It's the last week in January already, and we're continuing with the argument unit. This week, we'll write our first in-class argument essay. Argument is the second of the three types of essays given during the AP Lang exam in May.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up: 13 Virtues from Benjamin Franklin's autobiography. Overview of the rest of the semester. Argument notes - types of prompts, warrants. Sign up for Albert i.o. on Chromebooks. "Paper Tigers" discussion.
Due: Please read and annotate "Paper Tigers".
Homework: Please complete Albert i.o. first assignment: "Corn-pone Opinions" passage by Mark Twain with multiple choice questions.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Review argument basics. In-class argument essay.
Due: Albert i.o. first assignment: "Corn-pone Opinions" passage by Mark Twain with multiple choice questions.
Homework: Study for current events quiz.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Current events quiz. Intro: Huckleberry Finn, discussion about controversial language in books, academic classes. Pick up Huckleberry Finn from the library. Receive AP vocabulary list for next week.
Due: Study for current events quiz.
Homework: Please read Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 1 - 7, (pages 1-36 in the library version). Get a feel for the characters as well as the energy of the prose.
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