AP Writing Connection

Interrelation of literary pieces is a highly probable area of testing, aka the poetry prompt on the AP exam: it can generally illustrate the following question style--

Essential Qst. sketch - What Romantic qualities do both poem's share? * provide both quality and example * review Literary Period handout

pp1. Keats/Longfellow c/c

clswrk. 1. Write a 4-6 paragraph composition in response to Qst. 1.

hmwrk: 1. a. Outline a 4-6 paragraph composition in response to Qst. 2; b. Compose a task synopsis that analyzes the differing criteria of Qst. 3.
2. Research/Select/Print a sonnet from both Keats and Longfellow.

Rocks, Coyote, Indian Myths and the Whippoorwill

Indian Myths often deal with the
transformation and transmigration
of sentient creatures and beings.

1. Read the attached myths from Native American Indian Culture (in the link below).  Discuss several of the literary archetypes emerging from the oral tradition.  What do these cultural tales attempt to explain?

Some Mythical Animals of Indian Lore
Sounds of the Whippoorwill

2. Research and print a selection of excerpts representing a specialized focus on a family of myths from a past ancient non-Western culture. Outline at least 5 analytic points regarding your selection.