AGENDA 8/31

Finish PPT and Notes: Introduction to the Bible as Literature

Finish Allusions Workshop and share out from each group: How do allusions add to the meaning of a work?

Begin reading and discussing Thomas C. Foster's "...Or the Bible" from How to Read Literature Like a Professor

HW: RJ Entry #2 due Thursday: selections from the Hebrew Bible/OT. Complete A1, A2, and two options from among B-H. Reading quiz over Candide on Thursday.

Selections: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
GENESIS  Ch 1 to 9; 11, 22
EXODUS  Ch 1-14; 19 to 20
JUDGES  Ch 13 to 16
RUTH  Ch 1 to 4
JOB  Ch 1 to 3; 8 to 10; 38, 42
ECCLESIASTES  Ch 1 to 3; 12
SONG OF SOLOMON  Ch 1 to 4
JONAH  Ch 1 to 4

AGENDA 8/28

Continue PPT and Notes: Introduction to the Bible as Literature

Complete Allusions Workshop and share out from each group: How do allusions add to the meaning of a work?

HW: Review Candide: quiz next week!

AGENDA 8/27

Quiz over Course Syllabus and Ready Player One

Continue to explore the Bible as Literature--take notes and share ppt
Our notes from p2, "What is Literature?"
Our notes from p5, "What is Literature?"

Reminder: Screening of World 1-1 tonight, 6pm, Barnum Hall. Hope to see you there!

Please complete Reading Journal #1: A1, A2, and TWO options from among B-H for Ready Player One. I'll be checking these entries on Friday and Monday, along with your signed course syllabus page.

HW: Review the NT reading selections for Monday's class:
MATTHEW   Ch 1 to 7; 24 to 28
LUKE Ch 24
JOHN  Ch 20 to 21

AGENDA 8/26

Getting Started 8/26 - Practice for quiz over syllabus and Ready Player One

Discuss themes and significance of Ready Player One

Reminder: Screening of World 1-1 in Barnum Hall tomorrow night, 6pm. Hope to see you there!

HW: Study for tomorrow's quiz. Add to the reading journal as needed to make sure you complete A1, A2, and TWO options from B-H. (Sorry about the earlier misunderstanding!)

AGENDA 8/25

Distribute and answer questions about Course Syllabus (quiz Thursday!)

Share and comment on two partners' Reading Journal Entries #1: Complete A1, A2, and TWO options from among B-H. What does your partner do well? What might he or she need to add/revise?

HW: Review Ready Player One and course syllabus for quiz on Thursday.

AGENDA 8/24

Getting Started Quickwrite
HW Check: Collect Six-Word Memoir after voting or Pink Sheet

Continue to create Reading Journal Entry #1 for Ready Player One

HW: Complete Reading Journal Entry #1 for Ready Player One and be ready to share it in class tomorrow!

AGENDA 8/21

Name tags
Directions for Six-Word Memoir assignment (due Monday)
Explain Reading Journal Options and begin work on Journal Entry #1 for Ready Player One (we'll continue work in class on this on Monday)

HW: Create six-word memoir to showcase your personality and make sure it's bulletin-board worthy! Bring to class on Monday.

AGENDA 8/20

Welcome Back, Seniors!!!!

Welcome and Introductions
First Day Letter for Parents and Optional Parent Homework Assignment
First Day PPT: Overview of AP Lit

HW: Bring Ready Player One tomorrow if you have a copy.