Quarter 3: Lessons & homework
Tuesday, January 5th
1. vocab: hiatus, ameliorate, affable, amicable, assertion, concession, refutation, rebuttal
2. journal: My Hiatus or A Day in the Life of a __________
4. Jury Vote
5. Peer Review: underline ethos, logos, pathos, in different colors
6. Go over Final Exams
Homework: 1. Get Photo Permission Slip signed for Ms Nicholson
2. Independent Book #3 - annotate for ethos, logos, pathos with different color tabs
1. vocab: hiatus, ameliorate, affable, amicable, assertion, concession, refutation, rebuttal
2. journal: My Hiatus or A Day in the Life of a __________
- A) Write a full page about your hiatus
- B) Peer Edit: Add 5 adjectives to spice it up & improve 5 verbs
4. Jury Vote
5. Peer Review: underline ethos, logos, pathos, in different colors
6. Go over Final Exams
Homework: 1. Get Photo Permission Slip signed for Ms Nicholson
2. Independent Book #3 - annotate for ethos, logos, pathos with different color tabs
Thursday, January 7th
1. vocab: exordium, peroration, hortative sentence
2. Read Save at the Stake Essays & Jury Vote
3. How to write an argument:
Homework: Read Chapter 1 of The Language of Composition & complete the following Activities:
1. vocab: exordium, peroration, hortative sentence
2. Read Save at the Stake Essays & Jury Vote
3. How to write an argument:
- hook
- background
- thesis writing
- 3 Supports - Topic Sentences
- 3 CDs to support
- 3 CMs to analyze
- Concluding sentence
- universal analysis
- end with a Bang
Homework: Read Chapter 1 of The Language of Composition & complete the following Activities:
- SOAPS chart for Bush speech (p. 6)
- Activity: p. 20-21 (Make ethos, logos, & pathos appeals for one of the topics)
- Culminating Activity (p. 30): Read the final 4 texts & Write an analysis that includes SOAPS & rhetorical analysis
Tuesday, January 12th
1. vocab: Rhetorical terms p. 36-37 & 78-79
3. Read: "Death of a Moth" by Sylvia Plath
4. Round Robin Writing : Outline 4 topics in groups of 4
Homework: Read Chapter 2 of The Language of Composition & Complete Activity p. 69
1. vocab: Rhetorical terms p. 36-37 & 78-79
- polemic
- persona
- anaphora
- antimetabole
- antithesis
- asyndeton
- periodic sentence
- zeugma
3. Read: "Death of a Moth" by Sylvia Plath
4. Round Robin Writing : Outline 4 topics in groups of 4
Homework: Read Chapter 2 of The Language of Composition & Complete Activity p. 69
- Read JFK speeches p. 69-78
- Answer Questions p. 72-73 (due Thursday)
- Culminating Essay p. 69 (JFK Synthesis/Rhetorical Analysis Essay) (due Friday)
Thursday, January 14th
1. quizlet vocab link:
taxonomy
assumption
warrant
claim
premise
deduction
induction
qualifier
syllogism
2. Reading Quiz: Ch. 1-2
3. "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" Analysis:
Homework: 1. Draw/Create a satirical cartoon that illustrates an argument about humanity/politics/society
2. If NOT done: Answer JFK Questions p. 72-73 for LATE CREDIT
3. Bring in something to share for the party tomorrow (10 Extra credit points)
1. quizlet vocab link:
taxonomy
assumption
warrant
claim
premise
deduction
induction
qualifier
syllogism
2. Reading Quiz: Ch. 1-2
3. "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" Analysis:
- purpose
- effect
- how is effect created? DEVICES?
Homework: 1. Draw/Create a satirical cartoon that illustrates an argument about humanity/politics/society
2. If NOT done: Answer JFK Questions p. 72-73 for LATE CREDIT
3. Bring in something to share for the party tomorrow (10 Extra credit points)
Friday, January 15th
**Bring something to share for the PARTY!!
BOOM POINT PARTY: Twilight Zone episodes
Homework: Read Ch. 3 of The Language of Composition & complete:
Tuesday, January 19th
1. Warm-up: Analyze "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare
2. Round Robin Writing Activity: 4 topic Outlines in Groups of 4
Homework: Read Ch. 8: Gender p. 517-541: 5 Articles:
Thursday, January 21st
1. vocab: socialization
2. journal: Response/Reflection to The Mask You Live In
B) Socialization...How is gender a social construct? Give examples & Reflect
3. Discussion: Social Construction
4. Round Robin Writing Activity: 4 topic Outlines in Groups of 4
Homework: Read Ch. 8: Gender p. 541-588: Read Remaining Articles & Complete Activities:
Tuesday, January 26th
1. warm-up: "If" by Rudyard Kipling Analysis
* Discuss: Reading/Analyzing Film as text
* film journal: Analyze the film as a piece of persuasive text; keep track of...
**Bring something to share for the PARTY!!
BOOM POINT PARTY: Twilight Zone episodes
Homework: Read Ch. 3 of The Language of Composition & complete:
- Logical Fallacies p. 109
- Template Completion p. 131
- Essay in Progress p. 137
- Culminating Activity p. 137
Tuesday, January 19th
1. Warm-up: Analyze "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare
2. Round Robin Writing Activity: 4 topic Outlines in Groups of 4
Homework: Read Ch. 8: Gender p. 517-541: 5 Articles:
- "Women's Brains" (Answer 5 of the Rhetoric Questions)
- "Professions for Women" (Answer 5 of the Rhetoric Questions)
- "The Speech of Miss Polly Baker" (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- "Letters" (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- "I Want a Wife" (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
Thursday, January 21st
1. vocab: socialization
2. journal: Response/Reflection to The Mask You Live In
B) Socialization...How is gender a social construct? Give examples & Reflect
3. Discussion: Social Construction
4. Round Robin Writing Activity: 4 topic Outlines in Groups of 4
Homework: Read Ch. 8: Gender p. 541-588: Read Remaining Articles & Complete Activities:
- "Just Walk on By" p. 545 (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- "The Myth of the Latin Woman" p. 551 (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- "There is no Unmarked Woman" (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- "Are Women Really More Talkative than Men?" p. 560 (Answer 5 of the Exploring the text Questions)
- Entering the Conversation Activity p. 580: Choose ONE of the essays to write
Tuesday, January 26th
1. warm-up: "If" by Rudyard Kipling Analysis
- tone
- purpose/intention
- audience
- effects
- devices
* Discuss: Reading/Analyzing Film as text
* film journal: Analyze the film as a piece of persuasive text; keep track of...
- tone
- purpose/intention
- audience
- effects
- devices
- ethos, logos, pathos
- logical fallacies
Thursday, January 28th
1. warm-up: "Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy Analysis
3. journal: Response/Reflection to film
4. Discuss: Gender Chapter Readings
Homework: Choose one of the Gender: Written Topics p. 588 & complete for Tuesday
1. warm-up: "Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy Analysis
- tone
- purpose/intention
- audience
- effects
- devices
3. journal: Response/Reflection to film
4. Discuss: Gender Chapter Readings
Homework: Choose one of the Gender: Written Topics p. 588 & complete for Tuesday
Friday, January 29th
Groupwork: A Closer Look at AP Synthesis Questions
A) How to write a Synthesis Question:
Groupwork: A Closer Look at AP Synthesis Questions
A) How to write a Synthesis Question:
- Sample AP Synthesis Questions
- Orange Text Book - end of each Chapter
- Choose a relevant topic
- write a Level 6 question
- Find 7 relevant sources of different varieties
- Create a final AP Test Document
- Share with Ms Rankin
Tuesday, February 2nd
1. Sex Ed Video Clip
2. In-Class Synthesis Essay: Sex Ed
25 minutes to read sources
40 minutes suggested writing time Homework: Socratic Seminar Prep
1. Find your own gender article/poem/outside text, explicate, and be prepared to present to class
2. Create 5 Opening Questions for The Socratic Seminar on Gender
1. Sex Ed Video Clip
2. In-Class Synthesis Essay: Sex Ed
25 minutes to read sources
40 minutes suggested writing time Homework: Socratic Seminar Prep
1. Find your own gender article/poem/outside text, explicate, and be prepared to present to class
2. Create 5 Opening Questions for The Socratic Seminar on Gender
Thursday, February 4th
Socratic Seminar: Gender Topics
Homework: 1. Find your own poem, write a 1 page explication, and be prepared to present to class (tone, audience, purpose, devices, effects)
2. Study Literary Devices: Quizlet Link
3. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Socratic Seminar: Gender Topics
Homework: 1. Find your own poem, write a 1 page explication, and be prepared to present to class (tone, audience, purpose, devices, effects)
2. Study Literary Devices: Quizlet Link
3. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Tuesday, February 9th
1. warm-up: "The Abatross" by Charles Baudelaire
2. journal: Interpretation/Connotation/Diction: Why does it matter? Examples?
3. Write: Your own interpretation of "The Albatross"
4. Share Out Homework Poems
5. Groupwork: Assessment & Rubrics for AP Essays
1. warm-up: "The Abatross" by Charles Baudelaire
2. journal: Interpretation/Connotation/Diction: Why does it matter? Examples?
3. Write: Your own interpretation of "The Albatross"
4. Share Out Homework Poems
5. Groupwork: Assessment & Rubrics for AP Essays
- Read: QUESTION LINK
- Read: Assessment & Rubrics
- Discuss why you gave grade as a group and come to a mutual agreement
- Then read rationale for each essay's grade
- Read sample class essays and grade with rubric
- Discuss Common Assessment & Determine Final Grade
- Homework: 1. Research 2 topics for a persuasive essay (1 page of notes/topic - record sources!)
2. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Thursday, February 11h
1. In-Class Synthesis Essay: Gun Control
25 minutes to read sources
40 minutes suggested writing time2. Research your chosen issue for a persuasive speech
3 pages of notes from 3 credible sources - record sources!
(3 TOTAL including the one page you already took)
2. Be prepared to present your poem analysis tomorrow!
1. In-Class Synthesis Essay: Gun Control
25 minutes to read sources
40 minutes suggested writing time2. Research your chosen issue for a persuasive speech
- Link to Outline Google Doc
3 pages of notes from 3 credible sources - record sources!
(3 TOTAL including the one page you already took)
2. Be prepared to present your poem analysis tomorrow!
Friday, February 12th
1. Share Out & Present Poems
Homework: Persuasive Speech Outline due Tuesday
1. Share Out & Present Poems
Homework: Persuasive Speech Outline due Tuesday
Link to Outline Google Doc
Tuesday, February 16th
1.warm-up: share out poetry analyses
2. journal: Analyze ethos, logos, pathos in the following:
Video Speech Examples:
A) Nancy Lublin: Texting Saves Lives
B) Jamie Oliver: Teach Every Child About Food
Link to Outline Google Doc
1.warm-up: share out poetry analyses
2. journal: Analyze ethos, logos, pathos in the following:
Video Speech Examples:
A) Nancy Lublin: Texting Saves Lives
B) Jamie Oliver: Teach Every Child About Food
- Analyze: How do the speakers make the problem relevant?
- How do they prove the severity of his issue?
- How do they persuade their audiences?
- Common AP Errors
- Writing Conference with Ms Rankin
- Write: First Draft of Persuasive Speech
Link to Outline Google Doc
Thursday, February 18th
*audience & purpose
1. warm-up: share out poetry analyses (Bella, Phoebe, Olivia)
2. Speech Analyses:
Link to Outline Google Doc
*audience & purpose
1. warm-up: share out poetry analyses (Bella, Phoebe, Olivia)
2. Speech Analyses:
- Gratitude: Louie Schwartzberg
- HIV & Texting: Erik Hersman
- Read Student Examples:
- Peer Edit Speech
- Ethos, Logos, Pathos establish & balanced?
- Relevant to the audience?
- What's working?
- What could be improved?
- Writing Conference with Ms Rankin
- Write: Second Draft of Persuasive Speech
Link to Outline Google Doc
1. Student Rhetoric Essay Examples: Choose 4 examples and analyze with ethos, logos, pathos page...
- Read Student Examples:
- Analyze ethos, logos, pathos on grid x4
3. Final Draft of Speech
Homework: Final Draft of Speech due Thursday
Link to Outline Google Doc
Tuesday, February 23rd
1. vocab: extrapolate, elucidate, endeavor, exacerbate, exordium
2. journal: Ethos, Logos Pathos & Rhetoric in Speeches:3. Writing Lesson: The Introduction:
1. Hook 2. Background Info 3. Thesis
->Hooks: Interest Catcher
5. Create Visual Presentation for Speech: Slides, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc...
2. Rehearse Speech to perform Thursday & Friday
3. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos
1. vocab: extrapolate, elucidate, endeavor, exacerbate, exordium
2. journal: Ethos, Logos Pathos & Rhetoric in Speeches:3. Writing Lesson: The Introduction:
1. Hook 2. Background Info 3. Thesis
->Hooks: Interest Catcher
- Imagine…. (detailed imagery/ set a scene)
- Shocking Fact: Since a suicide occurs every 17 minutes, and each suicide intimately affects at least 6 other people, then there are about 6 new suicide survivors every 17 minutes (suicide.org).
- Rhetorical Question: How would you like to experience...?
- Quote: "Be the change you want to see in the world." - Ghandi
- Anecdote (short story told to engage interest): In 2008, Mayra Rosales was labeled the
- “Half Ton Killer”, for murdering her two year old nephew by sitting on him (ABCnews.com).
- Hook: examples
5. Create Visual Presentation for Speech: Slides, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc...
- facts, logos
- images, pathos
- film, video clips
- rhetorical questions
- bibliography, ethos
2. Rehearse Speech to perform Thursday & Friday
3. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Thursday, February 25th
1.3. Lesson: The Conclusion: Overarching Analysis & Bibliography
>Conclusion
Sources in the correct format in alphabetical order
2. Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Student Examples:
-> Student examples: Analyze for persuasion: ethos/logos/pathos4. Writing Conferences
5. Create Visual Presentation for Speech: Slides, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc...
Homework: Visual Presentation & Rehearse Speech to perform Thursday & Friday
2. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
1.3. Lesson: The Conclusion: Overarching Analysis & Bibliography
>Conclusion
- Restate thesis in new words
- Summarize salient points of your argument
- "Imagine a future where..." and show illustrate what the world will look like if we don't SOLVE problem
- Tie your points to a universal analysis of human nature and how we can make the future brighter
- Horative Sentence: CALL TO ACTION (list of simple steps for peers to follow...)
Sources in the correct format in alphabetical order
2. Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Student Examples:
-> Student examples: Analyze for persuasion: ethos/logos/pathos4. Writing Conferences
5. Create Visual Presentation for Speech: Slides, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc...
- facts, logos
- images, pathos
- film, video clips
- rhetorical questions
- bibliography, ethos
Homework: Visual Presentation & Rehearse Speech to perform Thursday & Friday
2. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
Friday, February 26th
1. warm-up: Rhetoric Rubric
2. In-class Timed Rhetoric Essay
Homework: 1. Visual Presentation & Rehearse Speech to perform Tuesday
2. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
1. warm-up: Rhetoric Rubric
2. In-class Timed Rhetoric Essay
Homework: 1. Visual Presentation & Rehearse Speech to perform Tuesday
2. Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
Tuesday, March 1st
1. sign-up for AP Language Test: Wednesday May 11 at 8am. ($92.00; financial aide available)
2. journal: verbal & non-verbal speaking techniques
3. Video Examples: Speeches:
--> Malcolm X: Who Taught You To Hate Yourself?
--> Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman": Nkechi at TEDxFiDiWomen
--> Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave?
4. Present Speeches
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
1. sign-up for AP Language Test: Wednesday May 11 at 8am. ($92.00; financial aide available)
2. journal: verbal & non-verbal speaking techniques
3. Video Examples: Speeches:
--> Malcolm X: Who Taught You To Hate Yourself?
--> Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman": Nkechi at TEDxFiDiWomen
--> Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave?
4. Present Speeches
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 9th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
Thursday, March 3rd
1. Present Speeches
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Speech Project
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 10th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
1. Present Speeches
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Speech Project
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 10th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
Tuesday, March 8th
1. Present Speeches
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 10th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
1. Present Speeches
- Bella
- Harrison
- Lonnie
- David
- Stryder
- Taylor
- Zoe
Homework: Independent Book: Annotate for Ethos, Logos, Pathos Due: March 10th
Create a Prezi about your book including: (use a minimum of 10 quotes from the book)
- context
- about the author & ethos
- characters
- themes
- logos & base in reality - relation to audience
- pathos - quotes & examples
- devices & their effects
- recommendation & why (how many stars out of 5 would you give it?)
Thursday, March 10th
1. warm-up journal: quote response
3. Present Independent Projects
4. journal: Critical Review of Independent Book
5. Sound Bytes Project Guidelines
Homework: Sounds Bytes Project or Film Analysis
1. warm-up journal: quote response
- "Rhetoric is the Art of Ruling the Minds of Men" -Plato
3. Present Independent Projects
4. journal: Critical Review of Independent Book
5. Sound Bytes Project Guidelines
Homework: Sounds Bytes Project or Film Analysis
Friday, March 11th
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 15th
1. warm-up: Quote Response
3. Independent Project Presentations
4. Sound Bytes Presentations
5. Quizlet: Lit Devices
1. warm-up: Quote Response
- An anthropologist studying first-year students at a university in the United States writes that friendly phrases like “How are you?,” “Nice to meet you,” and “Let’s get in touch” communicate politeness rather than literal intent. What, if anything, is the value or function of such polite speech? In a well-written essay, develop your position on the value or function of polite speech in a culture or community with which you are familiar. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
3. Independent Project Presentations
4. Sound Bytes Presentations
5. Quizlet: Lit Devices
- Make a COPY of this lit device quiz and go through all words, deleting ones that you know
- Study the ones that you DON'T KNOW
- Examples: LiteraryDevices.net
Thursday, March 17th
1. Go over Challenging Lit Devices
2. Quote Response Sample Student Essays & Rubric
3. 40 minutes: AP Argument/Quote Response Essay TEST
(Suggested time—40 minutes. This question counts for one-third of the total essay section score.)
1. Go over Challenging Lit Devices
2. Quote Response Sample Student Essays & Rubric
3. 40 minutes: AP Argument/Quote Response Essay TEST
(Suggested time—40 minutes. This question counts for one-third of the total essay section score.)
- For centuries, prominent thinkers have pondered the relationship between ownership and the development of self (identity), ultimately asking the question, “What does it mean to own something?”
- Plato argues that owning objects is detrimental to a person’s character.
- Aristotle claims that ownership of tangible goods helps to develop moral character.
- Twentieth-century philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre proposes that ownership extends beyond objects to include intangible things as well. In Sartre’s view, becoming proficient in some skill and knowing something thoroughly means that we “own” it.
- Think about the differing views of ownership. Then write an essay in which you explain your position on the relationship between ownership and sense of self.
- Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
- Examples: LiteraryDevices.net
Friday, March 18th
1. AP Multi-Choice Section TEST - 1 hour
Homework: Do a Sound Bytes OR Film Analysis (The one you did NOT previously do)
2. Start a new Independent Book
1. AP Multi-Choice Section TEST - 1 hour
Homework: Do a Sound Bytes OR Film Analysis (The one you did NOT previously do)
2. Start a new Independent Book
Tuesday, March 22nd
1. vocab: Columbine Set 1
2. journal: Safety at School
3. Read: Columbine Set 1
Homework: Columbine Set 1
1. vocab: Columbine Set 1
2. journal: Safety at School
3. Read: Columbine Set 1
Homework: Columbine Set 1
Thursday, March 24th
Last Day of Quarter- ALL Work Due for Q3
1. vocab: Columbine Set 2
2. journal: Gun Control
3. Read: Columbine Set 2
Homework: Columbine Set 2
Last Day of Quarter- ALL Work Due for Q3
1. vocab: Columbine Set 2
2. journal: Gun Control
3. Read: Columbine Set 2
Homework: Columbine Set 2