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Exploring Fiction: Analyses & Discussions in College Literature Class

Dive into the world of fiction through multimedia sources, in-class discussions, and analysis of renowned works. Students explore various narratives, viewpoints, and characters in preparation for an upcoming college essay. The focus is on developing critical thinking skills and understanding literary devices such as plot structure, point of view, and character development. Engage with classic texts, draw discussion roles, participate in group analyses, and enhance your writing skills through multi-draft essays. Prepare to delve into the depths of storytelling and explore the nuances of tone, language, and detail in literature.

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Exploring Fiction: Analyses & Discussions in College Literature Class

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  1. AP Literature September 24-28 Multimedia Monday Introduction to Fiction College Essay Due Friday, Pass/Fail

  2. Multimedia Monday, 9/24 • Search and Blog • Source Fed Videos • Ted-Ed Fiction Jessica Wise • Student work on You Tube • Good Reads, etc., on Twitter • Oprah and Hasidic Jewish Community in NY • Chaim Potok and Brooklyn Crucifixion • Interview Search: John Updike, Anne Tyler, James Baldwin, Joyce Carol Oates, Jamaica Kincaid, James Joyce

  3. Monday: preparation for Fiction • Draw cards for Literature Circle Roles • Split class for Tuesday • A,C,E: “A&P,” pp. 14-17 • B,F,G: “Greasy Lake,” pp. 120-126

  4. Textbook reference pages: Story • Ch.1, pp. 13-14 • Epiphany • Checklist for Analyzing Plot, p.21

  5. Textbook Reference: Point of View • Ch.2 Point of View, pp.23-28 • Participant, observer, omniscient, editorial omniscience, limited/selective omniscience, objective POV, innocent/naïve narrator, stream of consciousness, interior monologue, total omniscience • Checklist: Point of View, p.72

  6. Textbook Reference Pages: Character • Ch.3, Character, pp.74-77. • Stock characters, motivation, flat v. Round • Static v. dynamic • Allusion • Anti-hero • Gratuitous act

  7. Group Analysis, Class Discussion • On the day before, each person at the table draws card for discussion role: plot structure, character, language, theme (4th person). The card will steer your notes while reading. • Before class, blog your response to the story. • Jigsaw with other people who share that card/topic from other tables • Return and share with your table. • Whole group discussion • Blog your response after the class discussion. • Draw card for the next day, rotate roles.

  8. Next Multi-draft Essay • Analysis of narrative • Focus on adolescence as revealed in character and voice, especially, age, education, income, geographical location and tone • Identify the author’s tone toward adolescent experience through language pattern and selection of detail, point of view. • Focus on selection of detail language pattern and tone essay and use of literary terminology • CONNECT Rubric

  9. Tuesday, 9/25 • John Updike, “A&P” pp.15-19, Questions, p.19 • Interview with Updike, pp.20-21. • T.C. Boyle, “Greasy Lake”pp.120-126.

  10. Wednesday, 9/25 • Anne Tyler, “Teenage Wasteland” pp.36-42 • Questions, p.42

  11. Thursday, 9/27 • James Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues” pp.43-63 • Questions, pp.63-64.

  12. Friday • College Essay due, electronically, please. • SSR! Syllabus reading or pleasure reading • Moved to Tuesday, October 2 • Joyce Carol Oates • “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” and • Jamaica Kincaid, “Girl” • Reminder: Multimedia Monday!

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