Homework for the Weekend and Monday (4/2)

Students,

You all have a final test coming up on Tuesday/Wednesday on the texts that we have just finished studying.  Here are some notes and reminders about this exam.

AP English III:

Today we did two pretty big things - we reviewed our motif projects as well as the final exam prompts for our final timed writing.  Let me address the motif projects first and then the timed writing reminders.

For the motif projects you will want to make sure that you follow the instructions on the guide sheet to the letter.  This project will not be due until after Spring Break - but you should be able to complete it before Spring Break if you really work hard.  Remember that the project has three major components - the illustrated quote, the analysis of the quote, and then your motif charts.  Feel free to come see me next week or the week we get back from break to review your work.  This will count as a major test grade.

For the timed writing on Tuesday/Wednesday, I'd remind you that you already have the question - you just don't know which one I'll pick.  Spend your time this weekend marking passages in your novel that you'd discuss with these questions.  Think up arguments that you would want to present, and make sure that you fully understand the prompt.  For Tuesday/Wednesday you will have one hour to write.  You will also be able to use your books.

English I:

Over the weekend your big priority is to prepare for your exam on Romeo and Juliet.  Remember that you can come to class with a cheat sheet made out of a 3x5 notecard.  You can fill that card up with quotes, notes, or reminders.  Take the weekend to review all four prompts and prepare yourselves thoroughly.  You will have the full ninety minutes to plan and draft your essay on Tuesday/Wednesday.  Make sure that you're fully prepared.  This will count as a major test grade for all of you.