Yep, Multiple Choice

Ah, I know that some of you are groaning with the thought of multiple choice reentering our classroom with a flourish. However, from our first couple of practices, utilizing our close reading and breaking down the four types of multiple choice questions (factual, technical, analytical, and inferential), we have found success in using strategies and relying on your poetic and prose analysis skills.

Our first 4 multiple choice practices are not for a content grade. However, you are receiving participation points for volunteering explanations. Hence if you were absent, you will need to show me your completion of these multiple choice practices for your points.

Onto the specific hours...

2:

• In regards to MC Passage 1 for "Now Goes Under," prior to finding out the answers and your overall practice score, we looked at the four types of AP Lit multiple choice questions (as listed above) and determined which are "bing" and "time-eaters" for strategy. Then, we applied this knowledge to identifying each multiple choice question for type. Then, you heard the answers and volunteers explained why it was correct and why the other options were incorrect. 
• In regards to MC Passage 2 for the prose passage, we read and identified the questions prior to close reading. Then, you had 12 minutes to complete the reading and answer the questions. We handled the answers in the same manner as passage 1. 
• In regards to MC Passage 3 for that 14 line poem (note I did not identify the type - wink), you close read and answered questions with a partner. Tomorrow, the partnerships will explain 2 of the answers to the class. 
• Homework shall be Box Prompt for Sonnet 138. 

4:

• To start class, we played with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, looking at its content, its structure, and its galloping potential!
• In regards to MC Passage 1 for "Now Goes Under," prior to finding out the answers and your overall practice score, we looked at the four types of AP Lit multiple choice questions (as listed above) and determined which are "bing" and "time-eaters" for strategy. Then, we applied this knowledge to identifying each multiple choice question for type. Then, you heard the answers and volunteers explained why it was correct and why the other options were incorrect. 
• In regards to MC Passage 2 for the prose passage, we read and identified the questions prior to close reading. Time yourself for the close reading and answering of questions - 12 minutes is your limit.
• And, make sure to complete the Sonnet 138 Box Prompt!