Here we are, about to finish Huckleberry Finn and writing our first in-class argument essay. We have just over three months until the AP exam and the class is in really good shape. Soon, we'll be tackling the easier types of AP argument prompts (claims of policy rather than value) and enjoying many discussions and debates in class.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Huck Finn discussion and summary, read the last chapter in class. Read two opposing viewpoints about the age that minors should/could be tried as adults, four corner debate.
Due:
Huck Finn Chapters 24-31, page 159-219.
Homework:
Go through argument notes. On February 3, (Wednesday), we will write our first in-class argument essay.
Read two opposing articles about including Huckleberry Finn in school curriculum and answer the questions for Wednesday.
Bring Huckleberry Finn book by the end of the week to turn in.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Huck Finn articles briefly. Argument essay review - how to approach a prompt. In-class argument essay - 50 minutes.
Due: Answers to Huck Finn For and Against Assignment.
Homework: Study for quiz, bring Huckleberry Finn book to class (unless you're going for the extra credit).
FRIDAY: Vocabulary/grammar/Huckleberry Finn quiz. Intro: brief, two-week unit about gender. Read "Being a Man" essay by Paul Theroux and discuss. In small groups, take a position about whether you agree or disagree with Theroux's viewpoint and brainstorm evidence and examples to support your case. Whole class discussion.
Due: Huckleberry Finn book turned in.
Homework: Read assigned articles in the "man packet" including "Why Johnny Won't Read," "Just Walk on By," and "Putting Down the Gun." Finish the questions after each article.
Learnerator:
"Ain't I A Woman" by Sojourner Truth - first section "Rhetoric," questions 1-10
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