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12.21-1.3.20	Winter Break!
12.20	FINALS Blocks 7, 8
12.19	FINALS Blocks 4, 5, 6
12.18	FINALS Blocks 1, 2, 3
12.17	Final in-class timed Rhetorical Analysis Essay
12.13
12.11
12.9
12.5	Writing your own open letter Baldwin "Letter" Coates "Letter"
12.3	UNDER CONSTRUCTION Speeches and Letters MLK due and discussion --Four corners (Get up and moving!): Students will respond to statements posed by the teacher by moving to the corner of the room corresponding to their immediate reaction ( “strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree:). Then discuss "What would MLK say/do?" and find textual evidence to support your claims. 1. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"? 2. Citizens of a democratic country should generally obey laws, even those they disagree with. 3. It is easy or straightforward to determine which laws are unjust. 4. An appropriate response to an unjust law is to engage in nonviolent protest and demonstration. 5. An appropriate response to an unjust law is to engage in civil disobedience and intentionally break that law. 6. Those breaking an unjust law should accept the punishment given for breaking that law. 7. Prosecutors and juries have a responsibility to determine if the law they are given responsibility for enforcing is actually a just law. Submit written/typed assignment to Mrs. Webb for a grade! Rhetorical analysis review packet--handout and discuss as a class. Rhetorical analysis letters (former prompts) to annotate. Begin working on annotations; the rest of this is homework. Bring these 4 annotated prompts to class NEXT TIME!
11.25-11.29	THANKSGIVING BREAK!
11.22	UNDER CONSTRUCTION Copy of ESU essay due to me for EC What is "Thanksgiving"? Definition--words and/or pictures Analysis of Thanksgiving cartoons Rockwell painting p. 356-357 (color pic. after page 604). Compare and contrast with Roz Chast's "The Last Thanksgiving" (LC 358-359) Sarah Vowell's "Turkeys in Pilgrim Clothing" (10 minutes) MLK "Letter from Birmingham Jail" reading and assignment. ASSIGNMENT DUE 12.3 This is the homework I would have given you for a "normal" assignment during the week or over a weekend. I have NOT assigned additional work even though you have a week off; please enjoy your break. *If you do not wish to take your textbook home or on vacation with you, MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" can easily be found online.	MLK "Letter from Birmingham Jail" reading and assignment. ASSIGNMENT This is the homework I would have given you for a "normal" assignment during the week or over a weekend. I have NOT assigned additional work even though you have a week off; please enjoy your break. *If you do not wish to take your textbook home or on vacation with you, MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" can easily be found online. Due 12.3
11.20	Rhetorical Analysis of a Speech DUE TODAY: Printed Copy AND on Turnitin Reading: Start MLK assignment MLK "Letter from Birmingham Jail" reading and assignment. ASSIGNMENT This is the homework I would have given you for a "normal" assignment during the week or over a weekend. I have NOT assigned additional work even though you have a week off; please enjoy your break. *If you do not wish to take your textbook home or on vacation with you, MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" can easily be found online.	ESU EC Essay DUE NEXT TIME TO ME AND FOR CONTEST MLK "Letter from Birmingham Jail" reading and assignment. ASSIGNMENT This is the homework I would have given you for a "normal" assignment during the week or over a weekend. I have NOT assigned additional work even though you have a week off; please enjoy your break. *If you do not wish to take your textbook home or on vacation with you, MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" can easily be found online.
11.18	Reading (30-40 min) Examine Coke letters Writing (rest of period) Typed rough draft for in-class work shop (BRING A PRINTED COPY) We will have Chromebooks today to work.	ESU EC Essay RA of Speech
11.14	Reading (30 minutes) Read and discuss"Adlai Stevenson's Cat Bill Veto." (This is a closed letter to the elected members in his state--but what about a secondary audience?) Writing (1 hour) Process essay: Rhetorical analysis of a speech or letter. Check speeches and annotations. We will have Chromebooks today to work.	RA of Speech --completed, typed rough draft due next time for in-class work shop
11.12	Reading: Speeches and letters (30 min) Patrick Henry speech Writing: Hand back in-class timed essays; sample essays and scoring (30 min) Process essay: Rhetorical analysis of a speech or letter. Assign essay, due dates. Begin looking for speeches/letters (you may use any from the attached list; items not on the list will need teacher approval) (30 min) Famous Speeches Great Speeches Collection	ESU EC Essay--work on for Extra Credit Rhetorical Analysis of a Speech: Select a speech from one of the links (one not in your books and one we have not studied); a speech of letter from elsewhere needs teacher approval. Please keep in mind, the speech must be lengthy enough to analyze. The speech should also be school-appropriate. Read and annotate the speech. Copy of speech with annotations due NEXT TIME (11.14) Write a rhetorical analysis answering the following prompt: "In a well-written essay, analyze the rhetorical choices the author makes to achieve his/her/their purpose." Paper must be typed, double spaced and should be 2-4 pages. Please include a copy of the speech stapled to the back. The final paper is worth 100 point. It will be scored using the AP Lang RA rubric.
11.8	Wellness Week--We Are Family (80 min. classes) END OF 6 WEEKS TIMED in-class rhetorical analysis; you have 50 minutes this time and may use ALL of your handouts. This essay is worth 100 points. Timed in-class essay--rhetorical analysis 5-10 minutes to read and annotate and plan 40 minutes to write/revise and edit Samples and scoring. How do you think you did? Predict score and justify. Extra Credit Assignment	Extra Credit Essay -- and possible $$$$$ ESU essay--analyze/argue the significance of a symbol Find 2-3 speeches or letters to bring to class next time to read and discuss. Printed copies would be most helpful. Thank you.
11.7	ORANGE DAY: Wellness Week--Taking Care of My Relationships (80 min. classes)	ESU EC essay
11.6	Wellness Week--Taking Care of My Emotions (80 min. classes) Letters: 1. What are the parts of a formal letter and how is a formal business letter formatted? 2. What is an "open letter"? What does that mean in terms of audience and purpose? Where would an open letter be published and why would someone write one? 3. Why do we do close readings and analysis of letters in English and/or history/social studied? What types of letters may be examined? By whom? Gandhi prompt and sample papers; scoring rubric. Compare to your own. What grade would you give yourself? Why? ESU extra credit essay--discuss requirements	Review all RA materials. You will have a timed essay in class next time! Traits and expectations of a speech: How to analyze a speech (this link may help you review for Friday's in-class essay). ESU extra credit--I would recommend completing before 11.12
11.5	ORANGE DAY: Wellness Week--Taking Care of My Body (80 min. classes)
11.4	Wellness Week--Taking Care of My Mind (80 minutes classes) Hand back and discuss Chief Red Jacket paragraphs. Still seeing sentence structure problems and circular/repetitive analysis that does not set up a line of reasoning. (15-20 min) Review Green prompt Examine samples essays and discuss/score using new scoring rubric. (30 min) Class discussion over Booker T. Washington reading. (rest of period)	Timed take home essay (just set the timer for 40 minutes and bring what you get done to class next time--this will NOT be graded
10.31	Happy Halloween! Discuss "Gettysburg Address" and Exploring the text questions in groups. Each groups will teach a different section of the text and a different exploration question. Group 1: Question 2 Group 2: Question 4 Group 3: Question 5 Group 4: Question 6 Group 5: Question 9 Green prompt--poster board/butcher paper silent analysis activity --analysis --discussion --write a thesis statement --review ethos, logos, pathos and how to write about them. --if time, look at sample papers and discuss scoring rubric (if not, we will look at these for the Green prompt next time)	Journal #11 Read and ANNOTATE Booker T. Washington's "The Atlanta Exposition Address" (LC 417-420) and answer "Exploring the Text" #2, 3, 4, and 10 AND find two additional strategies or items worthy of note and of analysis, then list them and explain why they are important (help achieve the purpose/impact the audience). Be prepared to participate in a class discussion over this next time. ALL students will be expected to participate.
10.29	Mini writing lesson--parallel sentences review and practice worksheet (2 sided!) Discuss Chief Red Jacket reading and paragraphs Revise one of your paragraphs after discussion; due at the end of the period today. I am paying particular attend to analysis AND syntax/sentence structure as I read these. If you finish early, begin working on Friday's homework.	DUE Next time: Journal #11 Read Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (LC 1035) and answer Exploring the Text #2, 4, 5, 6, and 9
10.23	Classification paper oral reading --finish today Multiple Choice skill 4.A review #3 (from PPC MC 2) Intro to speeches and letters.	DUE 10.29 Journal #10 Read the following and answer the questions in your journal: Chief Red Jacket's "Defense of Native American Religion" (p. (LC 1097-1099) and answer the following questions in paragraph format (one FULL--8-11 sentences--paragraph per question) with examples and analysis. 1. How does Chief Red Jacket use syntax (sentence structure) to develop his position on Iroquois conversion to Christianity? (You MUST identify his position/purpose!) 2. How does Chief Red Jacket's use of language develop the tone of the passage? (You MUST identify the tone.)
10.21	Classification paper oral reading & final submission to Mrs. Webb (bring a printed copy to read AND have a copy submitted on turnitin BEFORE class. I will be following along and grading on turnitin while you read--if you do not submit in on turnitin before class, your assignment will be LATE). Due to the nature of both time and interest, I will probably only have 1/2 of the class read today. Multiple Choice Skill 4.A further practice and review. IF you do not have a student account on AP Classroom that must happen ASAP. If you have not clicked "YES" to the AP exam in AP Classroom that must happen ASAP. If you have not PAID for the exam, that must happen ASAP! Here is the link for that. Your parents (or you) will have to pay online with a credit card. https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/060885	PRACTICE reading if you have not presented yet. Register and pay for the AP exam! https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/060885
10.17	Classification paper rough draft #2 (should be as close to final as possible until you revise for an oral reading) Revising for an oral reading: Checklist Oral reading of "Monsters"? Video on revision as part of the writing process	Revise for oral reading and PRACTICE! Submit to turnitin BEFORE class next time AND bring a printed copy for your oral reading. You may NOT read off a phone or computer screen. I will be following along and grading on turnitin while you read--if you do not submit in on turnitin before class, your assignment will be LATE)
10.15	Hand back rhetorical analysis papers and discuss scoring and sample papers; mandatory rewrites--due 10.21 Mini-lesson-- arguable/debatable topic sentences Recursive Writing Process--Essay Writing Additional Classification samples. "The Plot Against People" (professional writer) "Zombies" (student writer) "Sports Fans" (student writer) Workshop your rough draft #1 with a partner using the requirements sheet: Discuss criteria COPY OF WORKSHOP PAPER Work on your revisions --now would be a GOOD time to ask your teacher for help.	Draft #2 due next time; this will be revised again for development and clarity along with sentence structure and word choice for an oral reading.
10.11	Classification as a mode of writing: Classification Slides--take notes Discuss "How to Detect Propaganda" (LC 756-761) and your examples for Q2 (journal #9) --How is definition used in this essay? --In general, what is the relationship between definition and classification? --How is example used in this essay? --How is the classification essay structured? --How and why might YOU use classification in a paper/written document (in English, in other classes, in college, in the work place)? --What types of items ("things") might you write about in a classification paper? Brainstorm some ideas as a class--write down at least 10 of these. Organization of an Essay activity (we will be sitting on the floor for this . . .dress accordingly) Link for the "Classification Essay Assignment" --selecting topics (30 different topics, please) --once your topic has been approved, start writing. "The Way We Walk" (student writer) Rough drafts due NEXT TIME--I have 10 Chromebooks in class for student use as part of this process.	Classification Essay Assignment Criteria Period 6 Classification Topics
10.09	Discuss MC PPC Discuss journal More definition essay samples and discussions (if time) LAST HOUR OF CLASS: Timed in-class essay--50 min Start homework	Journal #9 Read and annotate "How to Detect Propaganda" (LC 756-761). (We will also review this when we read Chapter 3 and discuss argument.). In your journal, complete Discussion Question #2 on p. 761 for class next time. You may want to bring a laptop/Chromebook to class next time IF you have one.
10.07	Start definition/classification: Definition Class Activity Definition as a mode of writing: How, when, and why might definition be USED in a paper? Extended definitions and definition as a mode of writing. When/why might you write a definition paper itself? Why types of "things" would you write about in a definition paper? Define "candy" NPR article "A Not-So-Sweet Tax on Candy" Sample definition in government documents "Candy" Read and discuss Dumas' essay "The F Word" (LC 738-741); focused discussion on questions #1, 2, 8, 9 (p. 742). More samples with remaining time	Journal #8: Read and ANNOTATE Margaret Talbot's "Best in Class" where she attempts to define what it means to be "valedictorian." (LC 223-232). In your journal answer "Exploring the Text" questions 2, 3, 4, and 8.
10.3	Return Mann paragraphs and discuss scoring and writing issues. Mini writing lessons. Gladwell reading and journal due CET photos 15 minute writing: Write a thesis statement and one body paragraph for the following prompt; if you finish before the time is up begin writing the next paragraph. Analyze the rhetorical strategies that Gladwell uses to convey his message. (Think: Identify the message, determine HOW he relays the message). Write ONE analytical paragraph that would be part of the essay following your thesis statement --it must have an arguable t.s., at least 2 examples, and clear analysis that follows a line of reasoning.	Homework: Log on to AP Classroom when you have a block of approx. 40 minutes. You have been assigned Personal Progress Check for Unit 2. Please spend as much time on this as necessary to complete it. This is only a completion grade, but I need you to take it in ONE sitting and do your best INDIVIDUALLY if I am able to use the data to plan our next unit. Don't forget to sign up for the AP exam and register through the link given to you by Mrs. Gonzales. Please see me for additional details if you have lost/misplaced this information.
10.01	Journal Check for journals 3-6 TODAY (IF I have not already submitted grades, I will try to get these in the 6 week grades). (5-10 min) Discuss MC passage, questions, and answers. This was good practice for pre-20th century reading. (15-20 min.) Reminder: AP Classroom, test registration, and payment. Discuss "Modes of Writing: Begin Compare/Contrast Notes on Compare/Contrast--including organization (10 -15 min) Journal #7--Read and start working on this in class. Gladwell's "Offensive Play" (LC 643-657) and questions 1-10 (you may only have 9 questions listed in the book--some editions have question 4 listed for two different question. Re-number these 1-10.) THEN, complete Questions 3, 4, 5, 6 , 8, and 9. (last 1/2 of class--work on silently in class)	Journal #7 Gladwell's "Offensive Play" and questions 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 (you may only have 9 questions listed in the book--some editions have question 4 listed for two different question. Re-number these 1-10.)
9.27	END of 6 weeks--Homecoming schedule Mr. Fernald will be your sub today. Multiple Choice practice passage and questions--pre-20th century piece. Read the passage aloud as a class. Next, find a partner (one group of 3 if there is an odd number) and re-read the passage annotating it (remember--long, convoluted sentences should be broken into clauses based on punctuation). Then together attempt to answer each of the questions for at passage. Check your answers when you finish. After checking your answers, try to figure out WHY the correct answer is correct.	Have fun at the football game and the dance. Read "This is Water" (p. 232-238) and for Journal #6 answer questions #3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 13 This is due in class on Sept. 31
9.25	Horace Mann paragraph due today --volunteers to share? Read "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood" (p. 254-255) in class and discuss Questions 1-5 in class MC Reading Questions Handout	Read "This is Water" (p. 232-238) and for Journal #6 answer questions #3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 13 This is due in class on Sept. 31
9.23	Discuss "A Sentimental Journey" Horace Mann's education report Horace Mann paragraph assignment	Horace Mann paragraph assignment
9.18	Writing Hand back paper revisions with scores. Discuss scoring and read sample paper. Misplaced modifiers and other grammar/punctuation lessons Words for Transitions: Handout Voice Lessons Activity: Detail, page 25 Reading Discuss Mori essay questions and answers & Compare/contrast --review narrative techniques (dialogue and anecdotes), description, and example --Discuss/write on question 11	Journal #5: Read and analyze "A Sentimental Education" in your journal answer Question #5 on page 247. *(In color after p. 604) Read Horace Mann LOC p. 248-251--you MUST do the following (make a photocopy of the text if you do not have your own book). In one color highlight each of the claims Mann makes about education. In another color, highlight each of the examples Mann includes to support the claims. This is due next time for a class discussion and assignment.
9.16	Reading: Discuss Baldwin's "A Talk To Teachers" and discussion/activity over close reading/rhetorical analysis questions. --read aloud in class and complete annotations/notes as Mrs. Webb points out items you should notice/analyze --journal questions (if you completed the homework GREAT; if not, we will work on these briefly in class since I forgot to write the homework assignment on the board) Writing: Voice Lessons Activity: Tone, page 99 (if time) Words for TONE: Tone handout--discuss	Journal #4 Read Mori essay (LOC 204-214) and in your journal answer "Exploring the Text #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 9
9.12	Thesis and paragraph due at beginning of period--print copy and turnitin Second 1/2 of period Notes on Modes of Writing: Narrative and descriptive writing. Why words matter: Descriptive writing activity--sell this house. Prizes next time?	Journal #3: Read Baldwin's "A Talk to Teachers" in LOC (p. 197-203) and answer the following questions: Exploring the questions (p. 203): #4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 due in class next time.
9.10	Sherman Alexie assignment due today. Re-read aloud; group discussion and presentation for this. Hand back essays with scores Discuss scoring rubric Sample from a different prompt Thesis lesson Paragraph construction lesson Revise--typed revision due 9/12; MUST submit on Turnitin	Thesis and paragraph--due next time
9.6	Timed in-class rhetorical analysis essay. Please do your best on this. It is a formative assessment for instructional purposes. Review Close Reading Hand out Sherman Alexie assignment; work on this in class--due with annotations and answers to the writing questions Hand back DTR for revisions	Sherman Alexie assignment
9.4	Turn in DTR Dillard due--read and discuss in class; grade own, fixing errors--submit for completion points; if you do NOT make notes/comments/fix errors you CANNOT earn an A on this assignment Review and discuss AP Classroom activities with class. MC types. Continue to work on thesis statements.
8.30	Hand back DTR for first revisions Mini lessons #2 due NEXT TIME Review titles (yours and the treatment of of others) Review coordinating conjunctions and semi-colon and comma rules Review "however" sentences AP Classroom Multiple Choice Assignment; complete in class today, then read and annotate JFK's Inaugural address. Thesis statements--open and closed. Writing "Good" thesis statements. TERMS--These should be review. Please write down any with which you are unfamiliar and include examples as needed. diction--the choice and use of words and and phrases in speech and writing syntax--the way in which linguistic elements (such as words) are put together to form constituents (such as phrases or clauses or sentences) style--a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed (in this case, style of writing) rhetoric--the art of finding way (using language, in this case) to persuade tone imagery irony compare/contrast parallelism--similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses (may make up parallel sentences or a parallel paragraph) juxtaposition--the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect	Dillard assignment--due next time.
8.28	DTR due today. Typed. Please submit a printed copy AND upload it on turnitin.com. Close Reading Chapter 2 Close reading and annotations Read p. 41-43; Read and discuss 44-47; review annotations and graphic organizers p. 50-55 -IF TIME: -Warner Brother's letter and questions --Thesis statements Dillard--read aloud in class work on assignment	Chapter 2: TBD--dependent on what we complete in class today. Read the Warner Brother's letter and be prepared to discuss the questions and answers next time. Dillard assignment. Due typed and turnitin on 9.4. Link to Dillard poem and assignment (only pages 1-4, please).
8.26	DTR questions? Last chance. Due next time. SO(e)APStones with reading passage --Practice with Queen Elizabeth and Churchill passages	DTR due next time; print copy and turnitin
8.22	Name and favorite "guilty pleasure" food. Turnitin? DTR: Questions about the packet or the assignment? Due 8.28. Typed, correct MLA formatting (demonstration of MLA formatting) Journal #1--discuss your paragraphs, the rhetorical triangle, and context and the effect it has on content and language and syntax. LOC continue to read and discuss Chapter 1 (we will circle back to this chapter ALL year, so make sure you know and understand ALL of the material presented): discuss ethos, logos and pathos--and how to write about them; effective and ineffective rhetoric. (p. 7-12--read and discuss all; p. 13-17--read and discuss all; p. 19-20--read and discuss all; p. 21-23, including activity; p. 23-26, 29)	TBD--dependent upon what we complete during class time. This is subject to change. Continue to work on DTR Finish any reading of Chapter 1 that we were unable to cover in class. LOC--Chapter 1 and Journal 2 Read and carefully annotate (or take notes) pages 30-35 For TWO of the written texts (there are 3) AND the visual, briefly identify and/or explain the following. Some answers will be the same. speaker exigence audience purpose tone(s) context (time and space) genre DUE NEXT TIME!
8.20	Finish discussing summer reading--and names/question--something unique about youy DTR--due 8/28 DTR assignment. Use the links in the next column to access the grammar and punctuation packet and the assignment (if you misplace your copy). Begin working on this in class today. Check out books Start Chapter 1--Rhetorical Triangle Rhetorical triangle, close reading, and annotations LOC Chapter 1 9/11 speech and practice annotations Rhetorical strategies in you might annotate in the "9/11" speech: *Definitions and examples can be found in the Rhetorical Terms dictionaries in my classroom; many are also in the glossary of your text at the end of Chap 1, 2 and 3. alliteration pronoun usage, language choices (i.e.: conflict vs. war) and connotations/denotations, intentional fragments, parallel structure, tri-colon, imagery, repetition, balanced sentences and antithesis. organization of past, present, future (most speeches and sermons are organize this way	DTR Info. Packet--due 8.28 DTR Guidelines/Packet (you NEED this to complete the assignment!) DTR Assignment Journal #1: Choose a activity or sport with which you are familiar. Write a paragraph "teaching" something about this activity to a peer with the same background and interests. Now, write paragraph teaching the same concept to a 6-year old. Bring this to class next time to discuss in light of the rhetorical triangle and context.
Day 1	Introductions, seating charts, and names--What is on your “bucket list”? Course guidelines and expectations Who has/needs books? Summer homework: Review your work, on the bottom or back of the page write answers to the following: 2-3 sentence summary of the text What do you believe the author is arguing/what point is the author trying to make? Discuss in groups of 4ish--Share summary of book, share 2 quotes and the connections you made/significance. Submit TODAY for 20 points.	IF you have a text book, you will need it tomorrow. Please bring it to class.
	NEW for 2019-2020 Class! AP Lang/Comp Summer Assignment_2019



	ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FROM LAST YEAR AND FOR TEACHER PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
Date	In class work	Homework
	WINTER BREAK Books you should READ!	OPTIONAL (but HIGHLY SUGGESTED for your mental health and well being!): READ something you have always wanted to read! No assignment over this, but you will have time to share when we return and we will create a "must read" reading list.
12.21	Finals Block 7: 8:00-9:30 Block 8: 9:40-11:10
12.20	Finals Block 4: 8:00-9:30 presentation of Visual Analysis David Sedaris selection from Santaland Diaries Temp Link Block 5: 9:40-11:10 Block 6: 11:20-12:50 Multiple Choice passages--2 passages (maybe entire test depending on time)
12.19	Finals Block 1: 8:00-9:30 Block 2: 9:40-11:10 Block 3: 11:20-12:50 presentation of Visual Analysis
12.17	Visual analysis presentations--THIS WILL TAKE 2 DAYS; YOU WILL BE SIGNED UP FOR EITHER TODAY OR FINALS DAY.
12.13	Timed Essay--assessment Final timed rhetorical analysis --Please use student ID numbers on this instead of names --Self evaluation and rationale Work on visual analysis	Work on visual analysis
12.11	Timed Essay--practice Please use student ID numbers on this instead of names --self evaluation and rationale work on visual analysis	Work on visual analysis
12.7	Journals DUE --discuss advertisement analysis before submission Visual Analysis Presentation Assignment Visual Analysis Presentation Rubric Here is an site that may help you organize your information/presentation. It is listed as an "Outline" but this is not really outline format. Here's a couple examples of full length essay (remember, yours will be a speech but the content and organization will be similar) slideshare with text for analysis of Coke ad blog with sample advertisement analysis Here is a sample outline for a paper--your presentation outline may be similar	Work on visual analysis
12.5	Discuss journal and essays --Group thesis statement Challenge --submit your journal next time for your final journal grade for the semester. Your journal is worth 20 completion points. You should include the following journals: Atlanta Exposition Choice #1 (2 pages) Choice #2 (2 pages) Advertisement analysis Hand back timed essays and discuss. "Replacement" assignment--Roosevelt letter (LC p. 617-618--don't forget to read the background information) Prompt: In a well written essay, analyze the rhetorical strategies Theodore Roosevelt uses to deliver his message about "the proper place for sports." Visual Rhetoric: What is Visual Rhetoric? Rockwell artwork Analyzing a painting/photograph Analyzing a cartoon Advertisement techniques handout Analyzing an advertisement Advertisement Assignment--you must have a printed, color ad for class today.	Finish advertisement journal questions--staple the advertisement in your journal. Find 3-4 visuals that you think are interesting and worthy of analysis--these can be advertisements (NOT the same one you did for this assignment), paintings, magazine covers, posters, political cartoons, etc. Bring these to class next time. Journals due next time.
12.3	Essays--I have finished grading them, but I cannot return them as 3 people still need to make up the assignment. I will return them on Wednesday (grades are already in the grade book). At that time, I will discuss the essays and scoring. Students who did not earn a 5 or higher will have the opportunity to write a "replacement" essay--there are no rewrites at this point in the semester. Your grade will be replaced with a 70 IF you score higher on the replacement essay. LOC Selected readings--bring your book discuss reading selections from homework read, discuss. In PAIRS, write a prompt for this text. Explain the strategies and ideas you would expect to see in a well written rhetorical analysis essay on this prompt. This WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR A GRADE! Begin working on your homework:	Journal # Select 1 of the following essays about sports to read, annotate, and write 2 pages of analysis in your journal Grantland Rice's "The Four Horsemen" (football) (LC 610-616); the analysis for this should address the use of metaphor and include a discussion of tone; you may certainly include other strategies/devices in your journal entry. Joyce Carol Oates's "The Cruelest Sport" (boxing) (LC 622-630); the analysis for this should address the use of literary allusions and a discussion of the paradox of boxing; you may certainly include other strategies/devices in your journal entry. Caroline Alexander's "The Great Game" (war and sports) (LC 660-995); the analysis for this should address her appeals to emotion (label the emotions) along with the connection she makes between sports and war; you may certainly include other strategies/devices in your journal entry. AND, bring a color advertisement (or 2) to class next time!
11.29	In-Class Essay--timed for 40 minutes LOC Selected readings--bring your book	Journal # : Select 1 of the following to read, annotate it and write 2 pages of analysis in your journal; choose 1 or 2 significant rhetorical strategies to discuss in this analytical journal. David Foster Wallace's "This Is Water: Some Thoughts . . . " (LC 232) Eric Schlosser, from "In the Strawberry Fields" (LC 431) Lars Eignher's "On Dumpster Diving" (p. 421-430)
11.12	Study of speeches: Florence Kelly assignment due. Complete the piece by including the sentences of analysis. Examine college board sample papers 1-9 (I have all of them, I think) In groups, evaluate and c/c the 4, 6, and 8 papers. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? In your answers, give examples from each text (or explain what the text is missing). Write out thorough answers that demonstrate understanding and submit TODAY.

10.2		Homework: Journal #8 READ nonfiction. Find an piece of nonfiction writing--essay or lengthy article--something in which you are interested. (It can be a Sports Illustrated article even. The New Yorker and the Atlantic are good sources, or pick an author from the textbook and find something by that author that is not in the book.) Copy/print it. Read and annotate it. Then, in your journal, complete the following steps: 1. Write a summary--this needs to include key points 2. Write a response/reflection on the article and how it was written (NOT the content, but the writing itself). If you want to write something "meta" find an essay by a writer about writing and then complete the assignment. 3. Staple the copied essay/article in your journal.
9.12	Discuss and compare/contrast--finish charts as needed; you may do this in groups at your tables or move to other tables.	Perspectives, argument, and debate: College education for prisoners--watch video(es?) and discuss with remaining time.
12.12	Language Acquisition Cartoon discuss and analyze SOAPStone(s) for a visual LOC Selected readings--bring your book David Sedaris's "Me Talk Pretty One Day" (218-222); read and annotate; discuss "Exploring the Text" questions 1, 2, 5, 6, 8. 6 word memoir--Work on this the rest of the period. Oral presentations and visual for your final.	6 word memoir
12.8	Last child in the woods--Finish analysis boxes (3 boxes for 3 examples) in groups; write 3 multiple choice questions as a group. Introduce 6 word memoir visual and presentation for FINAL.	Please read the following assignment and get started on it for homework. Presentation of this will be your FINAL. 6 Word Memoir Assignment (Google Doc) 6 Word Memoir Samples (Google Doc)
11.28		MC rationale assignment--due Monday, December 4 Even though you have been given the correct answers, this is actually a time consuming task and more difficult than you think. Select questions that you struggled with and do the following for EACH. Write the question stem (the ENTIRE question without the answers) Explain WHICH answer is correct and WHY it is correct Explain WHY EACH of the incorrect answers is incorrect (you may have to examine relationships, look up words, etc.) SAMPLE: Multiple Choice Sample Rationale Question 2: Which of the following best represent the author's intended audience? A--YES. The audience would be well acquainted with Carlyle's writing. This is obvious in lines 47 and 55 when his works are listed but not summarized (nor are examples from the works included). It is assumed that the audience is familiar with these works and will agree with the the effects that the author is describing. B--No. No examples are given or analyzed. No summary of the prose is provided. C--No. This passage is about the effects of Carlyle's prose, there is no discussion of HOW to write like Carlyle or discussion of other authors in general. D--No. Methods for teaching Carlyle are not addressed. E--No, it is about the influence of his writing. There are not examples from his personal life. How many do I get to do!? You MUST complete this correctly for 6 questions to earn a C on the assignment (30/40 points) You MUST complete the correctly for 7 questions to earn a B on the assignment (35/40 points) You MUST complete this correctly for 8 questions to earn an A on the assignment (40/40 points)

AP English periods 3 and 4
Monday--bring your eclipse glasses and we'll try to sneak out of class and take a peek.

GOALS for Study of Rhetoric:

Understand and be able to explain "rhetoric." The power of language: What is ONE word that describes YOU.
List the possible elements that may make up "context."
Draw and label the rhetorical triangle for a given reading assignment.
Know what SOAPSTones stands for and complete SOAPSTones as a beginning step toward full rhetorical analysis of a given reading assignment.

GOALS for Study of Rhetoric:

Understand and be able to explain "rhetoric." The power of language: What is ONE word that describes YOU.
List the possible elements that may make up "context."
Draw and label the rhetorical triangle for a given reading assignment.
Know what SOAPSTones stands for and complete SOAPSTones as a beginning step toward full rhetorical analysis of a given reading assignment.

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