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 AP-Indep Novel

 

​Finding an accompanying piece to your Independent Novel


1.  Use the DESTINY catalog to find a poem, speech, essay, or other print piece by searching relevant keywords.


2.  Use the Advanced Search feature of the Literature Databases below to find print and/or audiovisual pieces.

Literature Resource Center

AP Images

Discovery Education Streaming Video


3.  To find other audio/visual pieces, try the links on our Presentation Tools pathfinder.

 
 

 Poetry

 
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Poetry & Poetry Resources
1. Browsing poetry on the shelves, including works by individual poets & anthologies:
a.) All poetry in CB West library is in the 800's section, ending in -1. For example:
811 - American poetry
821 - British poetry
831 - German poetry
841 - French poetry
851 - Italian poetry
861 - Spanish & Portuguese poetry
871 - Latin poetry
881 - Greek poetry
891 - Poetry of other nationalities (Russian, Asian, Indian, etc.)
 
Poetry anthologies (collected works) are found in 808.81, 810.8, 810.9, 820.8, 820.9.
b.) Poetry may also be found in books with call numbers ending in -8, i.e.: 818, 828, etc. These represent collections of poetry, prose, and plays.
c.) Poetry analysis & essays can be found in both the nonfiction & reference sections of the library.
Nonfiction - call numbers end in .52, i.e.: 811.52 FRO = analysis of Robert Frost poems.
Reference - all collections of poetry criticism are in REF 809.1.
d.) To search the online catalog for individual poets, or poetry in general, use DESTINY.
 
2. Searching for poetry criticism & biographical information in the Electronic Databases:
 
 
3. Poetry on the web:
Academy of American Poets http://www.poets.org/
The Poetry Foundation http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
Library of Congress: Poetry http://www.loc.gov/poetry/
Internet Poetry Archive http://www.ibiblio.org/dykki/poetry/
 

 Book Trailers

 
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AP Language Summer Reading

Rhetorically analyze your Summer Reading Book … with all the tools you have learned so far
 
Using MovieMaker, PhotoStory, or PowerPoint, create a mini-documentary or Public Service Announcement that pushes your book’s agenda.
Your goal is to hook the audience into believing the agenda of your summer reading book

Requirements:
1. Use the quotes that you flagged this summer.
2. Use 10-12 intriguing and/or appropriate photographs and/or video clips.
3. Either narrate or use text on screen. Use minimal, but effective statements.
4. Use appropriate music to set the tone of the movie.
5. Utilize the flip camera to create original footage.
   Think about including thought-provoking statements and/or questions.
   Have a catchy lead-in, or end with a cliff hanger or a controversial issue.
 
Use the Presentation Tools pathfinder to find copyright friendly images and sound clips!
 
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10th Grade English
Creating a Book Trailer
 
Using MovieMaker, PhotoStory, or PowerPoint, create a movie trailer promoting your independent novel.
Your goal is to hook the audience into wanting to read your book!

In addition to the elements listed on Ms. Waldron's assignment sheet, your final project should include:
 
15-20 appropriately images and videos which intrigue the viewers about the story.
Appropriate music.
Three properly cited quotes.
The same mood and tone as your novel.
A works cited page that cites ALL of your sources.
An ending slide with a quality image of the cover.
 
 
 
Use the Presentation Tools pathfinder to find copyright friendly images and sound clips!
 

 Crucible

 
 

 Beowulf

 

​Beowulf/Sir Gawain....compare & contrast paper

BOOKS!

1. Try the reserve cart of books pulled for your class.
2. Use the DESTINY card catalog to find your own books, especially on your choice of hero, monster, god, etc.

ELECTRONIC DATABASES:

1. Best databases for literature searches:

Literature Resource Center

Awesome Stories

eBooks on EBSCOhost (inside POWER Library database)


2. Best databases for general research on heroes, gods, monsters:

Student Resource Center

WEBSITES:


Beowulf in Hypertext

Resources for the Study of Beowulf

Beowulf in Cyberspace
Beowulf Overview
Beowulf Room
British Library Online: Beowulf
Bartleby.com: Beowulf
Beowulf to Buzzwords: Changing Language Over Time