DAILY AGENDA:
Tuesday, March 8: Mr. Witucki information about upcoming AP Exam (if you were absent, please see me for a hand-out); Intro to Gender Unit! In CN: [Gender Roles Quick Write] What is the impact of the gender roles that society creates and enforces? What does "socially constructed gender roles" really mean? "Men vs. Women" and "Males vs. Females"; In small groups and in CN (same entry), come up with a list of all of the gender stereotypes that you can think of (i.e. Men are strong, protective, dominant. Women are dainty, need protection and submissive); "10 Things I Hate About You" video clip - click here for YouTube - and write a poem on the 10 things you hate about the opposite sex following the model from the movie - click here for poem. HOMEWORK: Finish poem for tomorrow for class sharing!! If you were absent, take notes in CN and write poem all under the same entry.
Monday, March 7: Juniors: PSAT Score Breakdown with Strengths and Weaknesses chart filled out; Seniors Choice Reading/Brainstorm Response Paper Topic. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent and you are a junior, please see me tomorrow to pick up your PSAT handouts.
Friday, March 4: Rhetorical Analysis on "Mother Tongue" (30 min). Prompt: In paragraphs 7-14 (543-44), Tan describes her mother's experience with the English language. Read the passage carefully. Then write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Tan uses to convey her complex attitude toward her mother's facility (capability) with English. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, please respond to the following essay (not in CN) for 30 min. and be prepared to show teacher for points on Monday. Must be done by Monday to receive any points! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Thursday, March 3: Check Snow Day Homework; Amy Tan "Mother Tongue" activity in CN: ["Mother Tongue" Comparison and Questions]and group discussion - click here for slide with information and work directions; Continue conferring on next Choice Reading book for Response Paper. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, follow the instructions linked above to complete the CN entries.
Wednesday, March 2: Another Snow Day?? I've lost my touch. Please see the "SNOW DAY" tab on the far right side of the bar for an update on homework.
Tuesday, March 1: SNOW DAY!!! Continue self-editing Morrison vs. Orwell Essay in CN (focusing on complex, specific claim; direct quotes for evidence, explanation; rhetorical strategies, and sentence leveling in body paragraphs; conclusion answering "So what?"); Read "Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan (not sure what page in textbook, but in the Language Unit near Orwell's "Politics") - click here to access online text. Take notes in CN: ["Mother Tongue" R&R Notes] - Read and react to 5 different parts in the text - you should be including the quote that you are reacting to. Take advantage of the Snow Day to catch up on your Choice Reading!! (Hopefully) see you tomorrow!
Monday, February 29: 10 min. Choice Reading; Essay check; MLA Format mini-lesson with block quotes and Header - click here for document; Purdue OWL Resource (click link to access website); Claim Game; Writers Workshop and editing on Morrison vs. Orwell Essay - click here for self-edit check list; NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, edit your own essay and be prepared to show teacher revisions tomorrow.
Friday, February 26: Turn in Response papers (hard copy only and on time for credit!); Toni Morrison Nobel Prize Speech 1993 (click link to access text) and Orwell's "Politics" Compare and Contrast group work; HOMEWORK: In CN: [Morrison vs. Orwell Essay], Compare and contrast paragraph 14 of Orwell's essay with the last paragraph from Toni Morrison's 1993 Nobel Prize speech (click here for paragraphs). Focus on audience, purpose, and tone. Well-developed, thought out essay in CN! Due Monday. If you were absent, follow instructions for essay homework - due Monday.
Thursday, February 25: SNOW DAY!!! Papers due tomorrow - printed BEFORE class.
Wednesday, February 24: Juniors report to the Fish Bowl for information on PSAT scores; Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" practice M.C. test as a class with answers and discussion. HOMEWORK: Choice Reading Response Papers are due FRIDAY, Feb. 26th NO MATTER WHAT. If you were absent, see teacher when we have class next about making up the M.C.
Tuesday, February 23: "Politics and the English Language" discussion - rules and note-taking on Cognitive Map - click here for slide; Partner Cognitive map activity - click here for EXAMPLE (must come up with a different theme to explore), if you do not finish this in class, it is homework! RESPONSE PAPERS DUE FRIDAY - hard copy, printed before class, no email documents or late papers will be accepted; If you were absent, complete the note-taking and cognitive map homework linked above.
Monday, February 22: Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" Reading Celebration! - click here to access slide for description; Choice Reading; Bring textbook to class tomorrow. If you were absent, complete the reading celebration above on a separate sheet of paper and be prepared to turn in to teacher tomorrow first thing in class for points. RESPONSE PAPER RUBRIC - HERE
Friday, February 19: Check and share Poetry homework; Review M.C. practice tests with correct answers and discussion; Intro to George Orwell - click here for YouTube video; HOMEWORK: Read Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" in textbook (pgs. 529-39). If you were absent, follow instructions above. (Click here for link to Rhetorical Devices) Response Paper Rubric - click here
Thursday, February 18: M.C. practice tests - "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" and "In the Strawberry Fields"; (if you were absent, come see me to make up the multiple choice); Choice reading and working on poetry homework.
Wednesday, February 17: Check Argumentative Work Essay Revision and Poetry Homework questions; Introduction to Language Unit and Naomi Shihab Nye Poetry - click here for YouTube links to her explanation of poetry and her reading of "For Mohammed..."; Group discussion on her two poems; HOMEWORK: In CN: [Language and Poetry], write a poem about an issue to which you have a strong emotional attachment. (Creativity always a plus!!). This is DUE FRIDAY!!! If you were absent, follow the instructions above for the homework.
Tuesday, February 16: Choice Reading and conferring; HOMEWORK: Argumentative Work Essay due in CN [Work Essay Revision] tomorrow; Typed Response Paper on Choice Reading #1 due Friday, Feb. 26th (turn in hard copy to me by Monday, Feb. 22nd for revision opportunity); Read. Naomi Shihab Nye's poems in textbook "For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza" (pg. 572) and in CN: [Nye Poetry Questions] answer "Exploring the Text" questions #1, 5, 6 - read "Why I Could Not Accept Your Invitation" (pg. 573) and in CN answer "Exploring the Text" questions #1, 3, 5. If you were absent, follow the instructions above and be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Friday, February 12: Choice Reading, work on Work Argumentative Essay revision in CN: [Work Essay Revision] - due Wednesday, February 17th, or work on Choice Reading Response Papers - due Friday, February 26th. ENJOY THE WEEKEND AND FLING!!! See you next week :)
Thursday, February 11: Khan Academy practice with grammar - click here for the slide with information and instructions (10 practice quizzes recording 1st and 2nd time scores with a paragraph reflection at the end) and click here for the worksheet; Choice Reading, revisions for Work Argumentative Essay, or Response paper work til the end of the hour. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, print the Khan Academy grammar worksheet linked above and follow the steps to the website to complete the activity. Must turn in to Mr. Smith tomorrow for points.
Wednesday, February 10: Choice Reading and finish conferring; Argumentative Work Essay Workshop - focus on claim and rhetorical strategies; Rewrite in CN: [Work Essay Revision] is due Wednesday, February 17th - students will show teacher their initial draft and explain the revisions that they made to their paper. Do not have to rewrite the entire paper, just section off the parts that you would change/add/eliminate in your original under the new CN entry. Click here for PowerPoint slide and here for Argumentative Workshop handout. If you were absent, continue editing your paper and working on your Choice Reading Response Paper (due Friday, February 26th) hard-copy, end of your hour.
Tuesday, February 9: Choice Reading Day; Conferring on Response Paper book and topic/claim. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, email me your response paper book and the topic/claim you are going to write your paper on [[email protected]]. Response Papers due Feb. 26th and the end of your hour.
Monday, February 8: Argumentative Essay Prompt 30 min. In CN: [Work Argumentative Essay] - How does work shape or influence our lives? Support your position with appropriate evidence from your reading and observations; Writer's Workshop with essays - click here for slide. HOMEWORK: Bring your choice reading book to class tomorrow and be prepared to tell teacher what title you are writing your Response Paper on and the claim you are going to use. Will be conferring on Argumentative Essay, as well. If you were absent, respond to the prompt above for 30 min. in your CN and edit your essay following the instructions on the slide (link provided above). Be prepared to confer with teacher tomorrow.
Friday, February 5: Choice Reading; Socratic Seminar; CN Entry: [S.S. Work Unit Prompt] - Draft an outline (bullet points) for an Argumentative Essay answering the following prompt: How does work shape or influence our lives? Support your position with appropriate evidence from your reading and observations. Include a thorough and elaborate claim, bullet points for body paragraphs with evidence, and a "So What?" conclusion idea. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, complete the outline for the argumentative essay over the weekend and be prepared to show teacher on Monday. Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, February 4: Choice Reading/Conferring; Homework Check from Labour pg. 211 questions, Job Advertisement activity - click here for slide; HOMEWORK: Entry ticket for tomorrow - click here for slide. Write three sentences total describing the purpose of work according to Ehrenreich, Washington and Carlyle. Must turn in entry ticket tomorrow when class starts for points and participation in Socratic Seminar. If you were absent, create a job advertisement (construction paper is fine) channeling the perspective on work from either Nickel and Dimed, Washington's Speech, or Carlyle's Labour. Use links above for directions and entry ticket information. Write your own entry ticket and be prepared to turn it in for points and participation in Socratic Seminar tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 3: Choice Reading/Conferring; Response Paper Information - click here for slide and click here for rubric; Thomas Carlyle Labour pgs. 209-11 in textbook. Read once for comprehension. Read again, this time in CN: [Labour Concepts and Questions], bullet point the key concepts for each of the five paragraphs. Fill in the blanks: Work is ______. Not working is ______. HOMEWORK: In complete sentences, answer questions on pg. 211 #'s 1, 4, 5, 8, and 10 under the same CN entry as above. If you were absent, complete the assignments and homework listed above.
Tuesday, February 2: Choice Reading and conferring on Rhetorical Analysis and choice reading/response papers. BRING TEXTBOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW. No homework.
Monday, February 1: Speed Dating Book Talk; CN Entry [Choice Reading Accountability] - How many books did you read last semester outside of class requirements? Do you think this is an acceptable amount for AP Lang? How many books do you want to read this upcoming semester? List the top 3 titles (ones you have not read yet) you plan on reading for Choice Reading/Response Papers next. BRING CHOICE READING BOOK TOMORROW. If you were absent, complete the CN entry above.
Friday, January 29: Book Talks; Writing Seminar -Rhetorical Analysis on Booker T. Washington's "The Atlanta Exposition" - 30 min writing in CN: [B.T. Washington Rhetorical Analysis] - click here for prompt. No homework. If you were absent, write for 30 min. in your CN responding to the prompt linked above. We will be conferring on your essays next week. Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, January 28: Homework review; "The Atlanta Textposition" in-class activity; M.C. Practice test in groups with answer review; NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow (or when you return) for multiple choice practice.
Wednesday, January 27: Book Talk; Introduction and background information on Booker T. Washington's "The Atlanta Exposition Address" on pgs. 191-94 in your textbook, listen to partial audio of the track, and complete assigned questions in complete sentences. In CN: ["Atlanta Exposition" ?'s] Answer #'s 2,4,7 and 8 found on pg. 195 under "Questions on Rhetoric and Style". If you were absent, use the links provided above to access the text and questions. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 26: Promote English trips; Syllabus hand-outs and discussion - click here for updated syllabus; choice reading. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow to go over syllabus changes. Bring AP Lang textbook tomorrow.
Monday, January 25: 2nd Semester Kick-off!; Housekeeping information; New seating chart; Exam discussion, percentage breakdown; Essay prompt review; Self-Reflection for 10 min. in CN: [Semester 1 Reflection] - click here for slide; Choice Reading. If you were absent, complete the self-reflection in CN and bring your choice reading book to class tomorrow.
Wednesday-Friday, January 20-22: EXAMS!!! Email teacher with any questions. NO HOMEWORK.
Tuesday, January 19: Choice Reading, finish conferring; Argumentative Essay discussion and practice prompt - click here for information slides. EXAMS START TOMORROW! HOMEWORK: Study!!
Monday, January 18: Choice Reading; Essay homework check; Notebook conferring; Rhetorical Vocab activity review - click here for answers to packet. HOMEWORK: Study for exam! If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow for review packet.
Friday, January 15: Choice reading and Notebook conferring 10 min; Kahoot! Review for Rhetorical Vocab Exam https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/f7b67b3e-6be5-48cd-9057-dee39e44dcdb (click link for access to game); HOMEWORK: click here for slide - due MONDAY. If you were absent, follow instructions for homework above and study for your exam.
Thursday, January 14: In CN: ["TSP" Quick Write] - (same Table of Contents entry as yesterday): Channeling the writing style of Dillard, choose any profession/activity, i.e. gardening, coaching, rock collector, and write at least 5 sentences about how that profession/activity can be viewed as inspirational or creative (much like Dillard wrote about how she was inspired by the stunt pilot on pg. 214). You need to include at least 3 similes, 1 metaphor and 1 use of personification; Take Multiple Choice test for "The Stunt Pilot" - scored; review answers to MC; Cont. Notebook conferring; HOMEWORK: click here for slide. If you were absent, follow instructions for CN entry, see teacher tomorrow about making up the MC, and click link above for homework assignment.
Wednesday, January 13: Homework check for "The Stunt Pilot" and explanation for exam; In CN: ["TSP" Quick Write] "A good story is about the thing, and the other thing. The second thing looks like the first thing, but it's something else." What do you get out of this? How can you connect it to "TSP" or any other writing of a good story? 5 min. response. "The Stunt Pilot" group activity chart on separate sheet of paper- click here for slide; notebook checks continued. HOMEWORK: Study for the exam; If you were absent, follow instructions for activities above. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12: SNOW DAY!! You know what your homework is (see below for a refresher!) Assignment will be due (and checked!) tomorrow in class. For Snow Days here on out, we will be using the "SNOW DAY!" tab at the top of the website. Hope you are all staying safe and staying warm!! See you tomorrow :)
Monday, January 11: Response Papers turned back; Book Talk - Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton; Notebook Checks begin; Read Dillard's "The Stunt Pilot" (from The Writing Life) in textbook (pg. 212-21) with 5 Read and React responses (react to 5 different events in the book and write about your reaction) and answer questions #1,2,5,9 (pg. 221 in textbook) in CN: ["The Stunt Pilot" R & R w/ Questions] - DUE TOMORROW (If we have a snow day, homework will be checked on Wednesday) If you were absent, follow instructions for homework assignments above and be prepared for homework check when we meet for class next.
Friday, January 8: Self-check and turn in Response Paper #1; Choice Reading and finishing N & D Questions on Rhetoric and Style from blue worksheet - must show teacher when finished for points by the END of class. Notebook checks begin next week. Suggested homework: Read "The Stunt Pilot" from The Writing Life in textbook (pg. 212-23). If you were absent, must have excused absence for the day to be able to receive points for response paper and blue worksheet questions. Have a great weekend!! :)
Thursday, January 7: Book Talk; Choice Reading; N & D Discussion - "Four Square Analysis" in CN - click here for slides; HOMEWORK: RESPONSE PAPER DUE TOMORROW!! Email me before 9pm for feedback on claim;N & D Questions on Rhetoric and Style on blue sheet - questions to answer determined by color of star; If you were absent, paper is still due tomorrow; see me for worksheet.
Wednesday, January 6: Choice Reading; The Onion article homework check and discussion; Review of Response Paper #1 requirements with sample essays (due FRIDAY!) - see slides under Tuesday, Jan. 5 for information and rubric; "Serving in Florida" Multiple Choice practice with answers. HOMEWORK: Finish Intro & "Serving in Florida" by Thursday; Response Paper due Friday. If you were absent, follow instructions for homework above and see teacher about making up M.C. practice test.
Tuesday, January 5: Choice Reading and conferring on Synthesis Essay; Read Ehrenreich's Interview in AP Lang textbook on pg. 188-90 - class discussion on N & D; "Be Like Barbara" class activity with job experience; HOMEWORK: Read "Serving in Florida" with Intro by Thursday; Read and annotate The Onion's "Interns Treated to Informative..." article with GRAPESSS Analysis in CN: ["Interns" GRAPESSS]. N & D Response paper due FRIDAY - click links for slides with explanation and rubric. If you were absent, please write for 7 minutes in CN titled: [N & D Interview Reflection] answering the "Follow-Up" Questions after the interview on pg. 190 in textbook - (Were you surprised by her responses? How so? What do her responses add to your understanding of the excerpt from "Serving in Florida?" Follow instructions for article above.
Monday, January 4: Welcome back! New seating chart; In CN: [Imitative Writing and Reflection N & D] On pg. 29, "Picture a fat person's hell, and I don't mean a place with no food..." In your CN, imitate the writing style of this sentence by using the same format, but different topic. Picture a _______ hell, and I don't mean a place with ________... NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, follow instructions for CN entry above.
Friday, December 18: Choice Reading. No homework! Enjoy your break and Happy Holidays!! See you next year :)
Thursday, December 17: Self-Correct Formative Synthesis Essay; Report Scores; Choice Reading. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, check with teacher tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 16: Synthesis Essay (55 min); NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow to make up a time to write essay.
Tuesday, December 15: Review Synthesis Essay - click here for updated slides and CN entry; 2014 Synethesis Prompt Activity; Choice Reading. HOMEWORK: Read Mentor Text and N & D with active reading notes for Essay in class tomorrow. If you were absent, see instructions above and be prepared to write the essay tomorrow.
Monday, December 14: Hand back Rhetorical Analysis essay, Warm-ups and Anti-Bullying presentations; Finish Rhetorical Vocab - click here for updated slides; Intro to Synthesis with notes in CN - click here for slides; Choice reading. HOMEWORK: Continue Reading Mentor text and N & D with active reading notes for Wednesday. If you were absent, follow the instructions above.
Friday, December 11: Collect Warm-Ups (3rd-6th hour); Finish presentations; Choice reading; HOMEWORK: Continue to read your Mentor Text and N & D. If you were absent, follow instructions for homework above.
Thursday, December 10: Warm-up: How prepared are you for today's presentation? Did you work well together as a team? Provide comments on the participation of each of your group members. Start Documentary presentations in class; NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, consult with group members and be prepared to finish presentations tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 9: Warm-up: How is your project coming? Any concerns so far? Continue and finish group work on Anti-Bullying Project. Email me a link to your video [[email protected]]; Complete Prospectus (typed and printed) and be ready to turn it in before your presentation. If you were absent, talk with your group.
Tuesday, December 8: Warm-up: What ideas do you have so far for your Anti-bullying project? What rhetorical strategies could you use for your video? Film effects? Example of past project - click here to access video; Group Work on Anti-bullying Project on Mac Airs with iMovie (click here for instructions); Hand-outs for rubric and directions for project - click the links for documents; HOMEWORK: MUST BE READY TO PRESENT BY THURSDAY. If you were absent, get in contact with your group to touch base.
Monday, December 7: Warm Up: Watch "To This Day" By Shane Koyczan and pick a line from the poem and reflect on your gold sheet. Introduction to bullying with Mr. Dickerson & Ms. Mulheisen. Discussion of bullying and introduction to video project. Click here for slides. If you were absent, view the above. HOMEWORK: Group Prospectus due tomorrow (Dec. 8). Bullying video participation permission slip is also due!
Friday, December 4: Warm Up: Take this made up word: KIVATRUTE, and give a (school appropriate) definition, identify the part of speech it would be (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) and draw an illustration of the word to fit your definition (to be completed on gold sheet). Writer's Workshop: An Inconvenient Truth Essay; Final draft of essay (typed!) is due Monday, December 7 (click here for formatting guidelines). Continue to read your mentor text and Nickel and Dimed with active reading notes. Turn in Anti-Bullying Video Project permission slip no later than Tuesday, December 8. If you were absent, write essay and have final draft (typed!) ready to turn in on Monday; get Anti-Bullying Video Project permission slip from teacher
Thursday, December 3: Finish An Inconvenient Truth (2006). Give prompt for Rhetorical Analysis essay (click here for prompt) and show rubric for scoring (click here for scoring rubric). HOMEWORK: In CN: [An Inconvenient Truth Essay Outline], write an outline for your essay for writer's workshop tomorrow. *Note: Final draft of essay is due Monday, November 7. Continue to read your mentor text and Nickel and Dimed with active reading notes. If you were absent, watch the documentary (either on YouTube or rented from local library) and bring an outline for your essay tomorrow. Use the links provided above for access to prompt and scoring rubric.
Wednesday, December 2: Warm-up: Answer any three questions about the Visual Rhetoric Example on your hand-out (to be completed on gold sheet); Choice reading and finish conferring; Continue An Inconvenient Truth with notes in CN [An Inconvenient Truth Doc.] with note-taking and discussion. HOMEWORK: Continue reading your mentor text and Nickel and Dimed with active reading notes for DEC. 16th! If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow for hand-outs and to find a time to make up the documentary DURING SCHOOL or rent the DVD from a local library (or on YouTube) for viewing. See above for homework instructions.
Tuesday, December 1: Warm-up: What do you know about global warming? Why do you think this has been such a hot topic in recent years? Choice reading and conferring; Begin watching An Inconvenient Truth with note-taking in CN [An Inconvenient Truth Doc.] and hand-outs for notes. HOMEWORK: Continue to fill out your hand-outs for the documentary from your CN notes; Continue reading your mentor text and Nickel and Dimed with active reading notes. If you were absent, come see teacher tomorrow.
Monday, November 30: Warm-up: How did your reading go over Thanksgiving break? How far along are you now in your mentor text and Nickel and Dimed? Intro to An Inconvenient Truth and notes on Rhetorical Analysis essay - click here for slides; Choice Reading and conferring on "Shooting an Elephant." NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, click the link above to access notes.
Tuesday, November 24: Warm-up: Are you reading your Mentor Text? What page are you currently on (out of how many)? Are you remembering to take Active Reading notes? How is it going overall? Will collect when done. IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST have BOTH your MENTOR TEXT and Nickel and Dimed (with active reading notes) finished by DECEMBER 16th!! Notes in CN: [Documentary Effects] - click here for slides; Choice Reading and conferring on Rhetorical Analysis - click here for essay example. HOMEWORK: READ YOUR BOOKS! If you were absent, copy down the notes in the slides linked above and read your books! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)
Monday, November 23: Warm-up Prompt: Start making a list of in-text evidence from "Shooting an Elephant" and personal experience to prepare for the Socratic Seminar prompt: "What drives us as humans to commit wrongful acts?"; Get Nickel and Dimed from library; Socratic Seminar (15 min); Intro to Documentary Unit - click here for slides; HOMEWORK: Take home your MC and justify all the correct answers for the ones you got wrong - why is that the correct answer instead of the one you chose? To be completed on the blank side of your MC sheet- due tomorrow. If you were absent, write for 10 minutes in your CN: [Socractic Seminar "S.A.E"] answering the prompt question listed above. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow. Copy down the notes from the slides, Pre-Write from slides, and get your copy of Nickel and Dimed tomorrow outside of class.
Friday, November 20: Checked "Shooting an Elephant" Rhetorical Analysis Outline for points. Show teacher upon return. Modeled example rhetorical analysis essay - click here to view. Wrote "Shooting an Elephant" Rhetorical Analysis in CN immediately following outline. HOMEWORK: Finish "Shooting an Elephant" Rhetorical Analysis Essay in CN; Continue reading your mentor text and take ACTIVE READING NOTES (must be done by December 17); After reading “Shooting an Elephant”, think and make notes in CN [S.A.E. Socratic Seminar] about the following question for Monday: What drives us as humans to commit wrongful acts?
If you were absent, read over example essay and write Rhetorical Analysis Essay in CN. Complete homework.
Thursday, November 19: Warm-up: Write about a time that you may have made a decision that went against your morals that happened as a result of peer pressure. Grade and collect "Shooting an Elephant" MC; "Shooting an Elephant" discussion - see slides here for access; In CN: ["Shooting an Elephant" Questions], Answer questions #1 and #2 on pg. 985 in your textbook; class discussion to follow; Rhetorical Analysis essay introduction - see slides above for information; HOMEWORK: Create an OUTLINE (Using Classical, Toulmin OR Rogerian) for a Rhetorical Analysis essay on the following prompt: "George Orwell describes his concern regarding human movites within the real nature of imperialism. Analyze the strategies Orwell uses to develop his argument." - focus on Irony and Metaphor. If you were absent, complete the questions in CN listed above and make an outline for the Rhetorical Analysis essay prompt given above.
Wednesday, November 18: Warm-up: click here for slides; Intro to Rogerian Argument and notes on structure in CN: [Rogerian Argument: Structure] - click above link for slides; Practice with Rogerian as class; Write Rogerian Outline in CN after notes (with same title) - choose from list of controversial issues (available in link with slides); HOMEWORK: Read George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" (1936) in your textbook, pgs. 979-84. Annotate the MC practice test at home after you read the section and complete test for class tomorrow (try to time yourself at 15 min). If you were absent, Complete the warm-up, take notes on Rogerian and create an outline using the new model (available in the slides above); Read Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" and see teacher tomorrow to make up MC.
Tuesday, November 17: Warm-Up: click here for slide; Homework check and group discussion on "Fast Food" article; Political Cartoons Analysis - click here for slides; Choice Reading; HOMEWORK: In CN: [GRAPESSS Political Cartoon], Find a political cartoon of your choosing and do a GRAPESSS Write-up in your CN. Print it out or download a picture of it on your phone to show teacher tomorrow. If you were absent, choose two cartoons from the PowerPoint slides above and answer the following questions in CN with above homework title: What is the purpose? Who/What is being targeted? How is the purpose being accomplished (through color, words, images, etc.) What does it appeal to... ethos, logos, pathos? Complete homework listed above. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Monday, November 16: New Warm-Up Sheets - Prompt: "What was your first impression of 'A Modest Proposal'?"; Check Formative Assessment #2; Choice Reading; Intro to Satire - Click here for updated slides; Modern examples of Satire in the media (Weird Al, Jon Stewart, SNL) - click separate links for access to videos; HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "Nation's Fast Food Patrons..." article by The Onion (click link for access to text). In CN: ["Fast Food" Questions and Outline], Answer the 5 questions (click link for access to questions) in complete sentences and create an outline for the ARGUMENTATIVE PROMPT (on the link). Must identify whether you are using the Classical Model or Toulmin Model. DUE TOMORROW; If you were absent, follow the instructions listed above and include the notes on Satire from the PowerPoint into your CN: [Elements on Satire]. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Friday, November 13: Collect warm-up sheets; Go over F.A. #2: "Martin Luther King, Jr. claims in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (1963) that "it is an historical fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily. Individuals may see the moral light and voluntarily give up their unjust posture, but... groups tend to be more immoral than individuals" (paragraph 12). Write an essay defending, challenging, or qualifying King's claim. Support your position with evidence from your own experience. HOMEWORK: In your CN: [F.A. #2 MLK Revision] Rewrite your entire Formative Assessment. With a highlighter, put brackets around the new sections that you added. Bring Rough draft to class on Monday. FINAL IS DUE MONDAY!!; Read "A Modest Proposal" (click link for access to online text) in textbook, pg. 914-920, and answer question #2 on pg. 920 under "Questions for Discussion" - "At what point do you recognize that Swift's proposal is meant to be satiric? Do you think a modern audience would get the joke faster than Swift's contemporaries did?" DUE MONDAY!! If you were absent, follow the instructions below and be prepared to show teacher at the beginning of class. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME at [email protected] - Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 12: Warm up: Start making a list of most effective rhetorical strategies based on the President you were assigned at the start of class; Kennedy vs. Obama in-class debate; Return of F.A. #2; NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, write a one page response in your CN [Kennedy vs. Obama Debate], choosing one President to "defend." Name the specific rhetorical strategies that the President of your choosing uses and elaborate on why those rhetorical strategies make that speech more powerful over the other one. Show teacher tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 11: Warm up: Why are political speeches notorious for using rhetorical strategies? Listen to audio of Presidents Obama and Kennedy's Inaugural speeches and make annotations of rhetorical strategies on the hand-outs. Click the links for Kennedy Speech and Obama Speech; HOMEWORK: Make a T-Chart between Kennedy and Obama - compare and contrast the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies in each speech. Be prepared for tomorrow's discussion with specific textual examples to support your stance. If you were absent, annotate the two speeches using the links provided above and follow the homework explanation for tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 10: Warm up: What is the most challenging part of completing the MC practice tests? Time crunch? Difficulty understanding the text or the questions? Choosing one right answer?; President George W. Bush "After 9/11" Speech - click link for access to text; Group annotation and identification of Rhetorical Strategies; HOMEWORK: In CN: ["After 9/11" Reflection] From your assigned page, choose two rhetorical strategies Bush incorporates in his speech and explain why they are effective. If you were absent, print off the "After 9/11" Speech and annotate it for Rhetorical Strategies - be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Monday, November 9: Warm-up: What do you do to stay up-to-date on current events? What news outlets do you normally go to? Online formats? Newspapers? Magazines? etc.; Homework check and class discussion; Rhetorical Vocab (Word Play) - click link for updated slides; "The Cheating Culture" by Callahan- read, annotate and answer MC questions with partner; In CN: ["The Cheating Culture" MC] Justify your answers with an explanation of how you chose the answer you did. NO HOMEWORK; If you were absent, please see teacher tomorrow for homework check and to schedule a time to make up the MC.
Thursday, November 5: Warm-up: Reflect on your F.A. #2 from yesterday; Were you prepared? Did you understand the prompt? Remember to include the FCA's? Rhetorical devices?; Choice reading and reading check; HOMEWORK for MONDAY: Find non-fiction piece (published within the past year) that forces the reader to question their morals/ethics. Print out article and annotate. In CN [MVP C.E. Rhetorical Precis], write a Rhetorical Precis on found article - click link for notes on RP for refresher if necessary. Due on Monday for discussion and points. If you were absent, follow the instructions above and be prepared for class on Monday. NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!! Enjoy the long weekend! :)
Wednesday, November 4: Warm-Up: Now that we have explored two different argumentative models, Classical and Toulmin, which do prefer to use in your own writing and why? Homework check of [Toulmin Essay Outline]; Formative Assessment #2 on MLK's "Letter..."; NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT. Conferences from 5pm-8pm. If you were absent, talk to teacher tomorrow to set up a time to make up the Formative Assessment.
Tuesday, November 3: Warm-up Prompt: "What are the benefits of learning and using the Toulmin model to think through an argument?"; Review Toulmin model - Outline for essay on the back of the hand-out from yesterday; Tannen article "Why is Compromise a Dirty Word?" to reinforce use of Toulmin model in essay format - work in groups to make outline using article and turn in for points; HOMEWORK: Using one of the claims from your homework in CN yesterday, please format an outline for an essay you would write on that claim using Toulmin's model - be prepared to show teacher tomorrow for points. If you were absent, please follow instructions listed above and be prepared for class tomorrow.
Monday, November 2: Review MC "Letter from Birmingham Jail"; Toulin Model Introduction - click here for slides and hand-out; HOMEWORK: Write 2 Toulmin claims in CN [Toulmin Claims]; If you were absent, look at the slides and hand-out for Toulmin and follow the above information for homework - be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Friday, October 30: Rhetorical Vocabulary Review with Games; NO HOMEWORK; HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Thursday, October 29: Rhetorical Vocab (Comparison) - click the link for slides; Homework check and discussion; "Letter from Birmingham Jail" Multiple Choice Practice and review; HOMEWORK: Choose any three vocabulary words that we have learned thus far and write an original sentence demonstrating your understanding of that word. The three words must be from different categories, i.e. Interruption, Omission, Repetition, Balance, Comparison. Be prepared to turn it in tomorrow at the door when you walk into class. If you were absent: follow instructions above for Rhetorical Vocab and complete the homework assignment to turn in when you walk in the door tomorrow. See teacher about making up MC Practice.
Wednesday, October 28: Juniors take Survey/College Board Info; Classical Model Quiz; HOMEWORK: Read "Letters to Birmingham Jail" by MLK in textbook on pgs. 264-267 (paragraphs 13-23) - click here for link to text - start at "We know from painful experience..." and end at "Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection." Look for specific rhetorical strategies (logos, pathos, ethos, etc.) in the text; In CN ["Letters from Birmingham" Questions]: Complete Question #3 pg. 274 ("Questions on Rhetoric and Style") - How do King's allusions to biblical figures and events appeal to both ethos and pathos? and Question #2 pg. 275 ("Suggestions for Writing") - Select a quotation from King's letter and explain (1) why you find it compelling or (2) on what grounds you would challenge it. Cite evidence from your own experience or reading to support your position. If you were absent: follow the instructions listed above and be prepared for homework check and class discussion tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 27: Intro to Logos, Pathos, Ethos - pgs. 4-5 in AP Lang textbook; TED Talk: "Paul Zak: Trust, morality -- and oxytocin" - click here for link; Class discussion; Choice Reading; HOMEWORK: keep thinking of a book to read for MVP Unit - due no later than Nov. 2nd (Monday). If you were absent, watch the TED Talk through the link given above and do a write-up in CN [Paul Zak LPE] explaining the use of Logos, Pathos and Ethos in his speech. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Monday, October 26: Dipstick Check for End of Unit; Snippet Memoirs returned; Intro to MVP (Morals, Values, Politics) Unit; "What Would You Do?" video clips; HOMEWORK: Start thinking of a book to choose for your Mentor Text by Nov. 2nd - Must be Nonfiction and relate to morals, values and/or politics. If you were absent, see above for instruction.
Friday, October 23: Choice Reading and Conferring day; NO HOMEWORK.. Happy Friday and have a great weekend! :)
Thursday, October 22: Classical Model Outline check for grade; Rhetorical Vocab (Comparison-4) Click here for Slides; Rhetorical Precis Notes with "Frozen" example and The Glass Castle: Click here for PowerPoint presentation; Group practice with "Aria" by Rodriguez pg. 509-528 in textbook; HOMEWORK: Write a Rhetorical Precis on a Current Events article of your choosing (must be published within the past month and an appropriate length for AP standards), due tomorrow for points; If you were absent: Follow the instructions above for reviewing the Rhetorical Precis and complete the homework assignment for points tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 21: New Seating Chart; Rhetorical Vocab (Balance) - click here for slide; "Not by Math Alone" homework check; Review Classical Model with TED Talk (Dan Pacholke) with Double-Entry notes - click the links for TED talk and Notes format; Teacher Model of Classical Argument - click the link for example and homework explanation; HOMEWORK: Classical Model Outline - choose ONE of the prompts provided and create a bullet point outline as if you were going to write this hypothetical essay (use the Latin terms in correct order) Click the "Example and Homework Explanation" for further explanation; If you were absent, follow instructions listed above and be prepared to show teacher tomorrow for points.
Tuesday, October 20: Intro to Classical Model; Read "Not by Math Alone" by Sandra Day O'Connor and Roy Romer (in textbook on pgs. 14-16) as class; In CN: ["Not by Math Alone" Double-Entry Notes] make a chart with the Classical Model Latin Terms on the left-hand side and write specific examples from the essay for each term with explanation on why that example/quote represents the term on the right-hand side. Click here for PowerPoint. HOMEWORK: Finish Double-Entry notes on "Not by Math Alone." If you were absent: Follow the instructions above for assignment and be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Monday, October 19: Snippet Memoir FINAL DRAFT is due!!; Self-Reflection (complete in CN - Click here for prompt); Rhetorical Vocabulary foldable (Click here for definitions and examples---->Repetition - 3 words; Balance - 3 words); Choice Reading; HOMEWORK: Read pp. 13-14 in AP Lang textbook and take notes in CN titled: [Classical Model Notes] about which each section means--be prepared to discuss.
Friday, October 18: Snippet Memoir Writer's Workshop and Teacher Model of revision process; Class time to peer edit rough drafts; HOMEWORK: Edit rough draft, print and turn in FINAL DRAFT Monday at beginning of class; If you were absent, follow instructions above and be prepared to turn in FINAL DRAFT of Snippet Memoirs on Monday.
Thursday, October 15: Book Talk; Introduction to Snippet Memoir - Click here for Rubric; Drawing/recollection of memories activity; Class time to start rough draft; HOMEWORK: Type up Rough Draft (MLA format, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt font) and bring in 2 HARD COPIES to class tomorrow for Peer Revision/Writer's Workshop. If you were absent: See above for instruction.
Wednesday, October 14: 1st-3rd hour Junior PSAT; Choice Reading/Conferring; NO HOMEWORK.
Tuesday, October 13: Review "Aria" Multiple Choice answers; Rhetorical Vocabulary foldable (Repetition - 2 words) Click the link [Repetition] for updated words; Burger Village/Sentence Leveling activity (PDF) <-- click the link to access packet; HOMEWORK: Sentence leveling of Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan's opening excerpt (on the back of The Glass Castle "I was on fire" hand-out) and Quick Write in CN [Sentence Leveling Brain on Fire] How does the sentence leveling choices of Cahalan impact the effectiveness of her writing? If you were absent: See teacher tomorrow for homework details.
Monday, October 12: Choice Reading; Share "Aria" Read and React Responses in partners then as class; Multiple Choice practice "Aria" (15 min). NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow to make up M.C. practice test.
Friday, October 9: Rhetorical Vocab in foldable (Interruption and Omission) Click the link to view the PowerPoint slides with vocab information -> (Rhetorical Vocab); Review "The Myth of the Latin Woman" answers from textbook; HOMEWORK: Read "Aria" by Richard Rodriguez in textbook (pgs. 509-28) In CN 10 "Read and React" responses to be titled ["Aria" Rodriguez R & R] - you must include quote, page number, and sufficient explanation of why that specific quote stood out. If you were absent, see above for slide information and homework assignment. Turn in "Myth" homework (questions #1,3,5,7 on pg. 375) first thing on Monday.
Thursday, October 8: Set up foldable for Rhetorical Vocab; M.C. Review of "The Myth of the Latin Woman"; Answer "The Myth of the Latin Woman" questions #1, 3, 5 and 7 in textbook on pg. 375 - to be done on a separate sheet of paper; HOMEWORK: Finish the above questions on "The Myth" to be turned in tomorrow. If you were absent: Complete the questions listed above in your textbook on pg. 375 to be turned in tomorrow. See teacher about foldable.
Wednesday, October 7: Self-correct Formative Assessment #1; Reflection in CN over first F.A. answering the following questions: 1.What were your strengths of this piece? 2. What opportunities do you have for the next piece of writing? 3. Were you prepared? 4. Rate your development as a writer now that we’re four weeks into the course. Multiple Choice practice with "The Myth of the Latin Woman" nonfiction essay by Judith Ortiz Cofer; Choice reading. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent: See teacher tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 6: PSAT information sheet prep; Return The Glass Castle and check out the AP Lang & Comp textbook; HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "The Myth of the Latin Woman" by Judith Ortiz Cofer with special attention to the purpose of her nonfiction essay, the tone, and rhetorical strategies used. Access the text here -> ("The Myth") If you were absent, see teacher tomorrow about PSAT info. Follow the directions listed above for "The Myth of the Latin Woman" homework.
Monday, October 5: Formative Assessment #1 (40 min); Read and annotate "Fear" by Gary Soto ("Fear" excerpt) <-- click this link to access the text. Response in CN titled ["Fear" by Gary Soto Response] answering the following questions: 1. Why do you think Soto chose "Fear" as the title? 2. What is the tone of this passage? Find specific examples/phrases to support. 3. Some psychologists believe that bullies victimize others because they have been victimized themselves. Does Soto's story support or challenge this belief? Use textual evidence for support. If you were absent: See above directions for link to "Fear" excerpt and questions for CN Response. Please see teacher tomorrow for instructions to make up F.A. #1.
Friday, October 2: Gallop Poll Survey; Current Events; Choice Reading. NO HOMEWORK. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Homecoming!
Thursday, October 1: Book Talk; Review writing FCA's with Wednesday's prompt on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge; Socratic Seminar with following question: "Are Rex and Rosemary Walls good parents?"; Choice Reading. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent: 15 minute writing prompt in CN (to be titled: "Socratic Seminar Response") answering the above question. Use at least 5 quotes from Wednesday's CN writing ("Parenting Styles") with proper citation to support your response. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 30: Share "Read and React" homework with partners and brief class discussion; Oprah Winfrey reaction clip on James Frey controversy. See video below. Read and annotate two texts (Article 1, Blog 2 -- click for link) and write a response to the following prompt in CN (titled: Text Comparison Response): Based on the article and the blog, determine whether the Ice Bucket Challenge was worth all of the effort. Support with evidence from text. Include an introduction paragraph (with fundamentals; author, title, etc.) and two full body paragraphs with quotations. 1st paragraph supports your claim with at least one quote from respective text. 2nd paragraph addresses the opposing argument with at least one quote from respective text. HOMEWORK: In CN (titled: Parenting Styles), list at least eight examples from book on the parenting styles of Rex and Rosemary. Provide page number of example. If you were absent: See above for two texts (article and blog), the links to them, and the instructions for the assignment. Also see the homework explanation provided above. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 29: Introduced Million Little Pieces and James Frey/ Oprah controversy. See video below. Read and annotate two articles (Article 1, Article 2-- click for link) and do eight "Read and react" responses in CN (make sure to include quote and your elaborate response to it). Choice reading at the end. If you were absent: See above for two articles, the links to them, and instructions for assignment. Be prepared to show teacher tomorrow.
Monday, September 28: Choice reading; Share Current Events (if you were absent today should have somehow emailed teacher by the time your class began for extension of credit); Essential Questions (click here) respond as a 7 minute quick write in CN--show teacher tomorrow. Discuss importance of truth in memoirs; analyze page nine of The Glass Castle. NO HOMEWORK. If you were absent: respond to essential questions with link listed above for seven minutes; analyze page nine and listed sentences on that page that a reader could be skeptical about Walls telling the truth or making fictional for the sake of storytelling.
Friday, September 25: Current Events introduction; identifying tone with The Glass Castle quotes and group discussion; Self-Analysis with FP#1; Formative Practice #2 response to given prompt (20-25 min); HOMEWORK: Find and bring in a current events article (published within the last month) with annotations ON the article and a GRAPESSS analysis in your Composition Notebook. If you were absent: Homework as mentioned above PLUS click here for 25 minute writing prompt to be done on a separate pieces of paper and handed in on Monday.
Thursday, September 24: Choice reading; partner/class discussion on Pete Frates GRAPESSS analysis; notes on tone. Suggested Homework: Print off tone handout that is located under AP Language tab on the Rhetorical Vocabulary page. Can be used as a tool for any writing piece. If you were absent: one full paragraph (8-10) sentences elaborating on the GRAPESSS analysis from the homework. Should also emphasize the use of author's tone in the article.
Wednesday, September 23: Share homework with partners and groups; Notes on GRAPESSS analysis (see slides below on left hand side); practice GRAPESSS analysis with "Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye; watch video of Pete Frates (see below) and read and annotate text ESPN "How One Man Accepted the Challenge" (see below on right hand side) and do a GRAPESSS analysis in your Composition Notebook on that article. If you were absent: Watch video of Pete Frates (below); print, read, and annotate text ESPN "How One Man Accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge" (see below, right hand side); do a GRAPESSS analysis on article in your Composition Notebook (for notes on GRAPESSS analysis, see slides below on left hand side).
Tuesday, September 22: Notes on SAP (see in-class Composition Book); in-class practice of SAP with billboards; HOMEWORK: Find and bring in a picture of an advertisement. Write a SAP for that ad in your Composition Notebooks. If you were absent: Find an advertisement and write out who you think is the speaker of the ad, the intended audience, and the purpose of making the ad.
Monday, September 21: Review Book checkout procedure; Review and record Pre-Test results and question prompts; Formative Practice response to given prompt (10 minutes). If you were absent: Write for 10+ minutes in your CN regarding the level of satisfaction you had at the end of The Glass Castle. Support with Evidence from text. Show Mrs. Whetstone tomorrow and also get your pre-testing results and record on sheet.
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Jeannette Walls Interview David Sedaris Interview Oprah Confronting James Frey
Above: ESPN SportsCenter Featured Video on Pete Frates- The man behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Meet the Author: Jeannette Walls
Jeannette Walls is an American writer and journalist widely known as former gossip columnist for MSNBC.com — and author of The Glass Castle, a memoir of the nomadic family life of her childhood, which stayed on the New York Times Best Seller list for 100 weeks.[1]
Walls was born on April 21, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona[2] to Rex Walls (deceased 1994), an electrician, and Rose Mary Walls, an artist.[2] As detailed in The Glass Castle, Walls' family life was rootless, with the family shuttling from Phoenix, Arizona, California (including a brief stay in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco), Battle Mountain, Nevada, and Welch, West Virginia, with periods of homelessness. Walls moved to New York at age 17[2] and graduated in 1984[2] with honors from Barnard College. Walls is one of five children; she has three sisters and one brother, all living except one sister.
Source: Wikipedia
Walls was born on April 21, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona[2] to Rex Walls (deceased 1994), an electrician, and Rose Mary Walls, an artist.[2] As detailed in The Glass Castle, Walls' family life was rootless, with the family shuttling from Phoenix, Arizona, California (including a brief stay in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco), Battle Mountain, Nevada, and Welch, West Virginia, with periods of homelessness. Walls moved to New York at age 17[2] and graduated in 1984[2] with honors from Barnard College. Walls is one of five children; she has three sisters and one brother, all living except one sister.
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The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle is a 2005 memoir by Jeannette Walls. The book is an autobiographical memoir that recounts Walls' and her siblings' unconventional, poverty-stricken upbringing at the hands of their deeply dysfunctional parents.
The memoir returned to The New York Times Best Seller list totaling 261 weeks on the list[1] [2] and is now under development as a film by Paramount.[3] By late 2007, The Glass Castle had sold over 2.5 million copies, had been translated into 22 languages, and received the Christopher Award, the American Library Association's Alex Award (2006) and the Books for Better Living Award.[4]
Source: Wikipedia
The memoir returned to The New York Times Best Seller list totaling 261 weeks on the list[1] [2] and is now under development as a film by Paramount.[3] By late 2007, The Glass Castle had sold over 2.5 million copies, had been translated into 22 languages, and received the Christopher Award, the American Library Association's Alex Award (2006) and the Books for Better Living Award.[4]
Source: Wikipedia