Purplue

Just a brief reminder -- a syntax quiz is on the horizon and it will feature second hour's sentences. This will be solo and for a performance grade. You may want to review your syntax types in the upcoming days.

From the title of this blog, only half of the AP classes understand the reference, but the rest of you will no doubt be indoctrinated in the world of purplue by the end of next class. I need to find a pair of shoes that are purplue --- a challenge I am willing to take.

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1st & 2nd hours
Today was all about my Keatsy and his letters to Fanny Brawne. During our class diction analysis, you may have noticed common diction, analogies, motifs, and other related strategies as he continues to document his feelings and impressions of Fanny over the course of their romance. For homework, you are to complete the assigned prompt from class. (If you were absent, you will need to e-mail for the prompt.) The prompt may be handwritten or typed -- just remember to not put your name on the product as we will be completing anonymous peer reviews during your block session. Do my Keats justice with your writing!

4th hour
As with the Banneker prompt, you stole the show with your writing and voice in the Orenstein prompt! During class, we continued with our diction analysis by reading and presenting "Ozymandias" and "Ode on a Grecian Urn." For homework, you will need to close read the first letter in the Keats' letters packet.

7th hour
After the return of the Orenstein prompt, we began work on Keats' letters packet by close reading the letter and having my example of how to analyze a letter for its diction. Then, you were given a specific letter to close read and discuss in your small groups. We began our presentations of the letters, and we will finish these tomorrow during the block class.