This week, we'll continue exploring rhetorical devices, the rhetorical situation, and Frederick Douglass. It's also Open House on Thursday night, so please ask parents and guardians to come out and walk through your schedule and meet your teachers.
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Go over homework in class. Notes: steps to writing a rhetorical analysis essay. Notes: Diction and connotation/denotation. Connotation exercise in groups.
Due: Read
and annotate pages 15 - 20 in the Rhetorical Analysis Packet (the
"Culminating Activity") and write out a SOAPS analysis for the 3
articles in your packet in the margins.
Read
the Rhetorical Analysis Packet from the bottom of page 9 through the
top of page 13. Annotate as you go along right there in the packet.
Make sure you can get into the College Board website to sign up for the AP exam, and then pay through the Total Registration website.
Homework: Study for current events quiz. Click here for a Word doc with all of this week's current events e-mails.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Current events quiz covering TheWeek.com e-mails from Sunday, Sept. 22 - Wednesday, September 26. (The material will also be posted to this website on Wednesday.) Receive special Tone Vocabulary list for next week's quiz. Finish connotation exercise. Notes: rhetorical analysis outline blueprint and working rubric. Go through a practice Rhetorical Analysis prompt example (see sample Alfred M. Green essays under Class Handouts on the right-hand sidebar).
Due: n/a
Homework: Read and annotate the provided Florence Kelley Rhetorical Analysis passage. Write a rough outline and be ready to share it and have it logged in for credit.
FRIDAY: (Minimum Day, all classes) Special tone practice activity in groups, have outline checked off for credit.
Due: Outline of Kelley rhetorical analysis passage on paper.
Homework: Type out the full rough draft response to the prompt and upload to Turnitin.com by Monday night, September 30th, at 10:00 p.m. This should be very rough - just put the outline into sentences and include examples of each rhetorical device (what) and how it adds to the effectiveness of the passage (how). A simple intro and conclusion is fine, and the entire essay should be 4-6 paragraphs. We will work with these drafts next week.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019
September 16 - 20
Welcome back!
This week, we'll continue with Frederick Douglass and notes about the various rhetorical strategies he employs, as well as an in depth look at logos, ethos, and pathos and how to write about these appeals in essays.
We took some time last week to sign up for various online support systems: turnitin.com, Naviance, and the College Board website where you'll need to sign up for the AP Lang exam by November 4. Please take the second step and go to the Total Registration website to pay for the exam as soon as possible. As I mentioned in class, if payment is an issue in any way, please e-mail or see Ms. Hafer or myself so we can help out.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Logos, ethos, pathos notes, identifying "what + how," video examples, whole class response. Skits/dialogues - student group practice.
Reading in AP Rhetorical Analysis Packet, pages 3-8.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up focusing on imagery. Continue logos, ethos, pathos skits. Define and discuss the importance of "what + how" when writing a rhetorical analysis essay. Read sample rhetorical analysis essay prompt and discuss.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering Vocab #2, grammar, and Frederick Douglass reading. Current event: read and annotate at least two viewpoints about a given topic. Discuss and debate, vote. Outline the majority opinion in a synthesis/ACT-style outline response based on the discussion.
This week, we'll continue with Frederick Douglass and notes about the various rhetorical strategies he employs, as well as an in depth look at logos, ethos, and pathos and how to write about these appeals in essays.
We took some time last week to sign up for various online support systems: turnitin.com, Naviance, and the College Board website where you'll need to sign up for the AP Lang exam by November 4. Please take the second step and go to the Total Registration website to pay for the exam as soon as possible. As I mentioned in class, if payment is an issue in any way, please e-mail or see Ms. Hafer or myself so we can help out.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Logos, ethos, pathos notes, identifying "what + how," video examples, whole class response. Skits/dialogues - student group practice.
Due: Frederick Douglass, Chapters 3-5.
Reading in AP Rhetorical Analysis Packet, pages 3-8.
Homework: Read Frederick Douglass, Chapters 6-7. Look for figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) in particular.
Due: n/a
Homework: Please read Chapter 8 of Frederick Douglass.
Study for the Vocab quiz for Friday.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering Vocab #2, grammar, and Frederick Douglass reading. Current event: read and annotate at least two viewpoints about a given topic. Discuss and debate, vote. Outline the majority opinion in a synthesis/ACT-style outline response based on the discussion.
Due: Chapter 8 of Frederick Douglass.
Homework: Read and annotate pages 15 - 20 in the Rhetorical Analysis Packet (the "Culminating Activity") and write out a SOAPS analysis for the 3 articles in your packet in the margins.
Read the Rhetorical Analysis Packet from the bottom of page 9 through the top of page 13. Annotate as you go along right there in the packet.
Make sure you can get into the College Board website to sign up for the AP exam, and then pay through the Total Registration website.
Read the Rhetorical Analysis Packet from the bottom of page 9 through the top of page 13. Annotate as you go along right there in the packet.
Make sure you can get into the College Board website to sign up for the AP exam, and then pay through the Total Registration website.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
September 9 - 13
It's week three, and we're getting into the first big topic of the year: the rhetorical situation and rhetorical analysis. I love the unit we are starting and am looking forward to analyzing everything from older passages, speeches, commercials, and even clips from the upcoming primary election debate.
There is still some "housekeeping" to be done as far as the College Board and registering for the exam. Beginning this year, the College Board is asking all AP students to register and pay by November 4, 2019, at regular price, and by November 15 (with a $50 late fee). You will register at myap.collegeboard.org and pay using the Total Registration website. Please see the uploaded letter under "Class Handouts" on the right-hand sidebar for more details.
Here's the agenda for the week:
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Frederick Douglass and the first two chapters of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Presentation by Ms. Lewis from the College and Career Center. Continuation of SOAPS, the rhetorical situation. (Fifth period - an analysis of George W. Bush's 9/11 speech).
Due: Completed Interest Inventory Sheet.
Obtain a copy of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Please read chapters 1-2 (page 1-9 in the Dover edition.)
Here are some ways to obtain a copy:
Homework: Study for current events quiz covering the "10 Things You Need to Know Today" e-mails from Sunday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 11. (Click here for a document that includes all of these e-mails on Wednesday, September 11.)
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Current events quiz. Receive vocab sheet for next week. Receive Frederick Douglass books if you ordered one through me. Using school Chromebooks, register for Turnitin.com and the AP exam. "Eleventh Grade: The Dark Side" PowerPoint. Notes and examples of the rhetorical situation, SOAPS, and if time, logos, ethos, pathos written examples.
Due: Study for current events quiz.
Homework: Please read Frederick Douglass, Chapters 3-5.
Reading in AP Rhetorical Analysis Packet, pages 3-8.
There is still some "housekeeping" to be done as far as the College Board and registering for the exam. Beginning this year, the College Board is asking all AP students to register and pay by November 4, 2019, at regular price, and by November 15 (with a $50 late fee). You will register at myap.collegeboard.org and pay using the Total Registration website. Please see the uploaded letter under "Class Handouts" on the right-hand sidebar for more details.
Here's the agenda for the week:
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Frederick Douglass and the first two chapters of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Presentation by Ms. Lewis from the College and Career Center. Continuation of SOAPS, the rhetorical situation. (Fifth period - an analysis of George W. Bush's 9/11 speech).
Due: Completed Interest Inventory Sheet.
Obtain a copy of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Please read chapters 1-2 (page 1-9 in the Dover edition.)
Here are some ways to obtain a copy:
- Check it out from the PV High library
- Check it out from another local library
- Buy it in-person at a bookstore
- Order it online through Amazon for $1.62 by yourself
- Add to Ms. Mogilefsky's order for $1.62 (let me know if you'd like to add to my class order and pay later. Books will be delivered to class on Thursday of this week. I have extras)
- Read it for free online at Project Gutenberg
Homework: Study for current events quiz covering the "10 Things You Need to Know Today" e-mails from Sunday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 11. (Click here for a document that includes all of these e-mails on Wednesday, September 11.)
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Current events quiz. Receive vocab sheet for next week. Receive Frederick Douglass books if you ordered one through me. Using school Chromebooks, register for Turnitin.com and the AP exam. "Eleventh Grade: The Dark Side" PowerPoint. Notes and examples of the rhetorical situation, SOAPS, and if time, logos, ethos, pathos written examples.
Due: Study for current events quiz.
Homework: Please read Frederick Douglass, Chapters 3-5.
Reading in AP Rhetorical Analysis Packet, pages 3-8.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Sept. 2 - 6
Welcome back! I enjoyed meeting you, and look forward to a lively and productive autumn with everyone. There are several "housekeeping" types of tasks to take care of at the beginning of the year, but this week we'll get started on the reading and analysis, debate and discussion that is the heart of the course.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Collect the "Castle of My Own" assignment. Introduce The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, and ways to obtain a copy or read it online. Reading and four-corner debate: should juveniles be tried as adults?
Due: "A Castle of My Own" assignment.
Sign up for the free TheWeek.com current event e-mail newsletter.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz covering Vocab #1, summer reading.
Bring signed syllabus page and Turnitin.com form.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. First quiz covering Vocabulary List #1 and summer reading (up to 15 multiple choice questions). Pass back Interest Inventory sheets. Show TheWeek.com current event e-mails. The Glass Castle discussion, spiderweb style. Presentation from the College and Career Center highlighting the resources available and a suggested schedule for college planning for junior year.
Due: Signed syllabus page and Turnitin.com form.
Homework:
1. Complete any blank spaces on the Interest Inventory assignment for Tuesday.
2. Obtain a copy of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Please read chapters 1-2 (page 1-9 in the Dover edition.)
Here are some ways to obtain a copy:
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Collect the "Castle of My Own" assignment. Introduce The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, and ways to obtain a copy or read it online. Reading and four-corner debate: should juveniles be tried as adults?
Due: "A Castle of My Own" assignment.
Sign up for the free TheWeek.com current event e-mail newsletter.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz covering Vocab #1, summer reading.
Bring signed syllabus page and Turnitin.com form.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. First quiz covering Vocabulary List #1 and summer reading (up to 15 multiple choice questions). Pass back Interest Inventory sheets. Show TheWeek.com current event e-mails. The Glass Castle discussion, spiderweb style. Presentation from the College and Career Center highlighting the resources available and a suggested schedule for college planning for junior year.
Due: Signed syllabus page and Turnitin.com form.
Homework:
1. Complete any blank spaces on the Interest Inventory assignment for Tuesday.
2. Obtain a copy of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Please read chapters 1-2 (page 1-9 in the Dover edition.)
Here are some ways to obtain a copy:
- Check it out from the PV High library
- Check it out from another local library
- Buy it in-person at a bookstore
- Order it online through Amazon for $1.62 by yourself
- Add to Ms. Mogilefsky's order for $1.62 (let me know if you'd like to add to my class order and pay later)
- Read it for free online at Project Gutenberg
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