11/30

Warm-up:

Pd 2 - Take a 5 Steps book. Reread the prompt on the bottom of pg 113. Then write an opening paragraph where you take a stance on Minnow’s quote.

Pd 3&4 - Write a thesis statement and 3 bullet points that outline how you would defend, challenge, or qualify this statement: “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” -Anne Frank

Classwork: Discuss project examples & style analysis, go over rhetorical terms test

Homework: Independent reading project and style analysis

11/29

Warm-up: Write at least a one page response where you support, challenge, or qualify this quote. "Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it is original, you will have to ram it down their throats." -Howard Aiken

Classwork: read 5 Steps pg 111-122; look at sample argumentative essays; look at sample projects

Homework: Independent reading projects and style analysis

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11/23

Warm-up: Write a reflection about which independent book you chose and why. Also, write any thoughts or questions you have about the assigned project.

Classwork: Look at sample projects; fill out health surveys

Homework: Independent Reading books (finish first 3rd by end of Thanksgiving break; finish whole book by Dec. 10.)

11/22

Warm-up: Review for test; test will begin 5 minutes after the late bell

Classwork: Rhetorical terms test

Homework: Independent Reading books (finish first 3rd by end of Thanksgiving break; finish whole book by Dec. 10.)

11/19

Warm-up: N/A

Classwork:
1. Read “Let Teenagers Try Adulthood” by Leon Botstein on LOC pg 153-155.
2. In your notebook, write answers to questions 1-5 on page 155.
3. In your notebook you are going to compose your first argumentative essay. You may choose between the two prompts below. The goal of an argumentative essay is to clearly take a side and support your opinion with evidence and explanation. If you want to read more about how to compose an argumentative essay, you may borrow a 5 Steps to a 5 book from the back of the room (return it at the end of the period) and read pages 111-122.

Prompt Choices

1. Leon Botstein states, “The American high school is obsolete and should be abolished.” Using your own knowledge, experiences, and readings, write a carefully constructed essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Botstein’s claim.

2. Kyoko Mori states, “School and ‘the real world’ both have their absurd moments, but school is where people go when they are not satisfied with their ‘real world’ lives and want a change.” Using your own knowledge, experiences, and readings, write a carefully constructed essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Mori’s claim.



Homework: Study for rhetorical terms test; read first third of independent book by end of Thanksgiving break

11/18

Warm-up: Take a style worksheet. Read it and answer questions 1-6 in your notebook. (I am posting the style worksheet in the classroom documents.

Classwork: Style review activity; jeopardy game; terms review

Homework: Study for test; work on independent reading

11/17

Warm-up:

2nd period - Using your worksheet from yesterday, compose a mini-essay (1 paragraph) about how the author of the passage (China or town) uses language to create a purpose, develop a tone, or make a point. Use the sample paragraph that I provided.

3rd and 4th period - Write a reflection about what Baldwin wanted teachers to learn from his speech.



Classwork: Read "School" by Mori on LOC pg 130-140. Answer questions 1-10 on pg 140-141.


Homework: Finish Mori questions if not finished in class; get independent book and begin reading.

11/16

Warm-up: Write a reflection about 5 things that you want to learn or practice before our next AP practice test.

Classwork: finish bloodthirsty of sections 3-5; write sample analytical paragraphs using the multiple choice answers as stems

Homework: P-Z terms due tomorrow; get independent reading book and start reading

11/15

Warmup: SOAPSTone one of the last three passages on the practice test.

Classwork: bloodthirsty sections 3-5

Homework: P-Z terminology; get independent books

11/11

Warm-up: Take a mini glossary from the front table. Look carefully at the definitions of the 10 words. Try to write a synonym, antonym, or example for each.

Classwork: Finish going over the first 2 sections of the test as a class, take the last 3 sections


Homework: P-Z terminology due 11/17 - test on or before 11/22

11/10

Warmup: Write a reflection about the types of questions on the test? Which were easiest? Hardest? Most surprising?

Classwork: Bloodthirsty and review first 2 passages

Homework: Book essay revisions due 11/11; P-Z terms due 11/17

11/9

Warm-up: Skim pages 45-50 of 5 Steps to a 5. Write a list of 5 tips they give that you think might be helpful.

Classwork: Discuss tips on mult. choice, take the first 2 passages of the AP test, start bloodthirsty

Homework: P-Z terminology notecards/glossaries due 11/17
Book Essay revisions due 11/11 (optional)

11/8

Warm-up: Edit these sentences to make them better.
1. I needed a new jacket. Red is my favorite color. I bought a new jacket. Its red. I like it.
2. We had a great time at Myrtle Beach, they have so much to do their.
3. I wish I’d waken up earlier.
4. Everyone, that hasn’t finished the test, must stay after school to finish it.
5. Only one out of four kids in America eat a healthy diet.

Classwork: Finish at least 6 content stations and all 4 grammar stations. Finalize photo essays

Homework: Photo essays due Tuesday.

11/5

Warm-up: What grammar mistakes do you commonly make on essays? Is it because you do not understand the concept? How do you approach editing? What resources do you have available for your use?

Classwork: Writing conferences and writing stations

Homework: Work on your draft


****Note: I did place some of the station information in the classroom documents website linked on the side of this page. Also, you can access the AP article on visual images at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/158521.html***

11/4

Warm-up: What did you learn yesterday during the workshops that led you to change (or will lead you to change) your essay?

Classwork: Stations of writing workshops - Peer editing, sample papers, SEXI writing, AP visual analysis article, concluding paragraphs

Homework: Revise essays - tomorrow is grammar day so make it as perfect as possible

11/3

Warm-up: What 5 topics do you want to discuss with me during your individual writing conference. Consider what comments you commonly receive on your essays and what questions you have about analysis.

Classwork: Stations of writing workshops - Peer editing, SEXI writing, sample papers, AP visual analysis article

Homework: Revise Photo Essay