Thursday, May 16, 2019

Onwards and Upwards! May 16, 2019

Focus: What does it mean to live a (nonfictional) meaningful life?

1. Warming up with my last call for your final tasks:
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.

2. Enjoying the ending of Stranger Than Fiction

HW:
1. Three good things
2. Timshel
3. Stay in touch (for real!).

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Picnic and Senior Spotlight: May 15, 2019

Focus: What does it mean to live a (nonfictional) meaningful life?

1. Warming up with my last call for your final tasks:
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.
2. Spotlighting my seniors:
  • Are you going to college? Taking a gap year? If yes, where, and what might you study / do?
  • What would be the ultimate graduation gift?
  • Any final thank-you's to those you are leaving behind?
  • Favorite senior year memory?
3. Enjoying our A.P. Lit picnic!


HW:
1. Turn in all of your books.
2. Complete (and print, if typed) your letter)
3. Polish and print your legacy.
4. Submit your online course evaluation, linked HERE.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

What's Stranger Than Fiction? May 14, 2019

Focus: What does it mean to live a meaningful (nonfictional) life?

Remember that tomorrow is our class picnic and our senior spotlight! We'll meet in here first.

1. Warming up with our final to-do list reminder:
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.
2. Start watching Stranger Than Fiction 

HW:
1. Turn in all of your books.
2. Complete (and print, if typed) your letter)
3. Polish and print your legacy.
4. Submit your online course evaluation, linked HERE.

Monday, May 13, 2019

The To-Do List, Day 3: May 13, 2019

Focus: What does it mean to live a meaningful (nonfictional) life?

1. Warming up with our final three good things together

2.  Offering you your final in-class time to accomplish the following tasks:
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.
3. Start watching Stranger Than Fiction 

HW:
1. Turn in all of your books.
2. Complete (and print, if typed) your letter)
3. Polish and print your legacy.
4. Submit your online course evaluation, linked HERE.

Friday, May 10, 2019

The Final To-Do List, Part 2: May 10, 2019

Focus: How do we finish the year in A.P. Literature?

1. Warming up with an overview of the final tasks to accomplish before you go
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students. Please take your time with these and complete them thoughtfully.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.
2. Taking time to compose letters and fill out course evaluations

3. Turning in books (if you have them)

HW:
1. Turn in all of your books.
2. Complete (and print, if typed) your letter)
3. Polish and print your legacy.
4. Submit your online course evaluation, linked HERE.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Your Final To-Do List: May 9, 2019

Focus: How do we finish the year in A.P. Literature?

1. Warming up with an overview of the final tasks to accomplish before you go
  • Turn in all books.
  • Complete and print your letter to future AP Lit students.
  • Complete and print your legacy (the essay you're most proud of and would like to be used as an example--you can leave your name on or off).
  • Submit your online course evaluation, which you can access by clicking HERE.
2. Taking time to compose letters and fill out course evaluations

3. Turning in books (if you have them)

HW:
1. Turn in all of your books.
2. Complete (and print, if typed) your letter)
3. Polish and print your legacy.
4. Submit your online course evaluation, linked HERE.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

The Test Is Done! May 8, 2019

Focus: How do you get the most out of your A.P. experience?

1. Warming up: How'd it go?

2. Relaxing with my new favorite Ted Talk for people leaving the structured world of high school

HW:
We'll have a final checklist to tackle tomorrow, but it's all stuff that can be completed during class.