McGraw’s Plans
AP English
October 19th-October 23rd
SOLs: 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7
10/19
1] Essays in.
2] Quiz on “Bartleby, the Scrivener.”
----1] Explain the phrase “I would prefer not to.” 2] Who are Turkey, Nippers and Ginger Nut?
3] Describe Bartleby’s physical characteristics. 4] What is the narrator’s profession? 5]
Describe the narrator’s changing attitudes towards Bartleby.
3] Students will analyze/discuss the story:
---characterization of all the characters except Bartleby…the lawyer as a dynamic character.
---Bartleby as a flat character.
---Consider this story as a protest with non-negotiable demands….”I would prefer not to.”
---humor in the story.
H.W. Read “A Good Man is Hard to Find” on pp. 381-392 in Bedford
and “POV” on pages 174-178…all terms in notebook.
10/20
1] Essays back and discussed.
2] Students analyze/discuss the story:
---student ideas
---POV
---style…tone, irony, humor
---theme?
H.W. Read “Symbolism”215-217 and “Good Country People” pp. 392-406.
10/21
1] Possible quiz on the story.
2] Students analyze/discuss the story:
---student ideas
---symbolism
H.W. Read “Theme” pp. 243-246 and “Revelation” pp. 407-420.
10/22
1] Possible quiz on the story.
2] Students analyze/discuss the story.
---student ideas
---theme
H.W. Read “Barn Burning” pp. 480-493
10/23
1] Possible quiz on the story.
2] Students analyze/discuss the story.
---student ideas
---all elements…plot, setting, characterization, POV, style, theme.