Thank you for a terrific first semester. You wrote two take-home essays, two in-class essays, and a term paper in addition to numerous outlines, journals, and of course in-class skits.
This week, we will continue through the Argument essay and Huckleberry Finn. We have been through the most challenging argument essay type and the essays you wrote for Part II of your final were outstanding - some really terrific evidence and examples. Looking ahead, I'm excited about The Great Gatsby, units about gender and the environment, and transitioning into Synthesis, our final type of essay prior to the AP exam on May 11.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar overview. Go over multiple choice, Part I of final. Go over certainty vs. doubt essays (Part II of final). Induction vs. deduction. Argument example using induction/deduction. Go through your certainty essay - inductive, deductive, or a combination?
Due: n/a
Homework: Read Huck Finn, Chapters 22 and 23 (page 136-152) and take notes. What is Mark Twain implying about our need for entertainment and how to capture the interest of a crowd?
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Huck Finn reading. The Declaration of Independence as an argument - read through and note how the argument is constructed, look for logos, ethos, pathos.
Due: Huck Finn, chapters 22 and 23.
Homework:
Huck Finn Chapters 24-31, page 159-219
Go through argument notes. On February 3, (Wednesday), we will write our first in-class argument essay.
FRIDAY: No school for students. Professional Day for teachers and staff. Enjoy :-)
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