Purpose

Oddly enough, the purpose for studying Seabiscuit in AP English Language and Composition is to understand ... purpose!  Through an in-depth analysis of this great nonfiction work, we shall endeavor to understand how authors craft their books with specific goals in mind.  What's the author's purpose in her organization?  Characterization?  We shall answer such questions as:
        How does the organization add to the effectiveness of this book?
        How does the author manipulate the diction and syntax to simulate movement,  
             especially during the horse races?
        How does Hillenbrand use tone as a stylistic device?
We'll start the year with a brief review of writing and analytical skills.  We'll look for tone, figurative language, and other literary delights; however, during this unit I will guide you away from AP Lit and into AP Lang., so you will see a lot of new material.  Get ready!

 Supplemental Materials

To the right you will find a table with links to websites devoted to Seabiscuit, the book, and the author.  I encourage you to explore these pages to supplement your experience as you read Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand.  If you find any additional information on the web that you think your peers would like, let me know and I'll add it here.  Thanks!