Advanced Placement Language and Composition
Periods 4 & 7
Extra Help Periods: 1, 5, 6, & 8
Periods 4 & 7
Extra Help Periods: 1, 5, 6, & 8
Quarter 4 Lesson Plans:
April 20 - 24: Monday: 1. Complete Gatsby Blog - All entries must be submitted by midnight tonight Tuesday - Friday: AP EXAM PREPARATION 1. Please sign in to your College Board Account and make sure your information is up to date. Also, please check your emails (including spam/junk folders) for an email from the College Board regarding a "survey." You'll need to complete this online survey ASAP. 2. Exam Details: Date of Online Exam: Wednesday, May 20th Time of Online Exam: 2:00PM Eastern Time Essay Question: Rhetorical Analysis Timing of Exam: 45 Minutes to Read and Construct a Response; 5 Minutes for Online Submission 3. Please click on the link below for College Board provided YouTube review sessions... https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement?SFMC_cid=EM300915-&rid=47252639 Here, you will find several (26) videos pertaining specifically to your exam. I know this will take some time, but you should be able to get through them. I STRONGLY encourage you to take notes during the sessions. The more work you put in now, the better prepared you'll be. Take your time, replay them as needed, and please contact me with any questions. This will be our focus for this week. If possible, try to get through these videos by the weekend so we can start something fresh on Monday (yes, still AP prep). With regards to grading this, let's keep it simple. After you've finished watching the videos and taking notes, simply send me a text letting me know. I'll put the "assignment" in for Friday. The AP Exam is coming soon, and I assure you that we will be ready for it. We've already seen the Rhetorical Analysis passage, we've spent countless classroom hours going through sample passages, discussing tactics, and practicing writing. With the forthcoming review over the next few weeks, I am confident we will be ready when the time comes. Stay focused, but don't let yourselves become overwhelmed. We're all in this together, and it'll be over before we know it. Stay safe, wash your hands, and keep in touch. All the best, Mr. Markowitz April 27 - May 1: Monday: 1. Complete AP Review Videos by the end of today - Taking notes is STRONGLY encouraged - Please text me once you've finished 2. Please visit MYAP.Collegeboard.com - Ensure your contact information is correct - Check your INBOX for any messages/information Tuesday - Friday: Continued AP Exam Preparation... 1. Please click on the link below https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition/exam 2. Once here, scroll down until you see SCORING INFORMATION FOR 2019-20 - Below that heading, you will see examples from the 2018 and 2019 exams that have been re-scored based on the updated 0-6 scale 3. Please click on the SCORING GUIDELINES for 2018 (Last column) - Scroll down to Question 2 (Rhetorical Analysis) and review the scoring rubric 4. Please click on the Sample Essay for 2018 and read the provided essays 5. Then, read the Scoring Commentary for each - Do NOT rush through this process. These are real essays written by real students and the scoring commentary provided will help clarify what the CollegeBoard is looking for when they evaluate YOUR essay. - While you read through the essays and commentary, have out your notes from the YouTube videos you watched to reinforce the information. 6. Please repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the 2019 Essays as well. As was the case last week, this is, admittedly, a solid amount of work. With that said, please be sure to pace yourself throughout the week. I understand many of you have other AP exams to prepare for, and I'm sure you're doing your best to divide your time accordingly. Remember, we're almost there. Once you've finished this week's work, please text me so I can give you a grade. Again, we're going with the "honor" system. If I can't trust you by now, we haven't accomplished much. I'll put the assignment in Powerschool for Monday, 5/4. Take your time and let me know if you have any questions. All the best, Mr. Markowitz May 4 - May 8: Monday: 1. Complete AP Sample Essays by the end of today - Please text me once you've finished Tuesday - Friday: 1. Please visit the following links: > https://myap.collegeboard.org/login - Ensure your contact information is correct - Check your INBOX for any messages/information > https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47252639 - This is the 2020 AP Exam Testing Guide > https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-student-exam-day-checklist.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47252639 - AP Exam Checklist > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoGgviqq4844oyQviUHOOddAaMOdDAqpk&SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47252639 - YouTube Videos to "walk you through" what happens on exam day > https://ap2020examdemo.collegeboard.org/ - This is the "Exam Demo" - PLEASE click this link, enter PRACTICE as your "AP ID," and follow along > https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/what-students-need-on-exam-day?SFMC_cid=EM307020-&rid=47252639 - This link will review everything you'll need for test day Exam Details: Date of Online Exam: Wednesday, May 20th Time of Online Exam: 2:00PM Eastern Time Essay Question: Rhetorical Analysis Timing of Exam: 45 Minutes to Read and Construct a Response; 5 Minutes for Online Submission YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR E-TICKET WHICH INCLUDES YOUR AP ID ON MONDAY, MARCH 18TH. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS CORRECT ON MYAP.COLLEGEBOARD.COM. Smart Kids, The above links are helpful and purposeful. With the AP exam approaching, the more information you can get about test-day procedures, the better prepared and less anxious you will be. Please take your time going through each of these links; I am giving you plenty of time to get through the information and process it all. Because I believe these links are so vital to your success on the exam, I am counting them as a grade. By Friday, please text me to let me know you've gone through them all thoroughly. With regards to the actual essay, please go through the various materials from class. I strongly encourage you to review all the materials and whatever notes you might have taken. Make sure you remember the key elements to the introduction! Rest assured we have written plenty of Rhetorical Analysis essays, we have attacked the concept with a variety of methods, and you are prepared to do your best. Trust yourself, review the materials, and it'll all be over before you know it. Should you have any questions, please text me. All the best, Mr. Markowitz May 11 - May 15: Monday: 1. Complete AP Links by the end of today - Please text me once you've finished Tuesday - Friday: 1. Review Exam Details and Information below (Yes, this is important stuff) Exam Details: Date of Online Exam: Wednesday, May 20th Time of Online Exam: 2:00PM Eastern Time Essay Question: Rhetorical Analysis Timing of Exam: 45 Minutes to Read and Construct a Response; 5 Minutes for Online Submission YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR E-TICKET WHICH INCLUDES YOUR AP ID ON MONDAY, MARCH 18TH. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS CORRECT ON MYAP.COLLEGEBOARD.COM. 2. Review your notes and materials for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay. Some Examples: - The "Highlighter Activity" > We highlighted the 5-10 most important lines in the passage, making sure to note something from each paragraph so our analysis would be holistic - The Nancy Mairs piece "On Being a Cripple" > We separated the passage into small sections to make focusing on Diction easier and clearer. > Remember that Diction creates Tone, and Tone sets Mood. In your analysis, you will certainly want to note a writer's word choice and the effects of those choices. - The Key Elements of the Introduction > Speaker, Target Audience, Topic, Objective, THESIS - The THESIS needs to directly and clearly respond to the task - Worth an entire essay point by itself, this sentence is the most important one you'll write 3. Prepare for Test Day... Being able to take a test from home sounds awesome, but it can come with challenges. Your objective this week is to make sure that your test-taking location is set and ready to go. With that said, there are few key elements you need to consider: A. Where will you take the test? You'll need a quiet place where you won't be interrupted. Your kitchen or dining room table might work, but if there are lot of people in your house who might walk in/out during your test, that might not work. Your bedroom might work, but again, you'll want to let the people in your house know what you're doing and that you can't be distracted. You need this time to be uninterrupted. If you're going to use your own bedroom, make you have a place to work. Sitting on your bed may sound comfy, but it's not optimal for test-taking. You'll want to use a desk/table so you can sit up straight and stay focused. Also, make sure you minimize distractions. Turn off the television and the music, turn off your phone, and make sure you are set up for success. B. Wake up and get dressed. I know this might sound silly, but hear me out. If you roll out of bed twelve minutes before your test and throw on yesterday's sweatpants and t-shirt and throw your hair into one of those fashionable bun things, you are NOT setting yourself up for success. Instead, go to sleep nice and early on Tuesday, set an alarm (remember those?) for Wednesday morning, wake up, take a shower, get dressed in actual clothing, and eat breakfast. Consider, for a second, how you function in your first-period class as opposed to your third-period class. When you're fully awake and alert, you function better. Also, (sorry for sounding like a total dad here) make sure you go to the bathroom before you begin the test. Again, your objective is to remove any/all distractions/interruptions so you can do your best. C. Logistics. You will have the option to print the passage. While the College Board suggests doing this to facilitate annotations, I caution you against that. Yes, I would print the passage to make it easier to read. However, as we have discussed in class, annotations take time. Even if your annotations are award-worthy, they will earn you ZERO points. My suggestion is to print the passage (make sure your printer works before Wednesday!), focus on the task while you read through it, and start your response as quickly as possible. Don't think, just write. Trust yourself that you will write smart stuff, and you'll be just fine. You will receive your E-Ticket on Monday, May 18th. You will need this in order to log in and take the test on Wednesday, May 20th. If, for some reason, you don't receive anything by dinner time, please log into MYAP.Collegeboard.com and check your inbox for any messages. Check your junk/spam mail. If you haven't received your E-Ticket by then, PLEASE contact me. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING TO TELL ME THERE IS A PROBLEM. On that note, it might not be a bad idea to walk through the DEMO again. The link is still posted above, and if you're feeling uneasy or anxious about test-day procedures, take some time and go back through it. With regards to grades, please don't worry. There will not be any "assignments" this week or next week. I want you to spend the time going through your materials, making sure everything is ready for next Wednesday, and not stressing too much. D. Confidence. Yes, it's the key to life. I know many of you are worried about the test, about all your tests. You have to know that you are prepared, that you're ready to do your best, and that all your tests will be over before you know it. If you spend this next week worrying and stressing, you are setting yourself up for failure. It's a passage. I have thrown a million of them at you this year, we have focused on analyzing rhetoric since September, and you have worked hard to prepare for this. You'll be just fine. 4. Extra Practice? Yes, if you want. I'm not making anything mandatory this week. But, if you feel you need more practice, please don't hesitate. You know where to find passages from previous testing years. If you want to write a practice essay, a practice introduction, a practice thesis sentence, that's fine. Feel free to email it to me, and I'll happily give you feedback. With that being said, please know that I am here for you. If you need anything, or have any questions or concerns, please text/call/email/facetime/whatever me. May 18 - May 22: Monday: 1. Review Exam details below 2. Keep an eye out for your E-Ticket - If you don't receive it by dinnertime, please log in to your Collegeboard account and check your inbox - DO NOT WAIT UNTIL WEDNESDAY TO TELL ME YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED IT! At that point, I will NOT be able to help you. Exam Details: Date of Online Exam: Wednesday, May 20th Time of Online Exam: 2:00PM Eastern Time Essay Question: Rhetorical Analysis Timing of Exam: 45 Minutes to Read and Construct a Response; 5 Minutes for Online Submission Tuesday: 1. Make sure you've checked the Exam Day Checklist - https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-student-exam-day-checklist.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47252639 2. Ensure your selected testing location has proper wifi connectivity, will be free from distractions/interruptions, and has the technology required (No, I would NOT suggest taking your exam on your phone). 3. Get to bed nice and early, don't spend your day worrying/stressing, and know you are ready to do your best. Wednesday: AP EXAM DAY 1. Make sure you Log on AT LEAST 35-40 MINUTES BEFORE EXAM START TIME to complete the necessary security questions. 2. Remember you'll have 40 minutes to Read, Analyze, and WRITE. Do not spend too much time annotating. 3. DON'T THINK. JUST WRITE. TRUST YOURSELF. 4. Make sure you write as much as possible in the allotted 40 minutes. 5. You'll have 5 minutes for the submission procedure, so I trust you've walked through the DEMO. GOOD LUCK, SMART KIDS! May 25 - May 29: Monday: 1. Smile because the AP Exam is behind us. 2. Let's start some new stuff... Okay, smart kids, it's time we start thinking about next year. Believe it or not, you're going to be seniors soon. And while senior year is full of fun and excitement (unless there is a pandemic), it does come with some stress, particularly in the first few months. As you will soon see, the college admissions process can be daunting. One of the most difficult parts of the process is the dreaded College Essay. Unlike most of the writing you've done in high school, this essay is all about YOU. What makes you unique? What makes you interesting? What makes you deserving of an acceptance letter? What makes you deserving of an open freshman seat as opposed to the tens of thousands of seniors who are competing with you for that seat? When school begins in the fall, your senior English teacher (AP Literature and Composition or English 12) will devote class time to working on these essays. You will have time to revise/rewrite your essays, tweak and polish them, and finally submit them. With that said, our objective here and now is NOT to produce a finished product. Rather, our objective is to complete a rough draft so you begin next year with something to work with as opposed to starting from scratch (you're welcome). The first step in writing the college essay is selecting a topic. Yes, it is more challenging than it sounds. Consider this... When a college admissions office receives countless applications, they begin by sifting through the black and white numerical data. GPA requirements, SAT scores, community service hours, etc. Once the pile of applications has been reduced using this criteria, the letters of recommendation and college essays become the focal points. The people who decide upon your admission want to know who you are. When you take away the GPA and all those numbers, what kind of person are you? Where have you come from? What have you really learned? Are you someone we want walking around our campus? Are you someone who will rise to the challenge and be successful? A lot to take in, I know. But not to worry, for I am here to help :) First, please click the link below https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/What-are-the-2020-2021-Common-Application-essay-prompts These are the Common App questions. Most colleges/universities, including SUNY schools, use the Common App questions or variations of them. So, even if you're not certain as to where you want to apply at this point (still PLENTY of time for that), you can still work on your essay and get it ready. Please look at the seven options and see which ones you can rule out. Try to narrow your selection to one-three choices. So what are you going to write about? What's going to be your topic? Well, here are some pointers to help. 1. You don't need a "sob story." Yes, some people use these and they can work, but don't feel slighted because you haven't experienced a horrible tragedy. 2. Considering the goal of being unique, there are a few topics you'll likely want to stay away from, only because so many students use them. If ten thousand students write about the same topic, sounding unique becomes almost impossible. Please do not take offense, but writing about your parents' divorce, the passing of a grandparent or great grandparent, or winning the big game will likely not work. Unless your story has the ability to truly stand out as remarkable, your essay might get lost in the shuffle and labeled as "another one of those." 3. Brainstorming is never a bad idea. Jot down whatever comes to mind because you never know what could turn into a solid college essay topic. 4. You could, of course, discuss the Common App questions or possible topics with your parents and/or siblings or other family members. Getting another perspective might help steer you in a direction. This week's assignment: A. Select one-three Common App Questions you would be comfortable writing about. B. Come up with a topic (or a list of a few). Please text/email me your assignment by Monday, June 1st. June 1 - June 15: We're just about at the end, Smart Kids. Your final assignment is to create a rough draft for your college essay. Remember, you don't have to worry about making it perfect. The purpose of this assignment is to give you something to start with in September. The more thought you put into it now, the easier your workload will be in the fall. A few things to keep in mind: 1. It has to be about you and must, in some way, illustrate how/why you are ready to embrace the challenge of college. 2. This is a relatively brief essay (word limit is 650 words), so try to be concise. No, you shouldn't worry about your word count at this point, but it is something to keep in mind as you tell your tale. 3. It is only a rough draft. You might end up scrapping the whole thing, making drastic changes after a couple months off, or revising considerably. Don't stress over trying to make it perfect. 4. Please email me your completed rough draft by June 15th. With that being said, I must say that I have truly enjoyed teaching all of you this year. While our year together was shortened due to unpredictable circumstances, I do hope you enjoyed your AP Language and Composition experience. I can also assure you that you will be in excellent hands next year with Mr. Doyle. He knows his stuff, he knows the test inside and out, and he is looking forward to getting to know all of you. While I won't be your teacher anymore, please know that you are welcome to pop in anytime next year if you need anything. You know where to find me. Stay safe, embrace the warming weather, and enjoy your summer vacation. Hopefully, I'll see you all in September. All the best, Mr. Markowitz (Marko) Quarter 3 Lesson Plans: February 3 - 7: Monday: Begin Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture Tuesday: 1. Collect Rhetorical Analysis Essay Assignments 2. TLL: Continued Reading and Discussion Wednesday - Friday: 1. TLL: Reading and Discussion February 9 - 13: Monday - Friday: 1. Finish reading and discussing The Last Lecture 2. Distribute February Break Assignment February 17 - 21: NO SCHOOL February 24 - 28: Monday - Wednesday: 1. Review Rhetorical Analysis Essays 2. Re-Examine the Rubric 3. Common Errors/Mistakes 4. Student-Teacher Writing Conferences 5. Re-Write Opportunities... Thursday: 1. Introduction to the AP Synthesis Essay - Question format and expectiations - DOs and DON'Ts - Strategies, Techniques, and Tips 2. Examine and Discuss the 2019 Synthesis Question and Scoring Rubric 3. Discussion of the "Pre-Read" Section - RULE #1 = USE EVERY SECOND! Friday: 1. Preparation for Monday's in-class writing assignment (a "Pre-Read") - Examine the TASK - Evaluate the SOURCES and UNDERLINE/CIRCLE what is useful/applicable - Construct a CLEAR, DEFINITIVE THESIS March 2 - 6: Monday: 1. In-Class Essay Assignment (40 Minutes): Synthesis Essay - Will be graded based on the AP Synthesis Rubric Tuesday: 1. Begin a new book :) Wednesday - Friday: 1. Reading and Discussion... - Focal Points: > Exposition, Author's Purpose, Rhetorical Strategies > Character Development and the Significance of Setting March 9 - 13: Monday: 1. Finish reading and discussing Chapter 3 Tuesday: 1. Al Capone: Icon (Film) 2. Class Discussion: - Societal Themes/Implications - Significance of Setting - Connections to text Wednesday: (SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED) Thursday: 1. Conclude Al Capone film Friday: (NO SCHOOL for students) March 16 - 20: Monday - Friday: NO SCHOOL 1. I hope everyone remembers to check the website. 2. Once here, please hold your mouse over "Advanced Placement Language and Composition" and click where it says "AP Gatsby Blog" 3. For the time being, we'll try our best to conduct a class discussion using this 4. Please read Chapter 4 (it's a good one ;) 5. While you read, or after you've read, please contribute to our BLOG - Feel free to post (appropriate) commentary or questions - In addition, I will post some "Questions to Consider" throughout the week to help fuel the discussion 6. PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY. I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES THE BEST. 7. I HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN SOON! March 23 - 27: Monday - Friday: NO SCHOOL (Stay tuned for updates from the District...) 1. Conclude our Chapter 4 Discussion - If you haven't contributed yet, please do so ASAP 2. Read Chapter 5 and stay tuned for blog discussion prompts coming soon... 3. A few points regarding our AP Exam: - The College Board will release specific exam information on/after 4/3 - As of now (subject to change on 4/3), our exam will be a modified, online, 45-minute exam. > There will NOT be a multiple choice section > There will be ONE essay (not sure which one yet) > WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY: The College Board is offering online Study Sessions on the Argument Essay (hint, hint, hint) from 1:00-1:45PM > I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND you sign in and take advantage of these sessions March 30 - April 3: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Finish reading Chapter 5 2. Contribute to our Chapter 5 Discussion Blog if you haven't done so already Wednesday - Friday: 1. Begin reading Chapter 6 2. Chapter 6 Blog (Finish by Tuesday) IMPORTANT AP EXAM INFO: https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students/taking-ap-exams/ap-exam-schedule Please click the link above... Exam Details: Date of Online Exam: Wednesday, May 20th Time of Online Exam: 2:00PM Eastern Time Essay Question: Rhetorical Analysis Timing of Exam: 45 Minutes to Read and Construct a Response; 5 Minutes for Online Submission April 6 - 10: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Finish reading Chapter 6 2. Blog entries for Chapter 6 due by the end of Tuesday Wednesday - Friday: 1. Read Chapter 7 2. Chapter 7 Blog entries due by Monday April 13 - 17: Monday: 1. Finish Chapter 7 Blog Tuesday - Thursday: 1. Chapter 8 Friday: 1. Complete Chapter 8 Blog Posts 2. Begin Chapter 9 - Try to finish Chapter 9 by Monday END OF QUARTER 3 Quarter 2 Lesson Plans: November 11 - 15: Monday: NO SCHOOL Tuesday: 1. Distribute Quarter 2 Independent Reading Assignment - George Orwell's 1984 2. HW: Read George Orwell's Politics of the English Language 3. Distribute and begin reading Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried Wednesday: 1. Continue reading TTTC 2. Chapters 1-3 Due Monday 3. Assign Literature Cube Groups Thursday: 1. Quiz: Elementary Rules of Usage (Take Two) - Note: An average of the two scores will be kept in PowerSchool - Note: If your first score was higher, your grade will not change Friday: 1. Preparation for Monday's Literature Cubes... - see files November 18 - 22: Monday: 1. Literature Cube Discussions: Chapters 1-3 Tuesday: 1. Quiz: Chapters 1-3 of TTTC 2. Chapters 4-6 Due Friday Wednesday: GRAMMAR WEDNESDAY! Today's Topic: Usage Thursday: 1. Chapters 4-6: Selected Readings and Class Discussion Friday: 1. Literature Cube Discussions: Chapters 4-6 2. No, there will NOT be a quiz on these chapters November 25 - 29: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Review and Discuss AP Argument Essays - Strengths? Weaknesses? - Honest feedback based on the provided AP Rubric 2. NO HW: Have a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving with your families :) Wednesday - Friday: NO SCHOOL (HAPPY THANKSGIVING!) December 2 - 6: Monday: 1. Read Chapter 7 of TTTC aloud in class 2. HW: Read Henry David Thoreau's Where I Lived and What I Lived For 3. Chapters 8 - 14 Due Monday Tuesday: 1. TEST: Part I of 1984 Wednesday: GRAMMAR WEDNESDAY! Today's Topic: The Apostrophe Thursday: 1. Chapters 8 - 14: Selected Readings Friday: 1. Test: Unit II of The Elements of Style 2. HW: Prepare for Monday's Literature Cube Discussions December 9 - 13: Monday: 1. Literature Cube Discussions: Chapters 8-14 Tuesday: 1. QUIZ: Chapters 8-14 2. Chapters 15-21 Due Monday - No, there will NOT be a quiz on these chapters - No, you do NOT have to read the last chapter (will be done in class together) Wednesday - Friday: 1. Rhetorical Analysis Practice... - An excerpt from On Being a Cripple by Nancy Mairs - A Rhetorical Analysis of a Teacher (Due Wednesday) - YouTube Clip... December 16 - 20: Monday: 1. Literature Cube Discussions: Chapters 15-21 Tuesday: 1. Read and Discuss the last chapter of TTTC together Wednesday: 1. Discuss Rhetorical Analysis Projects Thursday: 1. TEST: Part II of 1984 Friday: 1. A Pre-Holiday Festive Celebration, AP Language Style December 23 - 27: NO SCHOOL (HAPPY HOLIDAYS!) December 30 - January 3: NO SCHOOL (HAPPY NEW YEAR!) January 6 - 10: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Begin reading and discussing Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman Wednesday: GUIDANCE SCHEDULING Thursday - Friday: 1. Death of a Salesman: Continued Reading and Discussion January 13 - 17: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Finish reading Act I 2. Film: Act I Wednesday - Friday: 1. Act II of Death of a Salesman January 20 - 24: Monday: NO SCHOOL Tuesday: 1. Finish reading Death of a Salesman Wednesday: 1. Test: Unit III of The Elements of Style Thursday: 1. Test: Death of a Salesman Friday: 1. Film: Death of a Salesman January 27 - 31: Monday: 1. Finish the Film Tuesday-Thursday: 1. Rhetorical Analysis Practice... - "The Highlighter Technique" 2. Re-examine the "Pink Flamingo" - Self-Assessments (Do we now have a better understanding of the concept?) - Tips and Strategies 3. Rhetorical Analysis Essay Assignment: - Select a year (2016-2019) - Type your essay in Times New Roman, 12-Point, Double-Spaced Font - Do NOT put your name on it - Even though this is a take-home assignment, do NOT spend more than one hour (be cognizant of the test's time constraint) - DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th Friday: 1. TEST: Part III of 1984 2. NOTE: ALL TEST/QUIZ CORRECTIONS DUE BY 2:02PM! END OF QUARTER 2 Quarter 1 Lesson Plans: September 2 - 6: Monday: NO SCHOOL Tuesday: Conference Day (No School for Students) Wednesday: First Day of School (Welcome Back!) 1. "Welcome" 2. Collect Summer Assignments - Difficulty of tasks? - Literature complexity? - Purpose of Assignment? 3. Address Expectations, Rumors, Challenges, and opportunities 4. Writing Folders Thursday: 1. AP Rhetorical Analysis Essay - 40 Minutes Friday: Introduction to Rhetoric and Rhetorical Analysis 1. Video Clip - Identify the following elements: > Speaker, Target Audience, Topic, Objective > HOW the speaker achieves his objective - Specific Methods/devices/techniques/strategies - Define RHETORIC and RHETORICAL ANALYSIS - Diction creates Tone; Tone sets Mood 2. Distribute First Quarter Independent Reading Assignment - Expectations and Assignments... 3. Distribute The Norton Reader - HOMEWORK: A reading selection of your choice September 9 - 13: Monday: A Review of High School English 1. Literary Elements (see files) 2. HOMEWORK: Read Mark Twain's Advice to Youth 3. HOMEWORK: Bring in The Norton Reader for tomorrow's class Tuesday: Higher-Level Thinking 1. Discuss the differences between Literary Elements and Rhetorical Devices - PowerPoint Presentation (see files) 2. Collaborative Work: Rhetorically Analyze Advice to Youth - Focusing on Diction and Tone, SPECIFICALLY discuss HOW Twain achieves his Objective 3. HOMEWORK: Bring in Huck Finn for tomorrow's class Wednesday: An exploration of Dialect 1. What is Dialect? Difference between Dialect and Accent? 2. Read Chapter 14 of Huck Finn aloud 3. Write a one-paragraph response analyzing HOW Twain uses Dialect (in Chapter 14, specifically) to reveal a Central Idea/Theme Thursday: What You Say and How You Say It 1. Evaluate Sample Essay - Effectiveness, clarity, diction, and sophistication - Content, development, and focus 2. (Honest) Self-Assessment 3. Collaborative Work: Each group of 2-3 must submit a polished essay 4. HOMEWORK: Read Gloria Naylor's Mommy, What Does N' Mean? - Reading can be found in The Norton Reader 5. HOMEWORK: Bring in The Norton Reader for tomorrow's class Friday: A Discussion on the Meaning and Power of Words 1. Begin by answering the following two questions: - Naylor contends that "words are innocuous; it is the consensus that gives them true power." Discuss what she means by this. Do you agree/disagree? - Discuss why Naylor chooses to end her narrative without including her mother's response 2. Class Discussion... 3. Reminder: QUIZ on Monday on Naylor's piece September 16 - 20: Monday: 1. Quiz: Gloria Naylor's Mommy, What does N' Mean? 2. Begin Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God 3. HOMEWORK: Finish Chapter One (Yes, taking notes is advised) Tuesday: 1. Exemplified note-taking (see files) 2. Discussion of Chapter 1 3. HOMEWORK: Chapters 1-5 due Friday, 9/20 Wednesday: Our First GRAMMAR WEDNESDAY! 1. Today's Topic (starting simple): Parts of Speech - Quiz coming soon... Thursday: Our First Socratic Discussion 1. Discussion: The first 50 pages of The Color Purple - Questions, Analytical Commentary, Rhetorical Construction, etc. - Questions to Consider: 1. To what degree does Walker’s unconventional writing style impact your ability to follow the characters and story development? 2. Certainly frustrating at times, the omitted information (the blanks) serve what purpose? 3. Discuss Walker’s purpose in beginning her story with such graphic, disturbing imagery. Friday: Our Second Socratic Discussion (I promise I'll stop keeping count) 1. Discussion: Chapters 1-5 of Their Eyes Were Watching God 2. Reminder: Quiz on Monday (Yes, the discussion should help you prepare) September 23 - 27: Monday: 1. QUIZ: Chapters 1-5 of Their Eyes Were Watching God 2. HOMEWORK: (Begin after the quiz) Chapters 6-10 Due Friday Tuesday: Introduction to Part I of the AP Exam 1. The College Board Site: A Period of Exploration 2. HOMEWORK: Bring in The Norton Reader for tomorrow's class Wednesday: 1. Quiz: Parts of Speech 2. Read Amy Cunningham's Why Women Smile Thursday: 1. Central Ideas/Recurring Topics in Their Eyes Were Watching God - Written Responses to be used to fuel tomorrow's discussion > Nanny's assumption that financial security > love > Where does Janie's model of a "good marriage" come from? - To what degree is a model needed? > Jealousy and its role in a (healthy) relationship > Self-Revelation: What does Janie really want? - True love? Independence (is it okay to be single)? Experiences? > Conventions of the time that CANNOT be ignored: Gender/Marital Roles > Key Symbols/Motifs: The pear tree, Janie's hair, the horizon, the porch, checkers, and the mule Friday: 1. Socratic Discussion: Chapters 6-10 of Their Eyes Were Watching God 2. HOMEWORK: Chapters 11-15 of TEWWG Due Thursday September 30 - October 4: Monday - Tuesday: NO SCHOOL Wednesday: PICTURE DAY (Social Studies Classes) 1. Preparation for tomorrow's discussion - Construct two open-ended questions, two closed questions, and two analytical points that focus on Hurston's rhetoric Thursday: 1. Socratic Discussion: Chapters 11-15 of TEWWG Friday: 1. QUIZ: Chapters 11-15 of TEWWG (QUIZ CANCELLED) 2. Finish the book by 10/11 October 7 - 11: Monday: 1. PSAT Pre-Administration - You will need a #2 Pencil Tuesday: 1. Socratic Discussion: The first 150 pages of The Color Purple 2. HOMEWORK: Bring in The Norton Reader for Thursday's class Wednesday: NO SCHOOL 1. HOMEWORK: Read Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal 2. Identify the genre and Swift's purpose - Why does Swift use this particular genre to reveal his message? - (You don't have to write anything; just be prepared to discuss on Thursday Thursday: Satire: Explanation and Discussion Definition: (noun) The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. 1. The elements, purpose, and effects of Satire 2. Discuss Swift's use of Satire 3. HOMEWORK: A one-paragraph essay analyzing HOW Swift crafts his text to reveal a message/central idea DUE THURSDAY Friday: 1. Discuss the last Chapter of TEWWG - Thoughts, reactions, commentary, and questions... - Themes/Central Ideas: > Perfect, imperfect relationships > Captured, unreachable dreams > Self-Revelation and learning about yourself through others 2. Select a passage (no specific length) that encompasses/reveals a particular Theme/Central Idea October 14 - 18: Monday: NO SCHOOL Tuesday: 1. In-class Essay Assignment: HOW does Hurston reveal a particular Theme/Central Idea? - DUE by the end of the period (40 minutes) Wednesday: PSAT Thursday: 1. Examine the NEW AP Rhetorical Analysis Rubric - Discuss scoring/grading procedures 2. Address universal writing concerns/prevalent issues 3. Collect Swift Essays 4. More practice with Satire... - 2005 Rhetorical Analysis Passage > Read and Annotate - Limit your annotations due to the time constraint > Thesis Construction: Earning that Crucial Point Friday: 1st Quarter Progress Reports 1. A Modest Proposal: An honest self-reflection based on the Rubric October 21 - 25: Monday: The Elements of Argumentation 1. Argument VS Persuasion 2. The Elements of Argumentation: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos 3. Argumentative Presentation Assignment - Groups of 2-3 will present an argument to the class - Audio/Visual aids are welcomed/encouraged - Creativity/Imagination/Entertainment will be rewarded - Presentations will begin on Monday Tuesday: 1. Presentation Tips 2. Group and Topic Selection 3. Begin working on presentations Wednesday: GRAMMAR WEDNESDAY Today's Topic: :, ;, and , - Distribute The Elements of Style - Quiz on Unit I coming soon... Thursday - Friday: 1. Presentation Workshop 2. Reminder: Presentations will being on Monday 3. Reminder: AP CHECKS! October 28 - November 1: Monday - Tuesday: 1. Argument Presentations 2. Reminder: Finish The Color Purple by next week Wednesday: Thursday: 1. Introduction to the AP Argument Essay - Examine Various Essay Prompts - Discuss the Rubric (see Links and Resources) and expectations - Practice with Claim Construction 2. HOMEWORK: Argument Essay - Select an Argument Question (2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019) - Type your essay using Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced font - The year of your argument should be centered at the top - Do NOT put your name on the essay - Due Wednesday, 11/6 Friday: 1. QUIZ: :, ;, and , November 4 - 8: Monday: Tuesday: NO SCHOOL (Superintendent's Conference Day) Reminder: ALL Corrections due by 2:02PM this Friday! Wednesday: 1. Collect Argument Essays 2. Discuss Grammar Quizzes 3. Reminder: TCP Discussion moved to tomorrow Thursday: 1. Socratic Discussion: The Color Purple Friday: NYC Field Trip END OF QUARTER 1 |
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