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AP Language and Composition (Period 3) Assignments

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Description

The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods.


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Show What You Know

Due: 10 a.m.
Label your final draft (in Turnitin PeerMark assignment). This is an assessment assignment. :)

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Zoom Dessert Social! (BYOD)

Bring your own dessert to our final class of the year!  We will Zoom to celebrate perseverance, learning, hope, and SUMMER!  

Assignment: Share a fond memory (funny or touching) and a "best lesson learned" from English class this year. This will be in lieu of our traditional written reflection...please prepare accordingly. 
 
We will Zoom at your scheduled class time. Please email me if you are unable to attend. 

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Final Draft Research Paper!

Due: 10:00 a.m.
Upload your final draft to www.turnitin.com.
Celebrate!

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Open Office Hours on Zoom

Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00 today to work on your essay or peer reviews.  I'm available to answer specific questions or work on specific portions of your essay/peer reviews.
Need help navigating Turnitin.com? I'm here to help with that too!
Want to drop in and say "Hi!"? I AM HERE FOR YOU!

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Read Peer Reviews

Read all feedback provided in the peer reviews of your essay. Begin revising (final draft due next Tuesday).

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Peer Review (Turnitin)

Due: 10:00 a.m.
Complete Self Review and 2 Peer Reviews (Peer Review Assignment) in www.turnitin.com 
Note: each review will likely take you 20-45 minutes. DO NOT open the review until you are ready. The system may not let you close and finish later.

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Open Office Hours on Zoom

Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:00 today to work on your essay or peer reviews.  I'm available to answer specific questions or work on specific portions of your essay/peer reviews.
Need help navigating Turnitin.com? I'm here to help with that too!
Want to drop in and say "HI!"? I AM HERE FOR YOU!

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Open Office Hours on Zoom

I'm available on Zoom from 12:30-2:00 today. Drop in if you want to talk about your essay. Bring specific questions--I am not available to "go over" your entire essay with you. 

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Research Paper Rough Draft

Due: 10:00 a.m.
See assignment details in OneNote. Upload complete rough draft to www.turnitin.com. 

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Open Office Hours on Zoom

Office Hours 10-11 a.m. 
OPTIONAL--pop in if you want help on your research paper. Zoom link sent via email. 

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Essay Outline

Due: 10:00 a.m.--Insert file to OneNote Outline page.
See assignment details and resources in OneNote

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3 Intros

Due: 10:00 a.m.
See assignment guidelines in OneNote

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PEER REVIEW--3 Intros

Due: 3:00 p.m.
Complete a peer review (note: not a peer edit) of 6 students' intro options in www.turnitin.com 

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Research Paper Thesis

Due: 10:00 a.m.
Craft a sophisticated argument thesis statement to use in your research paper. See pages in OneNote for more info.

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Last Minute Video Lessons

Due Tuesday, 10 a.m. (please complete one lesson per day)

We aren't done reviewing yet!  Lets complete a few more College Board Video lessons. This is your LAST CHANCE WORKOUT! 

 
EVERYONE WILL COMPLETE 3 VIDEO LESSONS--READ BELOW FOR DETAILS
 
Choose ONE video from the following list: Video 21, 22, 23, 25
Video 21: Identifying Irony
Video 22: Identifying and Analyzing the Appeals
Video 23: Identifying and Analyzing Syntax
Video 25: Identifying and Analyzing Tonal Shifts
 
+ Complete these TWO required video lessons: Video 24 and 26
Video 24: Identifying and Analyzing Relationships Between Elements
Video 26: Explaining the Relationships Among Choices

If you are earning a 3 or 4 in the E/C row, you may select these videos instead of any of the required lessons: Video 27 and 28
Video 27: Enhancing Fluidity in Sentence and Paragraphs
Video 28: Incorporating Precise Language and Sentence Variety
 
Each lesson begins with review of the previous day's assignment. If you didn't do that assignment, don't fret, but watch the review anyway (bonus mini-lesson!). Complete all assignments assigned in the lessons you select. Watch the review of the assigned HW in the next video and correct your work. Upload all work to the "Last Minute Video Lessons" in OneNote. Include a heading with the video # and title above the work for each lesson.

All video lessons can be found via the AP Lang YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r
All handouts can be found in the Google Doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ujYX8Uxcjb7UunGUFtrHS2NJ9Pdwlr_l 
Handouts are labeled by publication date of each video. 
 

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Zoom Class

10:10-11:00  Meet for a last minute skill review.

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Luce Writing Conferences

Sign up for a writing conference to discuss and score your Luce essay. Signups in OneNote-->Collab-->Writing Conferences-->Luce.

See you on Zoom!

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Optional Zoom Class

10:10--11:00
We will debrief Lab Girl, go over important CB testing updates (YES, MORE!), and complete a short group review activity. If you are not planning on attending, please email me so I can plan groups.

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FINAL Practice FRQ2 Timed Write

2:10-3:00
THE LAST practice before the exam!  Check your email for the prompt at 2:10. Submit it to www.turnitin.com by 3:00.  Essays submitted after 3:00 will not be scored without prior arrangements.

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Timed Essay Revision

Due 10:00 a.m.
1. Re-read both your Chavez and Lewes essays in Turnitin and all the feedback I've provided on both essays. 
2, Revise one of the essays (either Chavez or Lewes) and resubmit it to Turnitin.com.  Try to earn at least one more point on the rubric. 

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Penultimate Timed Write

Prompt released in AP Classroom at 10:15 today. It is due in www.turnitin.com by 11:05 a.m.. DO NOT write your essay in AP Classroom. Use AP Classroom to view the prompt only and type your essay in another window. (this will resemble the actual testing experience). 
 
Tips:
  • 10:08 is a great time to practice your power pose!
  • Remember to turn the prompt task into your reading/thesis focus question. Then answer that question in your thesis.
  • Include what the author wants the audience to KNOW, and what he/she wants the audience to DO. 
  • Identify and incorporate the impact or influence of choices on the particular rhetorical situation as much as possible. 
  • BREATHE!

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Group Revision

Work with your group to finish revising (and re-writing) the essay you were assigned in class today. Email me your meeting plan.

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Optional Writing Conference

Sign up for an optional writing conference if you want to go over your revision assignment with me. Conference calendar available in OneNote-->Collaboration-->May 13 Conference. 

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Cuddy Ted-Ed

Due Tuesday, May 12 10:00 a.m.

Complete the Amy Cuddy Ted-Ed lesson as described in the "Cuddy" page in your OneNote notebook.

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LIVE CLASS--ZOOM

10:10 Topic: TBD

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Lewes Review

Due 10:00 a.m.
Complete the Lewes review assignment in OneNote

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Zoom Class

10:10 a.m.
Debrief "Lewes" timed essay process (no scores yet).

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AP Practice Exams

The College Board is hosting live practice exams for all AP subjects this week. We will join the Wednesday AP Lang exam at noon. Please be prepared at 11:50. 

This is not our regularly scheduled class time, but your other instructors have been informed. Please email me if you have a conflict and are unable to participate.

More details coming soon. 

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Chavez Review

Due: 10:00 a.m.
Complete the Chavez review assignment in OneNote under your assignments tab. The video in OneNote is not correct. Use this link instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF9ZvFRAlvc&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=30 .
Remember that you can watch on increased speed to save some time as long as you are able to process the thinking asked of you at that speed. 

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PPC 6 and Reflection

Due 10:00 a.m.
Complete the PPC 6 practice in AP Classroom. Even though our exam will not contain multiple choice questions this year, these important close reading skills will still be assessed through the rhetorical analysis prompt. Remember to think of the writing questions as a writer. How would you revise the work to craft stronger analysis?

This PPC has three close reading prompts and 6 short "writing" assessment prompts (all multiple choice).

After doing your best on the assessment, please complete a reflection for all items. Attach/record the reflection in the OneNote PPC page.

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Zoom Timed Write

10:10 a.m. (join at 10:05 if possible)  Timed rhetorical analysis essay launched via Zoom

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Queen's COVID-19 Speech One Pager

Submit your One Pager assignment on the Queen's COVID-19 Speech to OneNote. Please post a picture of your final product on the "Queen's Speech" page in the Collaboration section (our virtual bulletin board).  Add a short explanation of your visual choices (help me give you all the points on the rubric).
 
Remember, your page should be approximately 11X17 (or larger). You can neatly tape multiple pieces of computer paper together, you can cut open a paper bag, you can use a poster board (or half a poster board).  Whatever medium you use, please make sure to fill the page with visual and written analysis. 
 
Use the One Pager handouts from previous assignments to ensure you include all required elements. Step up your analysis--show me May-level work!

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Incorporating Commentary Video Lesson

Incorporating Commentary Video Lesson (THE LAST in this series that I will require....aside from some "choices"...with room to change my mind ;)

Due by 10:00 a.m.! 

Watch the AP Lang YouTube #20: "Selecting Appropriate Evidence"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXZT1CwmDZk&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=20
This could very well be the most important lesson in the series. Please invest in your learning during this video.
  • The first few minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #19 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through writing commentary for your body paragraphs. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "LOR/Evidence" page, under heading "Video #20"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video under the "Video #20" heading in your OneNote

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Introducing and Embedding Evidence Video Lesson

Due: 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 1 (Yes, this short lesson is still due Friday)
Most of this lesson was usurped by a guest speaker (Actor/Author Tony Hale). You may choose whether you want to watch the interview with Tony Hale. At minimum, you must complete the "Warm-up" and "Practice" at the end of the video. 
Optional: Interview with Tony Hale
Required: Watch 27:00-31:00 and complete the "Warm-up" review of yesterday's assignment and the "Practice" in the LOR/Evidence page in OneNote.

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Line Of Reasoning 2 Video Lesson

Due by 10:00 a.m.! NOTE: 2 VIDEOS DUE TODAY...SEE POST FOR VIDEO #18 TOO!

Watch the AP Lang YouTube #17: "Developing a Paragraph that Supports a LOR"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI9TT-kKtQs&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=17
 
  • The first four(ish) minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #16 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through writing body paragraphs that establish a line of reasoning. The instructor references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "LOR" page, under heading "Video #17"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video (another great RA prompt) under the "Video #17" heading in your OneNote

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Selecting Evidence Video Lesson

Due by 10:00 a.m.! (NOTE: 2 VIDEO LESSONS DUE TODAY...SEE POST FOR VIDEO 17 ASSIGNMENT TOO!)

Watch the AP Lang YouTube #18: "Selecting Appropriate Evidence"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NAbJH6eDc0&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=18
This prompt walks you through an analysis of one of my favorite rhetorical analysis prompts. Enjoy!
  • The first few minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #17 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through selecting evidence for your body paragraphs. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "LOR/Evidence" page, under heading "Video #18"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video under the "Video #18" heading in your OneNote

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LIVE CLASS--ZOOM

10:10 a.m. Join us on Zoom for a live class discussion. We'll discuss the testing news from College Board and check-in on your week-long assignment (due Friday).
I'll send the Zoom link via Remind and email tomorrow morning.  Please email me before class if you are unable to join us.

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Line of Reasoning Video Lesson

Due by 10:00 a.m.!
Watch the AP Lang YouTube #16: "Understanding Line of Reasoning Part 1"  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHPpoQfVrSQ&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=16 
This prompt walks you through an analysis of one of my favorite rhetorical analysis prompts. Enjoy!
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The instructor in the video explains that you may determine if the author's organization is effective or ineffective. THIS IS FALSE for my students. Please assume any text the College Board presents you is effective. Analyze how the author made effective choices.
  • The first four(ish) minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #14 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through annotating and "noticing" line of reasoning. Notice the connection between LOR and MOD. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "LOR" page, under heading "Video #16"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video (another great RA prompt) under the "Video #16" heading in your OneNote

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LIVE CLASS--ZOOM

10:10 a.m. Join us on Zoom for a live class discussion. We'll look at a new passage together (one with a relatable rhetorical situation), and I'll explain your week-long assignment).
I'll send the Zoom link via Remind and email tomorrow morning.  Please email me before class if you are unable to join us.

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Conclusion Paragraph Video Lesson

 
 
Due by 10:00 a.m.!
Watch the AP Lang YouTube #15: "Constructing Sophisticated Conclusions for a Rhetorical Analysis Essay"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcOwl6rdZYY&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=15
  • The first seven(ish) minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #14 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through writing conclusion paragraphs. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "Thatcher/Albright" page, under heading "Video #15"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video under the "Video #15" heading in your OneNote

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Thesis Statement Video Lesson

Due by 10:00 a.m.!
Watch the AP Lang YouTube #14: "Crafting Thesis Statements for a Rhetorical Analysis Essay"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJGDf0LmOA&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=14
  • The first eight minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #13 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through crafting thesis statements. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "Thatcher/Albright" page, under heading "Video #14"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video under the "Video #14" heading in your OneNote

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m.!
Watch the AP Lang YouTube #13: "Constructing Introductions for a Rhetorical Analysis Essay"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2iJf1upxvQ&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r&index=13
  • The first nine minutes are a review of the HW from the Video #12 assignment. Please watch this/annotate your previous assignment.
  • The remainder of the video walks you through crafting introductions. This should be a review of what we have learned in class, but it is a valuable review. She references handouts you will need to complete the lesson. I've saved those in your Content Library. Please show your work in OneNote "Thatcher/Albright" page, under heading "Video #13"
  • Please complete the HW assignment for this video under the "Video #13" heading in your OneNote

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Assignment

Live Class Zoom at 10:10. Email me if you are unable to attend. 

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Assignment

Due by 3 p.m.
Lets take a break from College Board  this weekend.  I need a little extra joy in my world, so am going to intentionally look for it in my life. I'd like you to do the same.
 
Please upload a photo of something that brought you joy this weekend. Include a 3-5 sentence personal definition of joy that matches your photo.  Make every word count. Use intentional syntax. Your definition should be wow-worthy. Upload the photo to the "JOY" page in the "Assignement" section of your OneNote. 
 
Rest. Do something active. Be kind to your family members. Breathe.  We'll resume College Board work on Monday. I adore you all!

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Assignment

Due by Noon!
Special Note: You are only required to watch 7:00-15:00 and 37:00-41 minutes. 
  • The first seven minutes are a review of the scope and sequence of the YouTube lessons as well as testing info (skip this).
  • Minutes 7-15 are a review of yesterday's homework. Please watch this and add to your HW 
  • Minutes 15-37 are a review of rhetorical situation, its importance, and how the elements of it connect to any passage (with an emphasis on the Thatcher passage). Watch this if you want more work with rhetorical situation. Feel free to skip it you do not need more rhetorical situation. 
  • The last 4 minutes provide the assignment required of you for this video. Please do this in OneNote, labeled Video #12. The document can be found in the Content Library. I believe you can copy and paste it into your Personal OneNote notebook "Assignment" section. 
 

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m. 
Watch the College Board Video #11:  "Attacking the Rhetorical Analysis Free Response Question"  This video begins a crash course in how to approach the RA prompt. It will use two new prompts. One prompt she references (Albright) is the first RA timed essay you wrote!
 
Feel free to skip ahead to 12:00.  The beginning of this video reviews an assignment you did not do and provides an overview of the testing changes, which we have already talked about extensively.
 
Do all activities the instructor asks you to do in the Thatcher/Albright OneNote page (pausing the video to complete the activity before moving on). Create a heading for VIDEO #11. When you are completing assignments, provide a heading that clarifies whether you are working with the Albright text or the Thatcher text. 

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Assignment

Live Zoom Session today at 10:15 a.m. 

This will be a short session to discuss new information about the exam. I may have some feedback for you on your Kelley essays. 
 

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m. 
Watch the College Board Video #5:  "Identifying the Rhetorical Situation in a Pre-Twentieth Century Text"  This is the last video using the Abigail Adams prompt. 
 
Do all activities the instructor asks you to do in the AA OneNote page (pausing the video to complete the activity before moving on). Create a heading for VIDEO #5. 

We will meet for our Live Zoom session tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:10 a.m. to write a rhetorical analysis essay.

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m. 
Watch the College Board Video #4 "Understanding How Use of Comparison Reflects Understanding of Audience."  This is a particularly helpful video!
 
Do all activities the instructor asks you to do in the AA OneNote page (pausing the video to complete the activity before moving on). Create a heading for VIDEO #4. 

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m. 
Watch at least 6 classmates' infomercial videos in flipgrid. Record a positive comment regarding the presentation and a question related to the topic presented for at least 4 videos (these recordings will be very short--under a minute). No video may receive more than 4 comments/questions. Spread out the love!

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Assignment

Due: 10:00 a.m.
These videos produced by the College Board are exceptionally well done and will directly prepare you for the exam.
 
Do all activities the instructor asks you to do in the AA OneNote page (pausing the video to complete the activity before moving on). Create a heading for VIDEO #3: "Explaining the Significance/Relevance of the Writer's Use of Sophisticated Word Choice"

 

 

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Assignment

Live Class Session on Zoom at 10:30 a.m.  Please plan on attending! Email me before 10:00 a.m. if you are unable to attend. 

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m.:
Revise your thesis statement on www.NoRedInk.com 

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Assignment

Due: 10:00 a.m.
 
These videos produced by the College Board are exceptionally well done and will directly prepare you for the exam.
 
Do all activities the instructor asks you to do in the AA OneNote page. Create a heading for VIDEO #2

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Assignment

Infomercial #1 due in FlipGrid by 10:00 a.m. (see assignment guide/rubric in OneNote notebook under "Handouts")
 
 
Sample Infomercial (may not earn an "A" on my rubric, but should be a good starting point to help you understand what I am looking for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoENWxr8T7M
A familiar face in a sample Infomercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjIIUihf5y4 
 

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Assignment

Due by 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 27--(this is a fast turn-around for these assignments. Email me by 3:00 p.m on Thursday, 3/26 if you believe your schedule will prevent you from completiung these assignments in time. Extensions will be provided only if you email by 3:00 p.m.): 
 
1.  Watch the Official AP Live Review session (watch it live or watch the recording).  College Board will be conducting a live review session on their YouTube page at noon on Wednesday, 3/25.  Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_B5RdauS0w&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r 
 
The topic this week is: 1.B Explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs.  
 
COMPLETE ALL TASKS the video presenter suggests in the corresponding page in the "Assignments" section of your OneNote notebook.
 
2. Submit your research project thesis statement to the www.noredink.com thesis statement peer review assignment.  The rest of this assignment is due by Monday, 10:00 a.m 4/6 after Spring Break. 
 
3. Add 2 sources to your research project padlet/Works Cited page. Use the highlight tool in Word to highlight the two new sources. Attach the word file to a page in your research project section. Find sources that support one of your thesis statements. Now is the time to search until you find great sources--don't just use the first two sources you encounter. Make sure you are reading all of each source you use. 

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Assignment

Please complete the following assignments by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. 
  1. Install the AP College Board Lockdown Browser. Instructions here and attached below: http://media.academicmerit.com/apclassroom/InstallingtheLockDownBrowserforAP%20Classroom.pdf
  2. Complete the Unit 2 FRQ in AP Classroom. This is a timed assessment: you will have 15 minutes to complete it once you begin (note: you must install the lockdown browser first; contact me if you are having trouble installing it). 
  3. Join (or watch later if you can't join live) our Zoom session (Time: 10:30 Wednesday). Session goals:
    1. Go over "Unknown" essay key takeaways
    2. Discuss research project next steps
    3. Discuss reading unit 
  4. Complete the www.NoRedInk.com "Thesis Statements Practice" Assignment (note: this may be long--budget time accordingly. Your progress will be saved so you can do one sub-goal a day).

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Assignment

Watch the Official AP Live Review session (watch it live or watch the recording).  College Board will be conducting a live review session on their YouTube page at noon on Wednesday, 3/25.  Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_B5RdauS0w&list=PLoGgviqq4845w6_VxQLtAmVypmSMtTd0r 
 
The topic this week is: 1.B Explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs.  
 
UPDATE:  Don't just watch!--do the tasks the instructor asks you to do in the assignment page I've distributed to your OneNote notebook. 

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Assignment

Due Monday, 9 a.m. in your OneNote notebook
  1. Art of Styling Sentences pattern 4 assignment
  2. Research thesis statement assignment
I am working on scoring your "Unknown" essays. I'll keep you posted about how to get feedback on that assignment.
Optional Zoom session at 1:15 today (Friday) to discuss College Board AP updates (this session is a repeat of the morning session--attend one session if you want (or both if you need to see your classmates)). 

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Assignment

Welcome to Online Learning! We are going to be okay. I've been reading your letters, and most of you seem pretty optimistic. I suspect you are either still in denial or aren't ready to be vulnerable. That's okay. If you start to uncover new layers of anxiety about life, please know that I am here for you. And if you remain optimistic, I'm still here for you. :)
 
As we venture into our own unknown, please do your best with all work assigned and email me if you run into difficulties you are unable to troubleshoot on your own.
 
I'll post more details about our new rhythm and plans soon, but in the meantime, please complete the following short assignments by Thursday.
 
  1. Click the link in your school email account to open your AP Lang and Comp OneNote notebook. In the "Assignments" section, complete the "Unknown" Sample Essays assignment. If you do this in OneNote, I should be able to open it and see your work. Please email me if you are unable to use OneNote.
  2. Join my Remind class. Genesis has done a great job moderating our class group chat, but I need a way to contact you on my own. Remind will let us do that.  To join the message group, text @lcalang20 to the number 81010 . Please let me know if you are unable to do this. Your parents are welcome to join as parents too, if they wish. :)  I'll try to post reminders via Remind (and on the HW webpage).

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Assignment

Factoid due. 

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Assignment

Read the sample essays. Annotate the following:
  • thesis statement
  • sub-claims (label these in the margin)
  • highlight specific evidence in one color
  • highlight commentary that connects that specific evidence back to the thesis in another color
Score each essay using the updated argument rubric.

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Assignment

If you were gone Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week, please complete the following assignments that we did in class:
1. Create T (spectrum) charts for the rest of the prompts in your argument packets.  Add at least 6 pieces of SPECIFIC evidence on each chart, with at least 2 pieces of evidence on each "side" of the chart.
2. Write a specific, arguable thesis for each prompt. 
3. Set a 35 minute timer. Do not use any outside resources (including a dictionary). Read the attached prompt and craft a Cicero bullet-point outline with SPECIFIC details for an essay for this prompt. ( for example: do not tell me you will open with a startling statement--bullet point that startling statement)

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Assignment

ALL AP LANG STUDENTS:
1. Watch a TED-talk you have never seen before. Outline the author's main position and their supporting claims. 
2. Read the lesson and complete Sentence Pattern 3 exercises in the Art of Styling Sentences book.
3. Prepare for an argument terms quiz (could happen any day next week). The terms have been on the whiteboard in class throughout this unit.

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1. Re-do Toulmin sentences (if necessary). Begin assignment with your overall thesis written at the top of the page. Write this thesis as a simple sentence, not as a Toulmin. THEN, write three Toulmin sentences where the CLAIM for each Toulmin is a REASON that supports your thesis (each toulmin is a separate sub-claim under the broad claim of your thesis)...this should be three separate REASONS (claims) that each support your thesis.
 
2. Finish watching the CHORES video we began in class today: https://youtu.be/GKuOvoW-3qE
 
3. Complete the Specific Evidence (EXAMPLES) assignment. 

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Finish watching the Toulmin video: https://youtu.be/Ifc3FQ0WccU?t=1200
 
Write three Toulmin sentences for three different claims that all support your argument position (outlined in your Cicero outline). You may use the sentence due today if it works and add two sentences to it. If today's sentence doesn't make one claim that supports your overall position, please re-write it so you have three working Toulmin sentences supporting your overall position/thesis.

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Craft one sentence for your argument (relevant social issue in your world) that uses a Toulmin template. Select one claim from the Confirmation of your Cicero Outline to Toulmin.

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Argument Reading/Notecard 6 (Toulmin)

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Factoid Due (NOTE: source must be a scholarly, academic source from the TPL databases...no news articles this week).

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Cicero Argument Outline. Outline your relevant argument topic from the beginning of the year using Cicero's 6 part Oration. Include specific bullet pointed information. (Outline should be 1.5-2 pages typed).

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Factoid Due (extension given from original due date of 2/14)
Requirements:
1.  Must come from a TPL database (remember: the database is one of the containers!)
2. Must contribute to an answer to the research question you developed

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Continue Methods of Development Readings:
Carefully read and annotate the following essays:
1. Alvord--LOC page 218 
Complete questions 4, 6, 9 in several thoughtful sentences each 
In several thoughtful sentences, identify Alvord's purpose and the method of development used in the essay. How does the MOD contribute to the purpose?
2. Solnit--LOC page 561
Complete questions 1, 2, 9 in several thoughtful sentences each 
In several thoughtful sentences, identify Solnit's purpose and the method of development used in the essay. How does the MOD contribute to the purpose?

 
 

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Revised Research Question Attempt #2 Due

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Get a Tacoma Public Library card (either a physical card or an eCard). Make sure you can login online (this will require creating a pin).  
Show your physical card to Mrs. Graham or forward her the email confirmation of your eCard by 10:00 a.m. for credit. 
 
Link to get an eCard:

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Superbowl Bingo!  2 Options:
1. Watch any Superbowl commercials from 2019 OR 2020 and fill in at least 3 squares on the bingo board (full credit).You can find 2019 Superbowl commercials on YouTube.
2. Play Superbowl Bingo during the 2020 Superbowl game. Be the first to get a BINGO!, text your gameboard to the group text, and earn extra credit.  I'll give extra credit to the first three winners who have DIFFERENT winning lines (one common square is okay). 

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Sentence Pattern 2: read chapter for understanding. Add formula to "Quick Reference" page. Complete SP2 exercises (no need to find examples of SP2 in published work).

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Complete at least 2 of the objectives in the www.noredink.com "Integrating Quotations" lesson. Complete the entire lesson by Monday.

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Complete Unit 4 Progress Check and the Reflection assignment

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Read SP 1 (introduced in class yesterday) AND 1a, 1b, and 1c and complete the book exercises. 

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Typed research question due
Resources: 
The Writing Center "How to Write a Research Question" handout
The Curious Researcher pages 49-55 (VERY helpful)
...please don't write in the text book. You will return these to me at the end of the year.

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Extra-Credit Opportunity:  Watch Just Mercy together at the AMC Lakewood theater on Sunday at 4:00.   Buy your tickets in Row D (or near row D) if you want to sit together.  

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Just Mercy Christmas Assignment due (assigned before Christmas break)
1. Read and annotate chapters 12-Postscript
2. Discussion Board Participation
3. One-Pager
 
(More detailed instructions on handouts distributed before break)

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Read all student samples for the Albright essay. Identify the thesis in each sample (annotate in margin), and place (+) marks next to strong areas in each essay and (-) marks next to weak areas in each essay.
 

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Create 3-4 note-cards for rhetorical devices. See attached list for required note-card items. 
 

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Factoid Due (1 total between 12/13 and 12/19--submit on 12/19)

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Due by 11:59 pm: Chapters 10-11 Just Mercy Discussion posts

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Just Mercy chapters 8-9 Assignment--print and upload to Turnitin.com

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AP Lang Progress Check 3 and Reflection

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Craft a rhetorical analysis essay for Clinton's concession speech. Limit yourself to about 1 hour.

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Read and annotate pages 60-69 in The Language of Composition text. Close read passage on page 61 before moving on in the reading. 

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Read TYFA chapters 19-20 and highlight/annotate definitions of key terms (figurative language, schemes, tropes...these chapters have MANY of them).
 
You will create notecards using these definitions before Christmas break.

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Factoid Friday

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Read Douglass "The Blessings of Liberty and Education" pages 193-206 in Language of Composition and complete a SPACE outline for the text. 

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Just Mercy chapters 6 and 7 assignment. Submit to Turnitin.com by 8:20 a.m. AND bring a printed copy to class with you.
(NOTE: assigned 11/18...students had a lot of time to complete this assignment).

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Finish watching the Methods of Development videos and prepare for a quiz (identify methods of development in a passage) 
Quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Factoid Friday

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Read assigned rhetorical modes (short reading assignment). Be prepared to create a presentation with your group members in class tomorrow.

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Based on the sources you've been investigating (and an outside source, if you wish), take a position on whether you believe the president should face impeachment or not. Write a meaty paragraph that includes your position (a thesis statement) and supports the position with evidence from three sources and your commentary explaining how the evidence supports your position. One source should be a counter-claim that you will refute. 
 
**Note: your position does not necessarily need to match your actual beliefs.This is a writing assignment, not a political assignment. :)

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Factoid Friday

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Read impeachment materials.
Sources (including additional resources, the phonecall record and the whistleblower complaint, attached below)

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You may need an access code to access the magazine online. The code is: spoonbug7
 
Answer the questions attached below (print or answer on your own piece of paper)

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Finish AP Classroom Progress Check 2 and review all answers. This is a 30 minute timed check.

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Just Mercy Chapters 5-6 Discussion Questions due
(NOTE: You must post at least two different times, at least 24 hours apart for full credit.)

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Factoid Friday (source+MLA Works Cited)

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Craft 3 thesis statements (using the same argument) for Daylight Savings Time controversy: 
1. Open Thesis
2. Closed Thesis
3. Counter-argument Thesis
 
**See notecard or thesis page in textbook as a reference.

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In-class: Unit 2 Progress Check

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Re-read Obama's "Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches." Make sure you understand Obama's purpose and how he achieves it. Thoughtfully answer text questions 1, 4, and 19. 

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Finish watching our Methods of Development videos and prepare for a quiz on the methods. You should be able to identify different methods of development within a text.

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Factoid Friday #1!
Print and bring a source (article, journal, etc). about your research topic. Highlight one interesting fact in the piece. Create and print a Works Cited with an MLA full citation for the source.  

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Read and annotate (follow-along to the video at the clip below) "Remarks by the President at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches" (page 1078). Annotate for SPACE CAT.
 
 
NOTE: You may need to look up Selma to Montgomery Marches if you are not familiar with this historical event. Obama also makes  many historical references. Some are key to understanding his message. If you aren't familiar with an event, look it up for basic context.

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Craft a one sentence closed thesis statement that answers the following prompt:
Write a thesis for an essay that analyzes the rhetorical choices King makes to develop his purpose.

TEMPLATE for thesis:
In __________ (text), ___________ (author) uses ___________(choice A), _________(choice B), and ___________(choice C) to ____________________________ (author's purpose or message).

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King Imitation assignment due. Imitate King's "When" sentence by crafting your own sentence for your argument issue.

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Just Mercy chapter 3 discussion posts and replies

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King One-Pager due. These should be quality, final draft projects. 
(class time provided Wednesday and Thursday)

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SPACE CAT graphic organizer of "Letters from Birmingham Jail"

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Between 2:50 p.m. Monday 10/21 and 8:20 a.m. 10/22, email me your research paper topic.
These will be claimed on a first-received, first-earned basis, with no repeating topics allowed. You may also want to include a second choice in your email in case your first choice has already been selected.

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In several insightful sentences each, complete questions 1 and 3 under "Questions for Discussion" for the King assignment.

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King Vocabulary Assignment

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Just Mercy "Stand" discussion board assignment

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Carefully read and annotate "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and complete the SOAPS worksheet on the text.

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Keller analysis worksheet

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Finish the AP Classroom Unit 1 FRQ 
Re-write logos paragraph focusing on HOW appeals to logos helps Wu's argument.

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Explain how you will establish ethos in a presentation about bully prevention to 1. A group of 7th grade LCA students 2. the LCA school board

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Read and annotate Lang of Comp text pages 11-24.  Make a note card titled "Aristotelian Appeals" Include the following terms with definitions, examples, etc: Ethos, Logos, Pathos

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Read and annotate Just Mercy Chapter 1: Mockingbird Players

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2. Read and annotate the Introduction of Just Mercy ("Higher Ground")

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Unit 1 Multiple Choice Progress Check
(Review Note cards)

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Write a paragraph for your issue that includes one claim and two pieces of evidence that support your claim. 

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"The Sentence" quiz (chapter 1 in The Art of Styling Sentences).  Know:
Types of Sentences: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory;
Parts of Sentences: S, V, SC, C, OP, P, M, IO, DO
 
Remember: NoRedInk practice is designed to help you prepare for MOST (but not all) of this material.

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Craft Evidence for your Claim (your personal issue you are persuading)
Bullet-point 5 pieces of evidence to support your claim.  
2-3 pieces of evidence must be first-hand evidence.
2-3 pieces of evidence must be second-hand evidence.
 
**This assignment will likely require some research

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Complete Argument Assignment #3 on your outline.
"The Sentence" quiz postponed to Wednesday

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Complete the www.noredink.com unit diagnostic (pre-test) and the practice assignment.

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Argument Assignment 2 Due

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Tone Quiz 1

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Argument Assignment One (see outline)

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Read Art of Styling Sentences Chapter 1: "The Sentence"
NOTE: you will need to be comfortable USING the information from this chapter (see outline) for a quiz next week.  For Thursday, 9/18, you just need to have read the material.

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In-class on Thursday:
We will practice "The Sentence" on our new NoRedInk accounts. 
1. Create an account here:
2. Take the Unit Diagnostic Pre-test
3. Practice the skills you need to master based on the results of your pre-test

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  1. Complete the "Rhetorical Situation for Text Creators" assignment. 
  2. Learn Tone words from list 1 (by Friday)
  3. Read your Upfront magazine (by Monday, September 23)

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  1. Tone Quiz 1 words assigned--look up definitions and work on learning these words.
  2. Complete Staples Q1, Q2 on page 915 in text. Answer in several complete sentences each.
 

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1. Finish reading Staples essay (pg 913 in text). Annotate for diction, strong images, and purpose.  
2. Complete circled items only (items 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 only) of Vocab assignment. Know all the words/definitions in the packet (all 14  items)

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Finish reading Keith Woods's piece.  Annotate for Woods's claims and evidence and also for the following style elements:  the words/figurative language he uses to create images. Think about: what kind of images? Why?

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Re-read Shahinfar text on page 8.  Pay particular attention to any vocabulary you don't already know. You may be help accountable for knowing the meaning of key words in this passage tomorrow.

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  1. Create a Rhetorical Situation note card with the key (bolded) terms from the "Rhetorical Situation" reading in your textbook.  Include a definition for each term. 
  2. Complete a Rhetorical Situation graphic organizer for the Gherig speech (pg. 5). You only need to complete the front of the graphic organizer (we will use the back for a different activity in class on Monday). (assignment attached below)

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Read pages 2-8 and annotate key concepts. Pay particular attention to definitions. Read and think about activities, but don't complete them.

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Sign-up for AP Classroom online (see handout provided in class).
You will need this join code: 7Z9PQR 

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Biopoem Due--remember to print two copies!

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Signed syllabus and all required materials due

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Summer Reading Assignment due the first day of school.  See overview assignment attached below.  I've also included digital copies of the handouts provided in the summer reading overview session.  AFTER you review the provided handouts, email me if you have any additional questions.
 
A few additional notes:
  1. Thank You for Arguing:  To help you manage your time, I will offer extra credit points if you can prove you own Thank You for Arguing by 6/17. Take a photo of yourself holding your book WITH your name on the cover of the text. Email this photo to me by 6/17. 
  2. NYT:  Here is the link to purchase your special, reduced-rate student subscription of the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/subscription/education?campaignId=4X986   Remember that this assignment requires you to post throughout the summer (once in June, once in July, once in August).  You cannot earn full points if you wait until the end of the summer to begin this assignment.
    Here is a link to an overview of this contest/project: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/learning/the-10th-annual-new-york-times-summer-reading-contest-june-14-aug23-2019.html
  3. Other Text: Don't forget that you also need to read one additional text "for fun" this summer!  You are free to read any book you want that you have NEVER read before.  The book must be at least 100 pages. Bring your book to class with you on the first day of school. Please don't read Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson as this is a book we will read throughout the year. 
If you need help selecting your "choice" text, here are some lists:
Here is a link to common-reads on college campuses in 2018 if you would like some suggestions: https://www.npr.org/2018/11/22/651094749/heres-what-college-freshmen-are-reading.  
 
Happy Reading and thinking this summer!  I'm looking to a great year of continued reading, thinking, and writing!