Writing Assignment (typed) Due Monday, 9/16:

A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning.

Focusing on one symbol found in your reading of Beloved, write a short essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work up to this point and what it reveals about the characters or themes. Do not merely summarize the plot.

Beloved Reading Due:

Monday, 9/16: Sections 19 & 20

Tuesday, 9/17: FLEX TIME (No Class)

Wednesday, 9/18: Sections 21-25 (End of Part Two of the novel) 

Thursday, 9/19: Preparation for AP Timed Writing #1 (Poetry) 

Friday, 9/20: Timed Writing #1 (Poetry)

Monday, 9/23: Sections 26-28 (Completion of novel); Culminating paper on Beloved assigned assigned

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Outside Reading:

The Bluest Eye & The Piano Lesson Due Tuesday, 10/1