MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009:
1) First day of school powerpoint
2) Hand out vocabulary book and Language of Composition (LOC) books.
Write your name and my room #31-006 inside the front cover.
3) Copy down the cell phone policy and turn in. Identify # of storage device.
4) Read Mrs. Parrett's online Fact Sheet. Hand out information form.
HW: Return signed information form and vocabulary money $10.00 tomorrow.
Read online Fact Sheet and get it filled out and signed by parent.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25:
1) Collect signed parent permission form for videos/DVD's and vocab. money.
2) AP Exam information - Check out the exam and related info.
3) Language of Composition - the rhetorical triangle and ethos, pathos, logos
HW: Finish reading THE JUNGLE by Monday, August 31. Prepare for test.
Complete summer reading assignment on THE JUNGLE by that day.
Read LOC (LANGUAGE OF COMPOSITION) pp.1-6. Take power notes on the
key points and details.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26:
1) Collect any forms and vocab. money.
2) Homework check / power notes or outline of pp. 1-6 LOC
3) Apply what you have learned to the WASHINGTON POST article "We Can Afford
to Give Parents a Break"
- Read and annotate
- Pair activity - discuss with shoulder partner; highlight pathos in pink,
ethos in yellow, and logos in green
- Class draws conclusions conclusions - connects with rhetorical triangle
HW: Read/reread THE JUNGLE for next Monday's test.
Log on to my Teacherweb AP Lang blog and post a comment.
Bring vocabulary books tomorrow.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27:
1) Collect any forms and vocab. money. Please turn in by Friday.
2) Introduce Vocabulary Unit 1 words.
3) Discuss the Washington Post article "We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break"
Identify the writer's strategies and ethical, logical, and emotional
appeals; connect to the writer's purpose.
4) AP "Bible" packet - Review the sample precis. and rubric.
HW: Follow the sample in your packet and write a precis for the above
article. Write in third person. Do not use the word "says".
Use MLA heading. Double space. Word-process in 12-point font, New
Times Roman.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28:
1) Collect any forms and vocab. money. Due today.
2) Go over summer reading requirement for THE JUNGLE - due Monday.
3) Vocabulary check Unit 1 - Synonyms and Antonyms
4) Homework check for Precis - Small groups work together to check accuracy
and completeness of each others' precis.
HW: Finish reading/rereading THE JUNGLE. Bring your copy of the novel AND
your dialectical journals to class on Monday. You will be using them
to complete an in-class assignment at that time.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31:
1) Students will use their dialectical journals and work in groups of no
more than four to complete the MWDS or Major Works Data Sheet. All
group members must complete the MWDS, but I will choose only one from
each group to grade, and each group member will receive the same grade.
You will have the entire class period to work. Those students who did not
complete the dialectical journals may work together in groups of no more
than four to complete as much of the MWDS as possible.
Please attach your dialectical journal to your MWDS with a small paper
clip. Each group should use a jumbo paper clip to secure all of the
group members' dialectical journals and MWDS.
2) Precis rubric handed out
3) If time permits (and it probably won't), do a vocabulary check over
Unit 1, Choosing the Right Word and Vocabulary in Context.
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House which will be held from
7:00-9:00 on Wednesday, September 2.
Please bring any parent signature forms and vocabulary book money on Wed.
Review for Tuesday's test on THE JUNGLE. Bring a #2 pencil for Scantron.
Vocabulary Unit 1 - Do Completing the Sentence. Test on Unit 1 Friday.
Your revised precis on "We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break" is due
on Wed., Sept. 2. Use the rubric to guide you to success. Remember to
use MLA heading. Word-process in 12-pt. font, New Times Roman. Run
spell check. Attach your rubric to your revised precis.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
1) Test on THE JUNGLE - untimed - use #2 pencil on your Scantron
2) If time permits after vocabulary check over Unit 1 Choosing the Right
Word, Vocabulary in Context, and Completing the Sentence. Test on Friday.
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House which will be held from
7:00-9:00 on Wednesday, September 2.
Please bring any parent signature forms and vocabulary book money on Wed.
Your revised precis on "We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break" is due
on Wed., Sept. 2. Use the rubric to guide you to success. Remember to
use MLA heading. Word-process in 12-pt. font, New Times Roman. Run
spell check. Attach your rubric to your revised precis.
Read/reread/review NICKEL DIMED - due next Tuesday. See my AP Lang.
handouts page for details. I will go over the requirements in class on
Wed.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
1) Introduction to tone power point / discussion
2) Vocabulary check Unit 1 - Choosing the Right Word, Vocabulary in Context,
and Completing the Sentence
3) LOC - Style Analysis - Read and take notes on pp. 35-42
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House tonight 7:00-9:00.
Finish reading pp. 35-42. Read and take notes. Be ready for quiz.
Vocabulary Test Unit 1 on Friday. Study pronunciation (accent marks),
spelling, parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms.
NICKEL AND DIMED - CEI and SOAPSTones assignments are due next Tues.
See my AP Lang handouts for details.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
1) Vocabulary check - Completing the Sentence - preview of the test format
2) LOC - Style Analysis quiz
3) Grammar / PSAT pretest
HW: Vocabulary Test Unit 1 on Friday. Study pronunciation (accent marks),
spelling, parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms.
NICKEL AND DIMED - CEI and SOAPSTones assignments are due next Tues.
See my AP Lang handouts for details.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:
1) Vocabulary Unit 1 Test
2) Part I of the Grammar/PSAT pretest
3) Style Analysis Power Point - take notes
HW: Nickel and Dimed CEIs and SOAPStones due Tuesday, Sept. 8 (see AP
Handouts)
Nickel and Dimed Test on Wed., Sept. 9
Have a wonderful LABOR DAY weekend!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Labor Day - No School
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
1) Arrange your CEIs and SOAPSTONES in section order. Paper clip them
together and turn into basket.
2) Style Analysis powerpoint - Take notes.
3) Finish grammar/PSAT Pretest
HW: Nickel and Dimed Test (85 multiple choice/matching questions) tomorrow -
Bring #2 pencil for Scrantron.
Respond to the question on the blog for your class.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
1) NICKEL AND DIMED Test (85 questions) - Use #2 pencil on Scantron
2) Do a close read and annotate handout from Nickel and Dimed
Use color-coding for the various elements - imagery, diction,
figurative language, and tone.
3) Introduce Vocabulary Unit 2 words, if time permits
HW: Vocabulary Unit 2 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Nickel and Dimed close reading and annotation practice
Remember to use color-coding. You will be working in groups tomorrow
to analyze and compare your findings.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
1) Vocabulary Unit 2 - Introduce words / Synonyms and Antonyms
2) Model AP terms posters; choose your paper!
3) Groups meet to analzye and compare your findings on the Nickel and Dimed
passage to read and annotated for homework.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 2 - Choosing the Right Word and Vocabulary in Context
Plan, design, and create your AP Terms Posters - due Monday
Your poster should be legible from the students' desks. Each poster
should have four parts: 1) the term, 2) its definition, 3) a graphic
that relates to the term, and 4) a written example of the term
You should post your name, class period, date, and online resource you
used to assist you. This assignment is worth 50 points. Only half
credit will be given for late posters.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:
1) Vocabulary check Unit 2- Choosing the Right Word and Vocab. in Context
2) AP Terms Poster reminders
3) Small groups meet to complete questions 1-12, pp. 186-189 on "Serving
in Florida." Each group should turn in one paper with the group members'
names on it. Responses must be legibly written and formulated in
complete sentences. Due at the end of class.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 2 - Completing the Sentence - Test will be on Wed.
Plan, design, and create your AP Terms Posters - due Monday
Your poster should be legible from the students' desks. Each poster
should have four parts: 1) the term, 2) its definition, 3) a graphic
that relates to the term, and 4) a written example of the term
You should post your name, class period, date, and online resource you
used to assist you. This assignment is worth 50 points. Only half
credit will be given for late posters.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:
1) Vocabulary check Unit 2 - Completing the Sentence. Test will be Wed.
2) AP Terms posters - turn in; three students present
3) Small groups meet to complete questions 1-12, pp. 186 on "Serving in
Florida." Each group should turn in oneo paper with the group members'
names on it. Responses must be legibly written and formulated in
complete sentences. This is the last day will will work on these!
4) If time permits, begin reading/annotating Kennedy's speech.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 2 Test will be on Wednesday.
LOC and handout - Read p. 51 of LOC. Then read and annotate the
handout of John F. Kennedy's speech. Do questions 1-4, p. 55 LOC.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:
1) REMINDER: Vocabulary Unit 2 test tomorrow - What to study?
2) AP Terms posters - 3 more students present
3) Small groups must finish questions 1-12 on "Serving in Florida"
4) Kennedy's Inaugural Speech - discussion of his diction choices
HW: Study for tomorrow's Vocabulary Test 2
Kennedy's Inaugural speech - Reread his speech - Add on to the paper
on which you answered diction questions 1-4. Do Syntax questions
1-9 for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
1) Turn in last night's homework --- the questions on Kennedy's Inaugural
address. We will discuss the speech tomorrow in class.
2) 2-3 minute review of vocab. words - Take Vocabulary Test 2
2) Read pp. 3-20 of EVERYTHING'S AN ARGUMENT. Sum up what you learned
on each page in one sentence. You should have 17 sentenes when you
finish.
4) Begin writing your precis on Kennedy's Inaugural speech. Follow the
model in your AP packet.
HW: Finish writing your precis on Kennedy's Inaugural speech. Use MLA
format; double-space your precis and use 12-point font, New Times
Roman.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:
1) AP Terms posters - three students present
2) 15 minutes / One page/one line strategy for pp. 3-20 of EVERYTHING'S
AN ARGUMENT. You should have 17 sentences when you finish.
3) Groups meet to read and discuss each other's precis on Kennedy's speech.
Group will choose the best one from the group for grading.
HW: Prepare for the PSAT by going to the College Board's PSAT Practice
questions. Do the 7 Identifying Sentence Errors, 7 Improving Sentences,
and 5 Improving Paragraphs. Make a list of your answers and the TYPES
OF ERRORS that are on this section of the exam.
Read pp. 56 and 57 of the LOC and reread Kennedy's Inaugural Address
in order to prepare for tomorrow's Socratic discussion. Every student
is expected to participate!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
1) AP Terms posters - three students present
2) List and discuss types of questions from last night's PSAT online practice
3) Read/annotate last page of Kennedy's speech
4) Socratic discussion on Kennedy's Inaugural Address
HW: 1) Read and study pp. 88-94 in A WRITER'S REFERENCE.
2) Then go to dianahacker.com/writersref.
3) Create a new student registration.
4) Click on the left-hand side "Grammar Exercises".
5) Do the practice exercises entitled "Problems with Modifiers":
E-ex S3-1
E-ex S3-2
E-ex S3-3
E-ex S3-4
Be ready for a quiz on Monday.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:
1) AP Terms posters - three students present
2) Introduce Vocabulary Unit 3 words
3) Review dangling modifiers; extra practice and check
4) Finish Socratic on Kennedy speech --- the goal is for EVERYONE to
participate!
HW: Study for quiz on problems with modifiers for tomorrow.
Hacker text - Section S (Shifts)
Read and study pp. 94-97
Do online practice at www.dianahacker.com/writersref
Click on Electronic Grammar Exercises. Do E-ex S4 thorugh S4-4.
Complete this work for Wednesday.
Vocabulary Unit 3 - Do Synonyms and Antonyms
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
1) AP Terms posters - three students present
2) Vocabulary check - Synonyms and Antonyms
3) Quiz on problems with modifiers
4) Finish --- at last --- Socratic discussion of Kennedy's Inaugural speech
HW: Vocabulary Unit 3 - Choosing the Right Word and Vocab. in Context
Hacker text - Section S (Shifts)
Read and study pp. 94-97
Do online practice at www.dianahacker.com/writersref
Click on Electronic Grammar Exercises. Do E-ex S4 thorugh S4-4.
Complete this work for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
1) AP Terms posters - three students present
2) Vocabulary check - CTRW and V in C
3) "shifty" practice
4) "A Chunking We Will Go!"
Chunking and CEI powerpoints
HW: Read and study the chunking info. on p. 27-28 in your AP packet
Hacker text - Section S (Shifts)
Read and study pp. 94-97
Do online practice at www.dianahacker.com/writersref
Click on Electronic Grammar Exercises. Do E-ex S4-1 through S4-4.
Vocabulary Unit 3 - Completing the Sentence - Due Monday; test Mon.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
1) AP terms posters - three students present
2) Vocabulary check - Completing the Sentence
3) 15 minutes to read and annotate Queen Elizabeth passage for timed
writing tomorrow
4) Discussion and analysis of "chunking" models (from AP packet)
HW: Write one "chunk" in response to the prompt and thesis on p. 57
in the LOC. Highlight your topic sentence in blue, your concrete
detail/s in yellow, and your analysis or commentary in pink.
Vocabulary Test 3 will be on Monday.
Quiz on Hacker S4-1 through S4-4 (shifts) on Tuesday
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
1) Turn in your Kennedy "chunk" into the basket.
2) Write your first timed writing of the year; use your annotated copy of
Queen Elizabeth's speech (45 minutes)
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test 3 for Monday.
LOC - Read Booker T. Washington's "The Atlanta Exposition Address,"
pp. 191-194.
The web address in your LOC to "Hear it on the web" does not work.
I have emailed the company. I found a shortened version of the speech
with BTW speaking on americanrhetoric.com. Then click on "Speech to
the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition.
Answer questions 1-12, p. 195 for Monday.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
1) AP Poster terms - 3 students present
2) Vocabulary Test 3
3) Queen Elizabeth timed writing - - Period 2 - add fifteen minutes
Both Period 2 and 3 - Highlight thesis in blue; highlight the topic
sentence of your best "chunk" in blue; highlight the details from
the passage in yellow; highlight your 2-3 sentences of analysis in pink.
4) Quiz on BTW - Teacher check on BTW homework - discussion if time permits
HW: LOC - Do Suggestions for Writing #1, p. 196. - Write one "chunk" in
which you respond to the prompt (the last sentence of the question).
BTW's goal was: "The thing that was uppermost in my mind was the
desire to say something that would cement the friendship of the races
and bring about hearty cooperation between them."
Analyze the rhetorical strategies he (BTW) uses to achieve this goal.
You will need to:
1) Create a thesis (assertion). Highlight it in blue.
2) Write one "chunk" to support your thesis/assertion. Remember the
formula for a "chunk": topic sentence, 1 detail, 2 analysis.
3) Highlight your topic sentence in blue; highlight your detail/s from
the text in yellow; highlight your analysis in pink. The entire
"chunk" must answer the prompt AND support your topic sentence.
Study Hacker S4-a through S4-d for a quiz on shifts Wed. This
information is in your A WRITER'S REFERENCE text on pp. 94-97, and you
can review the online exercises at www.dianahacker.com/writersref.
Click on Sentence Style; do/redo E-exS4-1 through S4-4.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
1) AP Terms posters - The last students present. Quiz on Friday instead of
a vocabulary test
2) Share "chunk" on BTW with partner if time permits. Discuss.
3) BTW quiz and discussion of his "Atlanta Exposition Address"
HW: Study Hacker S4-a through S4-d for a quiz on shifts Wed. This
information is in your A WRITER'S REFERENCE text on pp. 94-97, and you
can review the online exercises at www.dianahacker.com/writersref.
Click on Sentence Style; do/redo E-exS4-1 through S4-4.
Complete blog #3. See LOC, p. 196, #5. Write an email to Booker T.
Washington in the persona of a prominent contemporary African-American
such as Condoleeza Rice, Barack Obama, Bill Cosby, or Ophray Winfrey.
In your one-paragraph email, point out how Washington's values and
strategies were right for his day and how they were wrong. Be sure to
include what famous personage you are representing.
AP Terms poster quiz on Friday instead of having a vocabulary test this
week.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
1) Hacker shift quiz
2) Return and analysis of Queen Elizabeth timed writing.
Table leaders assist group members in analyzing their problem areas on
the timed writings.
3) Groups read and discuss the sample student essays on handout.
HW: AP terms test on Friday. Study.
LOC - Read "The Surgeon as Priest," pp. 197-204. Do questions 1, 2, 4,
5. 7, and 8.
What is the writer's purpose for writing this essay? Is it a valid
one? Why or why not.
Get your progress report signed by parent and return by Friday to avoid
loss of employability points.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1:
1) AP Terms posters and shift quiz - Only Period 3 needs to finish.
2) Brief discussion of "The Surgeon as Priest".
3) LOC, pp. 209 -- Thomas Carlyle's From Labour
Interrupted reading strategy
Individual students read the five sections aloud.
On your paper, respond to each section of the passage in any way at all.,
Write words, phrases, and sentences. Make connections. Comment.
The important thing is to write something down!!!
Discussion at the conclusion of the powerpoint.
HW: Study for the AP terms poster quiz for Friday.
Finish reading Carlyle's "From Labour", LOC, pp. 209-211.
Partner #1 does questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; partner #2 does 6, 7, 9, 10, 11.
Get your progress repoert signed by parent and return by Friday to
avoid loss of employability points.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2:
1) AP Terms quiz
2) Period 3 - finish shift quiz
3) Finish discussion of Interrupted reading strategy on Carlyle's "Labour"
4) Read "The Traveling Bra Salesman's Lesson," LOC, pp. 205-208. Do
questions 1-10.
HW: Finish "The Traveling Bra Salesman's Lesson," LOC, pp. 205-208. Finish
questions 1-10.
For Monday's debate, Go onto the VHS website and click on Media Center.
Click on Print and Electronic Resources. Click on Opposing
Viewpoints to locate an article about outsourcing that supports your
half of the room's position. Those on the outside wall of the room
should find an article that supports outsourcing. Those on the inside
wall of my room should find an article that argues against outsourcing.
Read, annotate,and highlight the position and main claims of the
article. Bring it to class on Monday and get ready to participate in
the debate! Anticipate your opposition's arguments.
The password to get on is learn.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 - Super Heroes or Environmental Day
1) Brief quiz and discussion on "The Traveling Bra Salesman's Lesson."
2) Class debate on outsourcing. Identify the source of your article in
your "lead-in" to the points you want to make. All students are
expectd to participate.
3) Extra credit options #1 and #2
HW: Wednesday is the last day to sign up for the PSAT. $13.00 check ---
Turn into Guidance.
Do Unit Review 1-3 work, pp. 42-50 by Friday in preparation for the Unit
1-3 Test which will be on Monday, October 12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: - Favorite Sports Team Day
1) Official PSAT Practice Test - Writing Section (30 minutes)
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the PSAT. Take your $13.00 check
to Guidance!
2) Finish outsourcing debate. All students are expected to participate.
HW: Do Unit Review 1-3 work, pp. 42-50 by Friday in preparation for the
Unit 1-3 Test which will be on Monday, October 12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7: Geek Nerd Day
1) Vocabulary Review 1-3 warm-up work
2) LOC - Read "In Praise of Snail's Pace," pp. 221-223.
With a partner, do questions 1-8. Turn in to basket.
HW: Complete Blog #4.
Do Unit Review 1-3 work, pp. 42-50 by Friday in preparation for the
Unit 1-3 Test which will be on Monday, October 12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8: Class Color and Object Day
1) LOC, pp. 235-246 - Conversations 1 through 6 - Jigsaw Activity
* Read essay and complete CEI individually (10 min.)
* All like numbers meet together to discuss (10 min.)
* Jigsaw - Each group will have a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Dicuss. (15-20 min.)
2) Partners finish "In Praise of Snail's Pace" questions. Turn in.
HW: Do Unit Review 1-3 work (except Word Families), pp. 42-50 by Friday in
preparation for the Unit 1-3 Test which will be on Monday, October 12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Green and White Day - Pep Rally - Short Schedule
SHOW YOUR COLORS!!!
1) Vocabulary Review Units 1-3; whole group and partner review
2) Pairwork - Finish questions on "In Praise of Snail's Pace," pp. 221-223.
Turn in to the basket.
3) Last opportunity to earn points for Socratic on outsourcing articles.
4) Period 2 - Turn in pairwork on Carlyle's essay from "Labour".
HW: Do Unit Review 1-3 work (except Word Families), pp. 42-50 by Friday in
preparation for the Unit 1-3 Test which will be on Monday, October 12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12:
1) PSAT reminder - Wednesday, October 14, Periods 1-3 - Bring #2 pencils
AND your calculator. Calculators will not be loaned for the test.
2) Vocabulary Unit 1-3 Test on Scantron
3) ELEMENTS OF STYLE - Read and take brief notes on pp. 1-14
4) PSAT in-class review, if time permits.
HW: ELEMENTS OF STYLE - Finish reading pp. 1-14. Take brief notes.
LOC - Read "Old Leisure," pp. 248-251. Do questions 1-5 on pp. 251-252
for tomorrow.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13:
1) "Old Leisure" quick summary and reflection
2) PSAT reminder - Wednesday, October 14, Periods 1-3 - Bring #2 pencils AND
your calculator. Calculators will not have calculators for your use.
3) PSAT in-class review of the "most missed" questions
4) ELEMENTS OF STYLE - Discuss key problem areas
HW: Review ELEMENTS OF STYLE, pp. 1-14 for tomorrow's PSAT.
Complete Blog #5 by the time your class meets on Thursday.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14:
Most of you will not be in class today due to PSAT testing. Good luck!
Be on time to your testing room, and don't forget #2 pencils and a calculator.
For those of you who did not sign up to take the PSAT, report to my classroom
at the regular time. You will work on makeup work, if necessary, or I will
give you a mini-lesson on timed writings.
HW: Complete Blog #5 by the time your class meets on Thursday.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15:
1) PSAT feedback
2) DEATH OF A SALESMAN INTRODUCTION / Pass out books.
3) Chunking and frame review; use AP "Bible" packet (tone sheet, frames,
chunking, and power verbs)
4) 15-minute read and annotate passage for Friday's timed writing
5) LOC - "We Can Do It!" poster and GAPSBY political cartoon
HW: Read DOS, pp. 11-27. Plot list as you read. Use bullets.
Complete one CEI on this section of your reading.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16:
1) Turn in plot listing and CEI for DOS, pp. 11-27.
2) Timed writing - George Bernard Shaw's letter on the cremation of his mother
*You will have 40 minutes to write.
*You may use your AP "Bible" packets (frames, power verbs, chunking).
*Use black or blue pen only.
*Write on one side of your paper.
*Staple the annotated passage/prompt to the BACK of your essay, please.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16:
1) Turn in CEI for teacher check. DOS reading check.
2) Shaw's letter on the cremation of his mother - timed writing - 40 minutes
NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, at 3:30 PM.
I will be available today (Friday), Monday, and Tuesday after school.
HW: Read DOS, pp. 27-52 for Monday. Use five sticky notes to mark areas
for Monday's discussion.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19:
1) Vocabulary Unit 4 introduction; do Synonyms and Antonyms
2) DOS reading check quiz over pp. 27-52. Class discusses sticky-noted areas.
3) Return and analysis of Shaw's letter on the cremation of his mother.
Read the College Board samples and try to justify the scores they received.
Small groups meet to discuss and analyze their papers. Use College Board
models as a guide for discussion and analysis. Anchor your paper at a
2, 4, 6, or 8. Discuss and justify with your group..
HW: DOS, pp. 53-end of Act I. Prepare for reading check quiz.
Rewrite your introduction and one chunk of your essay. You must
highlight the chunk (assertion and TS in blue,CD in yellow, and
CM/analysis in pink. Staple your new introduction and chunk on top.
ALL make-work must be completed no later than 3:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
I will stay after school today (Monday) and tomorrow
until 3:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20:
1) DOS reading check quiz over pp. 52-69.
2) Self-analysis of Shaw cremation timed writing. Follow directions
on Activboard. Complete syntax analysis chart. Attach to your original
essay and rewritten introduction and "chunk" from last night's homework.
Turn in.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 4 - Do Choosing the Right Word and Vocabulary in Context.
Prepare for tomorrow's Socratic discussion on Act I. You must mark
at least five point you wish to discuss to tomorrow's Socratic. You
will receive a Socratic participation grade for the quality of your
comments.
NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:30 ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
I will be available after school today. It is your responsibility to check
Smartweb.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21:
1) Vocabulary check on Choosing the Right Word and Vocabulary in Context.
Self-directed.
2) Period 2 only - DOS quiz 3 (end of Act I).
3) Socratic discussion on DOS, Act I. Each class member is expected to have
prepared and to participate today. You will be assessed on the depth and
quality of your discussion points. Please do not participate more than
three times; others need to step up and assume their responsibilities as
well. You must refer to specific page numbers and dialogue/quotes when
you bring up a point for discussion.
HW: Complete Vocabulary Unit 4 Completing the Sentence for tomorrow.
DOS - Read Act II, pp. 71-98 for Thurs. Finish reading the play by
Tuesday, October 27. Mark important passage with sticky notes for our
Socratic discussion next week.
Common assessment timed writing will be on Friday. You may use packets.
Common assessment on Chapters 1 and 2 terms as well as selected assigned
readings from the Work Unit (Chapter 5) will be on Monday, October 26.
See study guide for details.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22:
1) Vocabulary check on Completing the Sentence will be Fri. or Mon., as
time permits.
2) In preparation for tomorrow's timed writing and common assessment for
the first nine weeks, read and annotate the passage. You will have
forty minutes to write tomorrow. You will be permitted to use your AP
"Bible" packets.
3) Final opportunity to participate towards the grade on yesterday's
Socratic of DOS Act I
4) DOS DVD segment of Act I
HW: You should have completed the reading of DOS, Act II, pp. 71-98 for
Thursday. Finish reading the play by Tuesday, October 27. Mark
specific passages that offer points of discussion for next week's
Socratic with sticky notes that offer your commentary on those points.
LOC common assessment will be on Monday, October 26. Use the study
guide I handed out yesterday to guide you to success.
Check your grade on Smartweb for accuracy/discrepancies. Notify me
in writing or via email by Tuesday's class meeting.
Vocabulary Test 4 will be on Tuesday.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! ***Choose one of the following options.****
Option #1: Read THE GRAPES OF WRATH. See me for copy.- Take test.
Option #2: Movie viewing - See my handouts page for AP Lang.
*****NO LATE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS*****
Due on or before Friday, October 23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23:
1) If you completed the extra credit assignment, please turn it in to the
basket. Be sure your name is on your document.
2) Common assessment timed writing "The Company Man" - 40 minutes to write.
Please write IN INK on ONE SIDE of your paper. Staple your essay on top
of the prompt before you turn it in.
3) Vocabulary check on Completing the Sentences, if time permits.
HW: You should have already completed the reading of DOS, Act II, pp. 71-98
by Thursday. Finish reading the play by Tuesday, October 27. Mark
specific passages that offer points of discussion for next week's
Socratic with sticky notes that offer your commentary on those points.
LOC common assessment will be on Monday, October 26. Use the study
guide I gave you on Wednesday to guide you to success.
Check your grade on Smartweb for accuracy/discrepancies. Notify me
in writing or via email by Tuesday's class meeting.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26:
1) Check Vocabulary Unit 4, Completing the Sentences
2) Common assessment - Test on LOC Chapters 1 and 2. Use pencil on Scantron.
3) Self-assessment of your Socratic involvement for the first nine weeks.
Please highlight the statements that reflect your Socratic involvement
this first nine weeks in BLUE; highlight your Socratic goals for the
second nine weeks in PINK.
4) SSR of DOS, pp. 98-end
HW: DROPS - You may drop one quiz OR test up to 40 points AND one homework
assignment up to 40 points. You MUST HIGHLIGHT your drops, sign the
bottom of the printout, and return to me by the beginning of class
tomorrow (Tuesday).
Complete the reading of DOS, Act II and Requiem, pp. 98-end for
tomorrow. Msrk specific passage that offer points of discussion for
the Socratic. Test on DOS will be on Wednesday.
Study for tomorrow's test on Vocabulary Unit 4.
Check your grade on Smartweb for accuracy/discrepancies. Notify me
in writing or via email by Tuesday's class meeting.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27:
1) Period 2 only - Finish LOC Test.
2) Vocabulary Test 4
3) Period 3 only - return and analysis of "The Company Man" common
assessment
****Be sure to turn in your Socratic participation self-analysis and your
grade drop printout today!
HW: Prepare for tomorrow's Socratic discussion on DOS, Act II and Requiem.
100-question multiple choice test on DOS on Monday, Nov. 2.
Bring "nouns" to our gathering on Thursday to watch the DOS DVD.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28:
1) Period 2 - Return and brief analysis of "The Company Man" common
assessment
2) Socratic discussion of DOS, Act II and Requiem
HW: 100-question multiple choice test on DOS on Monday, Nov. 2.
Bring "nouns" for our gathering on Thursday to watch the DOS DVD.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29:
DOS DVD viewing and "noun gathering"
HW: Review and study for your DOS test which will be on Monday.
LOC - You will need your book for class on Monday. You may want to get
a head start on reading MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30: NO SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL DAY FOR TEACHERS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2:
1) Please put your DOS book on your desk for check-in.
1) DOS - 100-question multiple choice test
2) After you finish the test, read the green sheet entitled "Multiple Choice
Test Practice". This assignment is due on Friday when you will take your
first MC practice.
HW: LOC - Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail," pp. 260-274. Sticky note
your annotations as you read. Reading check quiz tomorrow. You will
be working with this piece all week, so please do this foundational
reading.
Multiple Choice Test Practice assignment is due on Friday. You must
word-process this assignment AND bring the passage to class on Friday.
Bring your vocabulary book to class the rest of this week.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3:
1) Introduce Vocabulary Unit 5
3) "Letter from Birmingham Jail" small groups meet to discuss, analyze, and
prepare for the group to lead discussion and explanation of the assigned
passage.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 5 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Reread your group's assigned passage (paragraphs).
Vocabulary Unit 5 - Choosing the Right Word and Vocab. in Context
Multiple Choice Test Practice assignment is due on Monday. You must
word-process this assignment AND bring the passage to class on Monday.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:
1) Vocabulary Unit 5 - Self-directed check of Synonyms and Antonyms
2) DOS groups meet to earn up to ten points added to their grades.
Confer with your group. On one sheet of paper with all of your names
on it, give the answer that you all agree is correct. Justify the
answer by giving the page # and text-based details that support the answer.
Do the most missed questions ---#11, 22, 23, 41, 43,. 58, 65, 95, 97, 100.
You may not work with members of any other group!
3) Small groups meet to develop their plans to lead the discussion on
"Letter from Birmingham Jail"
4) Timed writing tomorrow --- Bring a black or blue pen and be ready to
write at the beginning of class so you will have the full time.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 5 - Choosing the Right Word and Vocab. in Context.
Finish any assigned group tasks and bring to Friday's class.
Presentations will be on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Multiple Choice Test Practice assignment is due on Monday. You must
word-process this assignment AND bring the passage to class on Monday.
Your first MC practice test will be over this passage, so annotate
and prepare thoroughly!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5:
1) Please be seated as quickly as possible to get the maximum time for
today's timed writing. Write in black or blue pen only on one side
of your paper. Staple your annotated passage on the back.
REMEMBER the Aristolian triangle: writer/speaker - son - letter !!!
HW: Vocabulary Unit 5 - Completing the Sentence
Reread your group's assigned passage of MLK's "Letter from Birmingham
Jail" and complete any of your assigned tasks. Bring to Friday's
class session. Your group must use some type of visual aid to help
the class understand the key points of your presentation.
Presentations will be on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Multiple Choice Test Practice assignment is due on Monday. You must
word-process this assignment AND bring the passage to class on Monday.
Your first MC practice test will be over this passage, so annotate
and prepare thoroughly!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
1) Vocabulary Unit 5 - Self-directed check of Choosing the Right Word and
Vocabulary in Context.
2) Small groups meet to plan and develop their group's presentation of the
assigned passage from MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Each group
must use some type of visual aid to present the key ideas to the class.
HW: Complete any of your assigned tasks for your group's assigned passage
of MLK's "Letter from Birmngham Jail." Your group must use some type of
visual aid to help the class understand the key points of your
presentation. Bring to class on Monday. Presentations will be on
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Multiple Choice Test Practice assignment is due on Monday. You must
word-process this assignment AND bring the passage to class on Monday.
Your first MC practice test will be over this passage, so annotate
and prepare thoroughly! DO THE PASSAGE ON THE FRONT OF THE HANDOUT
ONLY; we will do the passage on the back at a different time.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9:
1) Vocabulary check of Unit 5 Completing the Sentence (self-directed).
2) Turn in your MC practice one-week assignment at the beginning of the
period. Keep your annotated passage on your desk.
3) Use your annotated MC passage to complete the 14 MC questions. Record
your answers BOTH on the question sheet AND your notebook paper.
4) MC "activote" check, if time permits.
HW: Complete any of your assigned tasks for your group's assigned passage
of MLK's "Letter from Birmngham Jail." Your group must use some type of
visual aid to help the class understand the key points of your
presentation. Bring to class on Monday. Presentations will be on
Wednesday and Thursday.
Study for tomorrow's Vocabulary Test 5.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10:
1) Vocabulary Test 5
2) Laptops are available today. Groups should finish their analyses and
presentations of "Letter from Birmingham Jail which begin tomorrow.
HW: Complete any of your assigned tasks for your group's assigned passage
of MLK's "Letter from Birmngham Jail." Your group must use some type of
visual aid to help the class understand the key points of your
presentation. Presentations begin tomorrow and will go in order as they
appear in the text.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11:
REMEMBER YOUR VETERANS TODAY!
1) Rubric for MLK "Letter from Birmingham Jail" presentations
2) Groups present their analyses of MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Classmates demonstrate good listening and note-taking skills; add to you
notes as groups present.
HW: Complete any of your assigned tasks for your group's assigned passage
of MLK's "Letter from Birmngham Jail." Your group must use some type of
visual aid to help the class understand the key points of your
presentation. Presentations continue tomorrow and will go in order as
they appear in the text.
Due Monday - Use the following link to read and learn about the
Toulmin argument. Take two-column notes. Turn into the basket on Mon.
http://www.unl/.edu/speech/comm109/Toulmin/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
1) Groups present their analyses of MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Classmates demonstrate good listening and note-taking skills; add to you
notes as groups present.
2) Small-group analysis of returned Lord Chesterfield timed writings.
Compare yours to a 7, 8, or 9.
HW: Please arrive to class tomorrow on time. Get out four sheets of
notebook paper and a black or blue pen. Be ready to write your
timed writing response as soon as the bell rings so you will have the
maximum time to write.
Due Monday - Use the following link to read and learn about the
Toulmin argument. Take two-column notes. Turn into the basket on Mon.
http://www.unl/.edu/speech/comm109/Toulmin/
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
1) Timed writing - Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - You will have 45
minutes to write if you arrive on time, get out four sheets of notebook
paper, and a black or blue pen. Please staple your essay on top of the
prompt.
HW: Due Monday - Use the following link to read and learn about the
Toulmin argument. Take two-column notes. Turn into the basket on Mon.
http://www.unl.edu/speech/comm109/Toulmin/
and / or
http://owlet.letu.edu/contenthtml/research/toulmin.html
If you want to get a headstart on Monday night's assignment read
"A Modest Proposal" in the Politics section of your LOC.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16:
1) Turn in your Toulmin argument two-column notes at the beginning of the
period.
2) FIVE STEPS TO A FIVE - Guided reading and notes on argument chapter, pp.
111-122. Use the handout to guide you through the steps to success for
prompt #3 of the AP Lang Exam. Turn in your notes at the end of the
period.
HW: LOC, pp. 914-920. Read "A Modest Proposal". Sticky note as you read.
Prepare for a reading check quiz on Tuesday.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17:
1) Introduce Vocabulary Unit 6 words
1) Reading check quiz on "A Modest Proposal".
2) Discuss "A Modest Proposal".
HW: Vocabulary Unit 6 - Synonyms and Antonyms
LOC, pp. 914-920. Complete your assigned questions on "A Modest
Proposal" (partners should complete either 1-6 or 7-12) for tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18:
1) Self-directed check of Vocabulary Unit 6 Synonyms and Antonyms
2) Discuss with partner the responses to questions 1-6 and 7-12 for "A Modest
Proposal" (10 minutes)
3) Shout Out Quiz to prepare your brains for #3
HW: Vocabulary Unit 6 - Choosing the Right Word and Vocab. in Context
Write a precis of "A Modest Proposal" for Friday. MLA (word-processed,
double-spaced 12 point font, New Times Roman).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19:
1) Self-directed check of Vocabulary Unit 6 Choosing the Right Word and
Vocab. in Context. You voted to have the test on Monday.
2) Period 2 - Finish Shout Out Quiz
3) Read Frederick Douglass Introduction, Preface, and Letter from Wendell
Phillips, pp, v-16. Take brief notes or sticky note as you read.
HW: Vocabulary Unit 6 - Completing the Sentence. Test on Monday.
Write a precis of "A Modest Proposal" for Friday. MLA (word-processed,
double-spaced 12 point font, New Times Roman). You may turn in this
precis on Monday, if you wish. No lates after that.
Read Frederick Douglass, Chapters 1-8 pp. 19-63 for Tuesday. Quiz on
the Inroduction, Preface, Wendell Phillips letter, and Chapters 1-8
on Tuesday.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20:
.
1) Turn in your precis of "A Modest Proposal".
2) Self-directed check of Vocabulary Unit 6 - Completing the Sentences.
3) SSR - Frederick Douglass (Intro., Preface, Letter); take brief notes.
4) DVD of FOUR LITTLE GIRLS - Record your observations: text, visual, audio.
HW: Read Frederick Douglass, Chapters 1-8 pp. 19-63 for Tuesday. Quiz on
the Inroduction, Preface, Wendell Phillips' letter, and Chapters 1-8
on Tuesday.
If you did not turn in your precis today, you MUST turn it in on Monday.
No lates.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23:
1) Turn in your precis of "A Modest Proposal".
2) Vocabulary Test 6
3) After you finish your vocabulary test, return to your seat and read the
three College Board samples (X received a "5"; LL received a "7";
DDD received a "9". Compare your returned essay to the sample papers.
DO NOT TAKE THE COllEGE BOARD SAMPLE PAPERS FROM THE CLASSROOM.
4) FOUR LITTLE GIRLS - Part 2 - Take notes on your assigned part:
text, visual, or audio
HW: Finish reading Freddie D, Chapters 1-8 for Tuesday. Quiz on the
Introduction, Preface, Wendell Phillips' letter, and Chapters 1-8
tomorrow.
If you wish to add twenty points to your timed writing score, take your
Lincoln timed writing home over the break. Follow all directions at the
top of the pink handout. Turn in on Tuesday, December 1.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24:
1) Reading check on NARRATIVE IN THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Part 1.
Write short answers, please.
2) Small groups select the best precis to represent their groups. I will
grade only one! Those who did not prepare a precis may not participate
in a group.
3) FOUR LITTLE GIRLS - Part 3 - Take notes on your assigned part: text,
visual, or audio.
HW: Read Freddie D, Chapters IX-X, pp. 64-105 by Monday, November 30.
If you wish to add twenty points to your timed writing score, take your
Lincoln timed writing home over the break. Follow all directions at the
top of the pink handout. Turn in on Tuesday, December 1.
Have a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving vacation with your family and
friends. Remember to wear your seatbelts and sunscreen. Enjoy!
