Part II: Summer Research (IOC Preparation) In addition to reading the Packet of Selected Poems, please become familiar with the following texts this summer—whether that be reading the texts, researching the texts for major themes, motifs, symbols, etc., or interviewing someone who is familiar with these texts. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (ISBN-10: 01743273537) The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway (ISBN-10: 0684843323) Snows of Kilimanjaro, Hills like White Elephants, A Clean, Well-lighted Place, The Short Happy Life of Frances Macomber, and The Killers A. Foundation for Research You must find out biographical information about one of the assigned poets listed below through reputable sources. Pick two poems from the list of corresponding poems to poets to research and discuss. Make sure you address historical and social context. Tie both of these poems and their meaning to your poet’s life. You will write your findings in an essay of no less than 1200 words. You must follow MLA format and cite the sources you use. Make sure Wikipedia is not one of your sources. This essay will be submitted through turnitin.com on or before July 31, 2013 at 11:59p.m. Your paper must be formatted with one inch margins, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12 pt. font. You must provide a cover sheet that includes your word count and a references page. Be aware that all students will know all poems from all poets on this list. The summer reading assignment is broken down by students’ last names. First Letter of your Last Name Poet to Research Poems 9. Buffalo Bill’s Humanity I Love You If there are any heavens my mother A - H E. E. Cummings will I thank You God for most this amazing Next to of course god America My Love Is Building a Building The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock The Hollow Men The Journey Of The Magi I - P T. S. Eliot Aunt Helen Morning At The Window Mungojerrie And Rumpelteazer Tract Landscape With The Fall Of Icarus The Adorations Of The Kings The Last Words Of My English Q – Z William Carlos Williams Grandmother The Red Wheelbarrow Between Walls The Young Housewife
Part II: Summer Research (IOC Preparation) In addition to reading the Packet of Selected Poems, please become familiar with the following texts this summer—whether that be reading the texts, researching the texts for major themes, motifs, symbols, etc., or interviewing someone who is familiar with these texts. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (ISBN-10: 01743273537) The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway (ISBN-10: 0684843323) Snows of Kilimanjaro, Hills like White Elephants, A Clean, Well-lighted Place, The Short Happy Life of Frances Macomber, and The Killers A. Foundation for Research You must find out biographical information about one of the assigned poets listed below through reputable sources. Pick two poems from the list of corresponding poems to poets to research and discuss. Make sure you address historical and social context. Tie both of these poems and their meaning to your poet’s life. You will write your findings in an essay of no less than 1200 words. You must follow MLA format and cite the sources you use. Make sure Wikipedia is not one of your sources. This essay will be submitted through turnitin.com on or before July 31, 2013 at 11:59p.m. Your paper must be formatted with one inch margins, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12 pt. font. You must provide a cover sheet that includes your word count and a references page. Be aware that all students will know all poems from all poets on this list. The summer reading assignment is broken down by students’ last names. First Letter of your Last Name Poet to Research Poems A - H E. E. Cummings 9. Buffalo Bill’s Humanity I Love You If there are any heavens my mother will I thank You God for most this amazing Next to of course god America My Love Is Building a Building I - P T. S. Eliot The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock The Hollow Men The Journey Of The Magi Aunt Helen Morning At The Window Mungojerrie And Rumpelteazer Q – Z William Carlos Williams Tract Landscape With The Fall Of Icarus The Adorations Of The Kings The Last Words Of My English Grandmother The Red Wheelbarrow Between Walls The Young Housewife
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