Pre-AP Literature Schedule for January 4-22
1/4
Mon
I can determine the difference between the civil rights
philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois. I can
explain how Booker T. Washington’s sentiments are present in
“Battle Royal.”
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Field Trip and Schedule
New Students
Checkout Bluest Eye
Introduce “Battle Royal” and Ralph Ellison
Read the summary of Dubois life—record 3 most important
words
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of the article.
 Read the excerpt from the Booker T. Speech— record 3
most important words
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of the article.
 Create a Venn Diagram of the similarity and differences of
Booker T. and W.E.B. Dubois’ civil rights philosophies
w/partner or on own
 Read and annotate “Battle Royal”—Why did the
Grandfather consider himself a traitor?
Venn Diagram
Finish reading Battle Royal
Read Bluest Eye “Autumn” by Fri, 1/8
1/6
Wed
 Field Trip Update
 Collect Venn diagram—mini-lecture
 Socratic Seminar for “Battle Royal”—Central
Question: Why did the grandfather consider himself
a traitor? Why did the narrator consider himself
invisible?
Write three questions or comments…
 Discuss informal write prompt—5-10 minutes
Last 20 minutes:
 Essay Prompts
 Bluest Eye Introduction—focus from page one—
annotations
 Work on Informal Write: 150 words or more…
 Pass back exams—5, 7?
Informal Write for Battle Royal
Read Bluest Eye “Autumn” by Fri, 1/8
1/8
Fri
Student Learning Target: I can effectively analyze
the thematic element of whiteness as a standard of
beauty in The Bluest Eye.
 Collect Informal Write from Battle Royal
 CL Activity: Leader, Speaker, Writer,
Motivator, Review Autumn—Graphic Plot
Summary and Family Tree Group Activity—
handout
 You Tube video: colorism and Kenneth Clark
 Use LP handout to discuss specific passages
 Exit Slip: How is whiteness and/or cleanliness
portrayed as standards of beauty in The Bluest
Eye. How has one of the characters
internalized this idea? Use at least one piece of
textual evidence to support your answer.
Collect Finals
Read “Winter”by Tues., 1/12
1/12
Tues
Student Learning Target: I can actively listen
and discuss literature in order to make
thematic connections
Pass back papers—do not keep finals
 Multiple Choice Test open book test over
“Winter”—Write 3 questions or
comments for Socratic seminar over your
reading of the novel thus far. Use
question matrix.
 Dick and Jane pictures and discussion-Discuss prologue with journal prompt
 Winter Poem—Toni Morrison’s poetic
style discussion
 Socratic Seminar—Read The Bluest Eye
SSR
Spring—Read
to page
130 by Thurs, 1/14;
finish
“Spring” by Tues,
1/26
1/14
Thur
1/20
Wed
1/22
Fri
Student Learning Target: I can effectively analyze how the author uses the
development of characters to create meaning
 Pass Back Papers
 Review “Spring” and AP Essay Prompts
 Spring Complex Passage Activity
 Spring Journal Entry
 “Winter” Test Make-ups
Finish “Spring” by Tues, 1/26
Student Learning Target: I can determine meaning in a short story. I can compare
and contrast themes across genres.
 Read “A Good Man is Hard to Find” in small groups in roles
 Questions for story in CL groups
Add #5—What themes from “A Good Man is Hard to Find” are present in The Bluest
Eye?
Cholly Informal Write—200 word minimum
Finish “Spring” by Tues, 1/26
Student Learning Target: I can compare and contrast themes across genres. I can
analyze and identify structural elements and draw inferences in reading poetry.
Reading Quiz
“Harlem” and “Women’s Work” CL activity
Finish Book for Thurs., 1/28
Spring Informal Write Take Home Test—due next class
Pre-AP Literature Schedule for January 26-February 9
Collect Spring Informal Write Take Home Test
1/26
Tues
AP Prompts for Bluest Eye
Read and annotate Themes Article
Thesis and Theme Small Group Discussion and Activity
As a group:
1. List two to three themes from the book—write one or two on the board
2. Write a thesis for two or more of the prompts—write one on the board
3. Choose one of the thesis statements and create a very brief outline
5 questions or comments for Socratic seminar with annotations. Please address one
of the following categories in your question/comment and be ready to refer to
specific quotes, passages, and page numbers:
1/28
Thur
1. Author’s style and purpose
2. Theme
3. Characterization
4. Point of view
5. Alienation
6. Critical lenses
7. Etc.
Finish Book for Thurs., 1/28
Thesis Statements due next class
SLT—see marker board
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Discuss course registration: AP and 1818 credit
Final Socratic Seminar using annotations and critical lenses
Collect questions /comments with annotations
Thesis conferences optional
Work on outline—due next class
Outline is due Tues., 2/3
2/1
Mon
Socratic Seminar Make-up—200 word summary of summer and 6 open-ended
questions or comments
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2/3
Tues
2/5
Wed
“The Lynching”—poem
Complete A) summary--with a partner
Background research—Writing to Learn for Article on the history of the
KKK—newspaper article
Close Reading Strategy—Focused Note-Taking: Partner A / Partner B
CL Groups: Leader, Speaker, Writer, Lacky: Do B) on the handout—add
5) Compare a theme from “The Lynching” to a theme in The Bluest Eye
Work on Outline
Outline is due next class, Tues., 2/3
1st draft is due Wed., 2/5
Outline is due.
Read Afterward?
MLA Review—using quotations effectively
Work on First draft--due next class
First draft is due next class, Wed., 2/5
MLA Review—using quotations effectively
1st Draft Due: The Bluest Eye Essay Peer-Reviews
Update Outline and First Draft grades
Conventions Handouts
Meet in room next class
Work on final Draft—due Mon., 2/16
2/9
Tues
Writing Lab—229 ALL Classes
Review Portfolios and last essay—self-reflection and goal setting assignment
Outline and 1st Draft grade updates
Work on final Draft—due Mon., 2/16 by 10pm
2/11
Thurs
Writing Lab 229
2/16
Tues
Turnitin.com Review
2/18
Thurs
2/22-2/26
Writers Week