Today's Agenda

Today's class will be devoted to baseline testing. The multiple choice and essay segments will take the entire class.

Homework: Remember to read and take notes through chapter two of Sound and Sense

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Today's Agenda

SA: What is the difference between "good" poetry and "bad" poetry?

1. Poetry brainstorming activity
2. Group discussion
3. Chapter one of Sound and Sense
4. Reading and analyzing "The Eagle"
5. Taking a side: "My Papa's Waltz"

Homework:
1. By Tuesday, read and take notes through chapter two of Sound and Sense
2. By TOMORROW: SUMMER READING!

Today's Agenda

SA: Why did you decide to take this AP class? No...really...

1. Syllabus, policies, and procedures
2. Course overview and expectations
3. Summer reading discussion

Homework:
1. Two page definition esay: what is poetry?
2. Summer Reading due by Friday
3. Signed policy form