Thu, Feb 17, 2011
AP Literature
• Hand in notes
• Quiz III-V Jane Eyre Objectives packet postponed until tomorrow.
• Discuss essay topics from packets.
HW:
1. Choose one topic for your JE essay.
2. Write a three step rough thesis (see below) which may continually evolve as you go.
3. Outline possible support & evidence
OR Write 400 words of a first draft.
HW: Due Tuesday Feb22: have thesis, outline, and at least 400 words written to show for points.
HW: Due Thursday Feb24: completed draft of 600-1200 words for peer editing
HW: Due Friday Feb25:
• Final draft with an original title,
• Rough draft with corrections of your own (besides peer editing)
• Final outline with at least I, II, etc for body ¶s, and A, B, etc for evidence, facts, etc.,
• Rough outline and
• Rough thesis.
HOW TO MAKE A THESIS STATEMENT IN 3 EASY STEPS
1. Start with a simple or obvious statement that interests you and deals with something in the text for which you can get examples.
2. Draw inferences and ask yourself questions like why this happens/exists. Start thinking philosophically or symbolically about the universal truths that the work suggests. Challenge yourself to see something new/original/unique.
3. Add these new ideas to the original statement. Polish the statement continuously by eliminating linking verbs, working on structure, elevating vocabulary, adding appropriate adjectives and adverbs, using strong/articulate language that will force deep critical interpretation, etc. You must find a way to include a character’s name, the author’s name or the title of the work. (Not all three; one will do.)
Example of final statement: Odysseus’ love of the homeland, stronger than his love of his wife, symbolizes the universal human attachment to the unchanging land over another human who has the potential to change or die.
