Pride and Prejudice Reading Schedule

AP Literature and Composition
Reading Schedule: Pride and Prejudice

Essential questions for learning and understanding:
• What different attitude toward “female accomplishment” does the novel present? To what extent do these different attitudes function as a critical commentary on female education and gender relations?
• What effect do instances of irony and sarcasm have on the reader? How does Austen’s narrative style help reinforce her critical perspective on social class and gender relations in Regency England?
• To what extent are pride and prejudice characteristics that shape the attitudes of different characters, such as Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth, Mrs. Bennet, Charlotte Lucas, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, etc.? Does the novel present different notions of pride?
• Can Elizabeth Bennet be considered a progressive, even rebellious female character who goes against social expectations set upon women?

The following are homework assignments to be completed on the specified date. Assignments are subject to change and will be determined by the teacher.
Day One: Monday, January 25, 2010
• Read background information and literary devices in P&P (handout) and “Notes” and “Pointers” pages 5-8 in Pride and Prejudice.
• Using Cornell Notes- take notes focusing on the following:
 How the quotes for support are used
 Sentence structure/variety used
 Historical context of the novel
 Themes
 Vocabulary- Define unknown terms!
• Be prepared for a quiz!

Day Two: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
• Read Chapters 2-6 (pages 13-34)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.

Day Three: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
• Read Chapters 7-12 (pages 35-62)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.

Day Four: Thursday, January 28, 2010
• Read Chapters 13-18 (pages 63-98)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.

Day Five: Weekend Homework- Friday, January 29, 2010
• Read Chapters 19-30 (pages 99-154) – COMPLETE Multiple Choice Questions!
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.
Day Six: Monday, February 1, 2010
• Read Chapters 31-36 (pages 155-186)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.
• Create open-ended questions for Socratic Discussion AND prepare responses for Unit Essential Questions

Day Seven: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
• Read Chapters 37- 42 (pages 187-212)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.

Day Eight: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
• Read Chapters 43-48 (pages 213-254)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.

Day Nine: Thursday, February 4, 2010
• Read Chapters 49-54 (pages 255-288)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.
• Finish Open Mind if needed.

Day Ten: Friday, February 5, 2010
• Read Chapters 55-61, end (pages 289-end)
• Keep a Dialectical Journal on these chapters- focus on characters and literary devices used to convey meaning. Your journals will be checked daily. They will be used for later assignments.
• Be prepared for a reading check quiz.
• Dialectical journals due Monday, February 8 for assessment. All journals must be organized and stapled by assignment # and date.

*Remember to be prepared for daily journal checks and reading quizzes!

* Dialectical journals are worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points! Refer to the Dialectical Journal Rubric for requirements and expectations.