AP Literature

8/8 Monday:  EQ: What guidelines and procedures make class time more 
effective and efficient?
1.  Welcome, class guidelines & procedures, calendar
HW: Read Oedipus Rex, Perrine; Senior Project Manual

8/9 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary?  2. How do the levels of questions 
affect interpretation?

Assessment Prompts: What are examples of questions at levels 1, 2, or 3? 

1.Vocab 1Terms & Definitions  RL5;RC3 
2. Students read “The Chaser” and answer leveled questions about the text. 
Teacher will clarify differences between levels 1, 2, and 3 questions. RL1-3; 
RC1, 2, 4; LSV 1
HW: Continue reading Oedipus Rex and Senior Manual. Create three different 
level 1, 2, and 3 questions from manual-due Friday. Begin defining *Literary 
Terms Handout, #1-40.

8/10 Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze 
diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?
Assessment Prompts: What is diction? What qualities constitute an effective 
senior project topic & product? 
1. Voice Lesson #1  RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Senior Project Topic/Product Discussion LSV 1

8/11Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? How does Oedipus conform to this image?  3. What is the function of 
the chorus in Greek Tragedy? 4. How does Oedipus conform to the image of the 
tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: What does Aristotle believe about tragedy? How is Oedipus 
a tragic hero?
1. Vocab 1:ex 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Oedipus Rex –Aristotle’s concept of tragedy, tragic hero, archetype of the 
hero, function of the chorus RL1-3; RC1,2,4

8/12Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the requirements for Senior 
Project Letters of Intent and Signs of Commitment?
Assessment Prompts: How does diction affect interpretation? What do students 
need to include in their Letters of Intent and Signs of Commitment?
1 Voice Lesson #2  RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Oedipus Rex analysis
3. Turn in questions from Tuesday’s lesson. RL1-3; RC1,2,4
4. Requirements for Letter of Intent/Sign of Commitment LSV 1; C1-2; W1-4
HW: Senior Project Topics & Product Ideas Due 8/15

8/15 Monday:  EQ: What are the requirements for Senior Project Letters of 
Intent and Signs of Commitment?
1.  Media Center for senior project research & Letter of Intent W1-4; C1-2
HW: Read Oedipus Rex, Perrine; Senior Project Manual

8/16Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts 
of tragedy? How does Oedipus conform to this image?  3. What is the function 
of the chorus in Greek Tragedy? 4. How does Oedipus conform to the image of 
the tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: How is Oedipus a tragic hero?
1.Vocab 1:3&4 RL5;RC3 
2. Oedipus Rex analysis RL1-3; RC1,2,4
HW: Continue reading Oedipus Rex and Senior Manual.

8/17Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? How does Oedipus conform to this image?  3. What is the function of 
the chorus in Greek Tragedy? 4. How does Oedipus conform to the image of the 
tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: What is diction? 
1. Voice Lesson #3  RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Oedipus Rex reading quiz RL1-3; RC1,2,4
3. Oedipus Rex Analysis RL1-3; RC1,2,4

8/18Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? How does Oedipus conform to this image?  3. What is the function of 
the chorus in Greek Tragedy? 4. How does Oedipus conform to the image of the 
tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: In what ways is this play considered a true tragedy?
1. Vocab 1:ex 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Oedipus Rex –Group analysis questions RL1-3; RC1,2,4

8/19Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the elements of Toulmin’s 
Analysis of Argumentation? How does using claim, data, warrant make writing 
more effective?
Assessment Prompts: How does diction affect interpretation? What 
constitutes ‘data’ in writing? 
1 Voice Lesson #2  RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Composition Instruction-Claim, Data, Warrant W1-2; C1

8/22 Monday:  EQ: 1.What are the Aristotelian concepts of tragedy? How does 
Oedipus conform to this image? 2.What is the function of the chorus in Greek 
Tragedy? 3.How does Oedipus conform to the image of the tragic hero?4. What 
techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, detail, imagery, syntax, 
and tone?

Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1 
Finish Oedipus Analysis/Nature of the Tragic Flaw RL1-3; RC1,2,4 
HW: Finish Oedipus Rex essay; study vocabulary

8/23Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts 
of tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic 
hero? 4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be 
punished, continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative 
language, imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How is Macbeth a tragic hero?
1.Vocab Quiz #1 RL5;RC3 
2. Macbeth Objective Questions RL1-3; RC1,2,4
HW: Finish reading Macbeth & Kite Runner; complete Letter of Intent

8/24Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: What is diction? 
1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Elizabethan tragedy & Macbeth Intro RL1-3; RC1,2,4
HW: Finish reading Macbeth & Kite Runner; complete Letter of Intent

8/25Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero?
Assessment Prompts: In what ways is this play considered a true tragedy?
1. Vocab 2: Terms & Definitions & ex 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. 32-Second Macbeth  RL1-3; RC1,2,4;LSV1
HW: Finish reading Macbeth & Kite Runner; complete Letter of Intent

8/26Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero? 
4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be punished, 
continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative language, 
imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How does diction affect interpretation? How does text 
support each film interpretation?
1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.Review Macbeth Obj Questions RL1-3; RC1,2,4;LSV1
3.Act I analysis through text & film clips RL1-3; RC1,2,4;LSV1 
HW: Finish reading Macbeth & Kite Runner; complete Letter of Intent
*Oedipus Essays will be returned Monday, 8/29, for revision.

8/29Monday:  EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero? 
4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be punished, 
continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative language, 
imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How does the text support each film interpretation?
Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1 
Macbeth analysis of Act I, scenes 1&2 through text and film clips.  RL1-3; 
RC1,2,4 
HW: Macbeth objective questions. Due Thurs.

8/30Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts 
of tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic 
hero? 4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be 
punished, continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative 
language, imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How is Macbeth a tragic hero?
1.Vocab 2:3&4RL5;RC3 
2. Guidance Day 
HW: Macbeth objective questions. Due Thurs.

8/31Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero? 
4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be punished, 
continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative language, 
imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: What is diction? 
1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Analyze Macbeth’s response to fear in Act II, scene 4  RL1-3; RC1,2,4 
HW: Macbeth objective questions. Due Thurs

9/1Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero? 
4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be punished, 
continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative language, 
imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How does Shakespeare show Macbeth’s emotions through 
dialogue?
1. Vocab 2: 5&6 RL5;RC3
2. Group discussions analyzing textual evidence of Macbeth’s inner turmoil in 
Act III, scene 4. RL1-3; RC1,2,4;LSV1

9/2Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How does Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic hero? 
4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be punished, 
continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative language, 
imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear?
Assessment Prompts: How does diction affect interpretation? How does text 
support each film interpretation?
1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.Literary Term 1-40*  Test RL5;RC3
Act III, scene 4 analysis through text & film clips RL1-4; RC1,2,4;W1-2; LSV1 
HW: Write a 1-page analysis reflection of the clip which most accurately 
demonstrates Shakespeare’s characterization of Macbeth.

9/5 Monday:  Labor Day Holiday
9/6 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How do Oedipus/Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic 
hero? 4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be 
punished, continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative 
language, imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear? 
6. What is the function of the chorus in Greek Tragedy?
1.Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Tragedy Review
HW: Study for vocab quiz & tragedy test.
Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner? How do readers determine theme?
1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Kite Runner – discuss structure, style, symbolism, historical/social 
values, and themes seen in work. RL1-3; RC1,2,4

Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the Aristotelian concepts of 
tragedy? 3. How do Oedipus/Macbeth conform to Aristotle’s image of a tragic 
hero? 4. Why does Macbeth, who knows his actions are evil and will be 
punished, continue to choose evil? 5. How do Shakespearean figurative 
language, imagery, and other dramatic cues reveal Macbeth’s response to fear? 
6. What is the function of the chorus in Greek Tragedy?
1. Vocab Quiz #2 RL5;RC3
2. Tragedy Test A. RL1-3; RC1-4

Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner? How do readers determine theme?

Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1 
Kite Runner – discuss structure, style, symbolism, historical/social values, 
and themes seen in work. RL1-3; RC1,2,4 
 
9/12 Monday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the components of an 
annotated bibliography?
1.Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1
2.Media Center for research & work on annotated bibliography. W1-4; C1-2

9/13 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What is the author’s purpose of using 
flashback and first person limited narrator in the novel?
1. Vocab Unit 3 terms & defs, ex. 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Kite Runner analysis – focus on structure of the flashback and the use of 
the first person narrator. RL1-5; RC1-4; LSV 1

9/14Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner? How does the author develop theme? 3. How do author interviews 
affect reader interpretation of a work?
1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Kite Runner – NPR & BBC interview with Hosseini. RL1-5; RC1-4; LSV 1
HW: Reflection page from interviews. “How do interviews affect your 
interpretation of the novel?”

9/15Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner? How does the author develop theme? 3. How does the author use 
metaphor and irony to set tone and mood?

1. Vocab 3:3&4  RL5;RC3
2. Kite Runner analysis –Focus on theme, metaphor, irony, and symbolism. RL1-
3; RC1-4

9/16 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner, and how does the author develop them? 3. How does the author use 
metaphor and irony to set tone and mood? 4. What is passive voice, and why 
should writers avoid it?

Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1 
Active/Passive Voice lesson C1 
Kite Runner – Objective questions based on theme, metaphor, irony, tone, and 
mood  RL1-3; RC1,2,4 
 
9/19 Monday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do author interviews affect reader 
interpretation of a work?

1.Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Kite Runner – NPR & BBC interview with Hosseini. RL1-5; RC1-4; LSV 1
HW: Reflection page from interviews. “How do interviews affect your 
interpretation of the novel?” **Avoid passive voice!!

9/20 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner? How does the author develop theme? 3. What strategies are 
helpful in analyzing ap-style objective questions? 4. How does the author use 
metaphor and irony to set tone and mood?
1. Vocab Unit 3 terms & defs, ex. 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Kite Runner – Objective questions based on theme, metaphor, irony, tone, 
and mood  RL1-3; RC1,2,4

9/21Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-interpretive 
perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?
1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Critical approaches to literature project RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-2;LSV1-2

9/22Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. How do the major critical-
interpretive perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?
1. Vocab 3 Quiz  RL5;RC3
2. Critical approaches to literature project RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-2;LSV1-2

9/23 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are themes found in the novel 
Kite Runner, and how does the author develop them? 3. How does the author use 
metaphor and irony to set tone and mood? 4. What is passive voice, and why 
should writers avoid it?
 
1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1 
2.Active/Passive quick review 
3.Kite Runner in-class, timed essay 
 

9/26 Monday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do we know what we know? How do we 
express uncertainty about what we know through language?

1.Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Hamlet –Act I, scene i, determining theme from textual analysis BLRL1,2; 
BLRC1,2,4

HW: Determine key word from Act I, scene i, that helps determine the scene’s 
theme.

9/27 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. How do authors develop theme? 3. What 
is a motif and how are motifs used to develop theme?

1. Vocab Unit4 terms & defs, ex. 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Trace the motif of corruption, sickness, and decay through Act I. BLRL1,2; 
BLRC1,2,4
HW: Trace the motif of madness through Act II. Due Thursday.

9/28Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-interpretive 
perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Critical approaches to literature project RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-2;LSV1-2

9/29Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What is a motif and how are motifs 
used to develop theme?

1. Vocab 4: 3&4  RL5;RC3 
2. Analyze motifs in Act II & Hamlet’s soliloquies in II and III. BLRL1,2; 
BLRC1,2,4

9/30 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What is a motif and how are motifs 
used to develop theme?

1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.Analyze Hamlet’s soliloquies in II and III. BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4
3.****HAMLET READING QUIZ Acts 1-5!!!!!

10/3 Monday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are effective ways to understand 
Shakespeare’s use of characterization?

1.Voice Lesson RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Hamlet –Act I, scene ii, determining characterization from textual 
analysis BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4

HW: Hamlet’s Character worksheet

10/4 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are effective ways to understand 
Shakespeare’s use of characterization?

1. Vocab Unit4 ex. 5&6  RL5;RC3
2. Act III, scene ii – the Mousetrap Scene. Determining characterization from 
textual analysis. BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4
HW: Hamlet’s Character worksheet

10/5 Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze 
diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-
interpretive perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Critical approaches to literature project RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-2;LSV1-2 

10/6Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. How do Shakespearean tragedies 
compare with classic tragedies? 3. How does Hamlet conform to Aristotle’s 
image of a tragic hero? 4. Where is the turning point, or climax, of the play 
Hamlet?

1. Vocab 4 Quiz  RL5;RC3 
2. Analyze Act III, scene iii, for turning point & Hamlet’s role as a tragic 
hero. BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4

10/7 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do Shakespearean tragedies compare 
with classic tragedies? 3. How does Hamlet conform to Aristotle’s image of a 
tragic hero? 4. Where is the turning point, or climax, of the play Hamlet?

1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.Analyze Act III, scene iii, for turning point & Hamlet’s role as a tragic 
hero. BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4

10/11 Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in 
the understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are effective ways to 
understand Shakespeare’s text?

1. Vocab Unit 5: terms, definitions, exercises 1&2 RL5;RC3
2. Act IV, scene iii. Analyze scene with AP style objective questions. 
BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4
HW: Hamlet  Act IV analysis worksheet

10/12 Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze 
diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-
interpretive perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Continue Tuesday analysis. BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4
3. Critical approaches to literature project RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-2;LSV1-2 

10/13Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are effective ways to understand 
Shakespeare’s text?

1. Vocab 5, ex 3&4 RL5;RC3 
2. Hamlet/ Death of a Salesman reading day. ***Club Day Photos!  BLRL1,2; 
BLRC1,2,4


10/14 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are effective ways to understand 
Shakespeare’s text?

1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.In-Class timed, analysis essay on Hamlet  BLRL1,2; BLRC1,2,4

10/17 Monday:  EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. What are the correct ways to use MLA 
or APA format to write and document research?  

1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2.  Writing the Senior Project research paper. Using MLA & APA format 
correctly. W1-4; C1-2

10/18  Tuesday:  EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in 
the understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. What are the correct ways to use 
MLA or APA format to write and document research?  

1. Vocab Unit 5: 5&6  RL5;RC3
2.  Writing the Senior Project research paper. Using MLA & APA format 
correctly.W1-4; C1-2

10/19 Wednesday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze 
diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-
interpretive perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1. Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Death of a Salesman Critical Theory Presentations RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-
2;LSV1-2

10/20Thursday: EQ: 1. How does the study of Greek/Latin root words aid in the 
understanding of complex vocabulary? 2. How do the major critical-
interpretive perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1. Vocab 5, practice RL5;RC3 
2. Death of a Salesman Critical Theory Presentations RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-
2;LSV1-2

10/21 Friday: EQ: 1. What techniques do we use to interpret/analyze diction, 
detail, imagery, syntax, and tone?  2. How do the major critical-interpretive 
perspectives affect how readers interpret literature?

1.Voice Lesson   RL1-2; LSV 1
2. Death of a Salesman Critical Theory Presentations RL1-5; RC1-4; W1-4;C1-
2;LSV1-2
3. Vocab Quiz 5 RL5;RC3