much the same as in Darfur and Rwanda. The Geneva Convention was not followed and
no international troops of the UN or USA intervened. Shame on the USA. Synthesis.
Pre-AP Vocabulary – A Separate Peace
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Chapters 1-4
Tacit - Adj - understood or implied without being stated openly
Cupola – noun- architecture a roof or ceiling in the form of a dome
Foyer – noun - the lobby in a public building such as a hotel or theater
Specters – noun - a ghostly presence or apparition
Salient – adj - particularly noticeable, striking, or relevant
Mire – noun - an area of very marshy ground or deep slushy mud
Demotion – noun - a reduction in the rank, status, or position of somebody or something
Prodigious – adj - great in amount, size, or extent
Regimen – noun - a prescribed or recommended program of medication, diet, exercise, or other
measures intended to improve health or fitness, or stabilize a medical condition
Consternation – noun – a feeling of alarm, confusion, or dismay, often caused by something
unexpected
Reverberate – verb - intransitive verb to echo repeatedly
Collaborator – noun - to work with another person or group in order to achieve something
Conniver – noun – to plan secretly to do something, usually something wrong or illegal
Catacombs – noun - an underground cemetery consisting of passages or tunnels with rooms and
recesses used as burial chambers leading off them. In ancient Rome, Christians used
catacombs for burial.
Inured – verb - to make somebody used to something unpleasant over a period of time, so that he or
she no longer is bothered or upset by it.
Anarchy – noun - a situation in which there is a total lack of organization or control.
Anguish – noun - extreme anxiety or emotional torment.
Insidious – adj – slowly and subtly harmful or destructive.
Encroaching – verb – to intrude gradually or stealthily, often taking away somebody’s authority,
rights, or property.
Mordantly – adj - sharply sarcastic or scathingly critical.
Obliterated – verb – to destroy something so that nothing remains.
Solace – noun – comfort at a time of sadness, grief, or disappointment
Effulgence – adj - brightness or a brilliant light radiating from something.
Paganism – noun – an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody who does not acknowledge
the God of the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
Undulation – verb - to move in waves or in a movement resembling waves, or cause something to
move in this way
Chapters 5-7
Denounce – verb - to criticize or condemn something publicly and harshly
Diminished – adj - describes a musical interval or chord reduced by one semitone
Ludicrous – adj - utterly ridiculous because of being absurd, incongruous, impractical, or unsuitable
Reverie - noun - a state of idle and pleasant contemplation
Imply – verb – to make something understood without expressing it directly
Vindicated – verb - to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicion, or doubt
Idiosyncratic – adj - a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is peculiar to an individual or group,
especially an odd or unusual one
Emissaries – noun – an agent or representative sent on a particular mission
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Motes – noun – a tiny speck or particle
Immersions – noun - involvement in something that completely occupies all the time, energy, or
concentration available
Transcended – verb – to go beyond a limit or range, e.g. of thought or belief
Infinitesimal – adj – very small in number, amount, or degree
Turbid – adj – opaque and muddy as when particles and sediment are stirred up
Sinecure – noun – a job or position that provides a regular income, but requires little or no work
Nonentity – noun - somebody regarded as unimportant, powerless, or insignificant
Goaded – verb - to provoke or incite somebody into action
Skirmish – noun - an incident where fighting breaks out briefly between two small groups,
sometimes as part of a larger battle
Pre-empted – verb - to do something that makes it pointless or impossible for somebody else to do
what he or she intended
Impinge – verb - to affect the limits of something, especially a right or law, often causing some kind
of restriction
Insinuating – adj – hinting at or implying something unpleasant
Fratricide – noun – the crime of killing a brother
Galvanized – adj - to stimulate somebody or something into great activity
Implausibility – adj – hardly likely to be true
Solicited – verb - to try to get something by making insistent requests or pleas
Virtuoso – noun - a musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry
Chapters 8-10
Sanctity – noun - the condition of being considered sacred or holy, and therefore entitled to
respect and reverence
Discern – verb – to see or notice something that is not very clear or obvious
Gaunt – adj – extremely thin and bony in appearance
Opulent – adj - characterized by an obvious or lavish display of wealth or affluence
Reticent – adj - unwilling to communicate very much, talk freely, or reveal all the facts about
something
Sentinel - noun – a guard or lookout
Whimsical - adj – imaginative and impulsive
Pungent - adj – strong smelling or strong tasting
Poignant – adj – causing sadness or pity
Grotesque – adj – misshapen, especially in a strange or disturbing way
Sustenance – noun – something, especially food, that supports life.
Exhorted – verb – to urge somebody strongly and earnestly to do something
Buoyed – verb – to keep something from falling or sinking
Gibe – noun – a comment that is intended to hurt or provoke somebody or to show derision or
contempt
Abashed – verb – to make somebody feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable
Desolation – noun – solitary, joyless, and without hope
Cacophony – noun – an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring sounds
Accolade – noun – a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
Droll – adj – oddly amusing in a wry or odd way
Concocted – verb – to create something by mixing or combining various ingredients in
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a new way, in a new way especially in cooking
Presaged – noun – a sign or warning of a future event
Austerity – noun – severity of discipline, regime, expression, or design
Fervently – adverb – showing ardent or extremely passionate enthusiasm
Querulous – adj – inclined to complain or find fault
Rejoinder – noun – a reply to something said, especially one that is sharp, critical, angry, defensive,
or clever
Chapters 11-13
Inveigled – verb – to charm or entice somebody into doing something that he or she would not
otherwise have done
Pantomime – noun – somebody who acts without speaking, using gesture and expression
Latent – adj – present or existing, but in an underdeveloped or unexpressed form
Vestibule – noun – a small room or hall between an outer door and the main part of a building
Bane – noun – something that continually causes problems or misery
Culminating – verb – to reach a climax or point of highest development, or make something do this
Masquerade – noun – a party at which masks and costumes are worn, whether an informal gathering
of friends
Torpidly – adverb – lacking physical or mental energy
Opaque – adj – not transparent or translucent; obscure and unintelligible in meaning
Balustrade – noun – decorative railing
Timbre – noun – the quality of a speech sound that comes from its tone rather than its pitch or
volume
Incarnate – adj – having a bodily form, especially a human form; being the epitome of something
Tumult – noun – a violent or noisy commotion
Incongruity – noun – the fact of being incongruous; something that doesn’t fit well
Decrepit – adj – in poor condition, especially as a result of being old, overused, or not working
efficiently
Impervious – adj – not allowing passage into or through something
Rite – noun – a solemn ceremony or procedure customary to a community, especially a religious group
Languid – adj – lacking vigor and energy
Precariously – adverb – dangerously unstable, unsteady, uncertain, or insecure
Bellicose – adj - ready or inclined to quarrel, fight, or go to war
Cogitation – verb – to think deeply and carefully about something
Vigor – noun – great physical or mental strength and energy
Chaos – noun – a state of complete disorder and confusion
Forlornly – adverb – lonely and miserable, as though deserted or abandoned
Parry – verb – to block or deflect the damaging effect of a blow or weapon
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Pre-AP English 10 – A Separate Peace – Essay Topics: Paper due 11/12/2015 Thurs.
1.
Responding to a Critic. Here is what one critic has written about Knowles’s use of
symbolism in A Separate Peace. 5 paragraph response.
What happens in the novel is that Gene Forrester and Phineas, denying the existence of the
Second World War as they enjoy the summer peace of Devon School, move gradually to a
realization of an uglier adult world – mirrored in the winter and the Naguamsett River –
whose central fact is war. This moving from innocence to adulthood is contained within
three sets of inter-connected symbols. These three – summer and winter; the Devon River,
and the Naguamsett River; and peace and war – serve as a backdrop against which the novel
is developed, the first of each pair dominating the early novel and giving way to the second
only after Gene has discovered the evil of his own heart.” James Ellis
2.
Explore the various interpretations of the novel’s title or the phrase “a separate peace”.
Is it the measureless, careless peace of Devon summer, for example? Explore at least 3
different meanings for the title. Support with text and quotes. 5 paragraph response.
3.
Consider these two contrasting views of Finny. Select one and use as a thesis.
Finny in this novel is a magnetic, charismatic character whom people
cannot help liking, but he is also manipulative, immature, and selfcentered. He is not nearly as innocent as he seems. 4 paragraph response
OR
The character of Finny represents innocence – an innocence that is
destroyed when it is forced to confront the hatred and evil in the real
world. 4 paragraph response
4.
In A Separate Peace the narrator states, “So the more things remain the same, the
more they change after all. Nothing endures, not a tree, not love, not even a death by
violence.” In a well-organized essay, discuss your viewpoint on this assertion drawing
from the novel with quotes and drawing on your own reading, observations, or
experiences to develop your position. 5 paragraphs response. You may use “I”.
5.
The narrator in A Separate Peace states at Devon “there were few relationships . . . not
based on rivalry.” Using your own observations, readings, examples from the novel with
quotes, and experiences, develop your position. Discuss the validity of this assertion as
it applies to relationships in general. 4 paragraphs minimum. You may use “I”.
6.
Conventions are the guidelines for accepted, normal ways of behaving in any society or
group. It is clear that Finny is someone who enjoys challenging social conventions and
conventional ideas. Write an essay in which you express the advantages or
disadvantages of challenging social conventions, drawing on your own observations,
examples and quotes from the text, and your own reading as well as experiences to
develop your position. 4 paragraphs minimum. You may use “I”.
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7.
In some works of literature, a character that appears briefly, or does not appear at all,
can be a significant presence. Write an essay in which you show how such a character
functions in A Separate Peace. You may wish to discuss how the character affects the
action, theme, or the development of other characters. Avoid plot summary. 4
paragraphs minimum.
Guidelines
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N2SSWTSW – No 2 sentences start with the same word within one paragraph unless
used for effect.
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MLA Format for heading at top left with name, etc.
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Add an original title
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Do not end a sentence with a preposition: We do not know where he came from.
5.
NO contractions. Isn’t /is not;
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Write from third person except where it states “you may use I “.
7.
Use quotes and details from the novel. Turn to How to Insert Quotations p. 57.
8.
Underline in your paragraphs: 1 of each of these sentence patterns found on pg. 25
here’s/here is
Use 1 compound, 1 complex, 1 compound-complex, 1 rhetorical fragment, 1 rhetorical
question, 1 zeugma, 1 anaphora. After the sentence, identify the type of sentence with a
parenthesis (anaphora).
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Use only 3 figures of speech: Indicate a phrase where you have inserted a figure of
speech with italics. Example. Gene’s propensity for surliness was a cloud that hung
over him (metaphor). Use: simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, irony, hyperbole
10.
Avoid no-no words: thing, stuff, a lot, good, bad, think, show, want, get, go
11.
When referring to a number between 0 and 10, write those words out: zero, one, two,
etc. After the number “ten”, use the regular numeric number: 11, 12, 13, 100, etc.
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Thesis: last sentence of first paragraph
13.
Closing: No in conclusion. Restate thesis in an original way + 5 sentences minimum. No
repeating of info from earlier paragraphs. End with a satisfying statement.
14.
Hook: Interesting and end with thesis.
15.
12 point font. Length 3 pages minimum. Double-spaced. Times New Roman/Comic Sans
16.
Turnitin.com on Wednesday night, 11/11(Veteran’s Day Holiday) by 11:59 p.m. Hard copy
Thursday, 11/12 at class time.