April 27 - May 1

Despite the copious comments on the first "in-class" rhetorical analysis essay a couple weeks ago, the overall quality of the essays for both classes was very high. I'm excited to march into our second practice round together on Monday! Rhetorical analysis is a very specific style of writing, and once a person becomes familiar with the criteria on the rubric, it becomes much easier each time. Also, this is the only "deliverable" due this week.

Here's the agenda: 

MONDAY: Log in to Zoom for the next "in-class" rhetorical analysis essay. I'd like to offer the same no-pressure setup: you will decide after reviewing the rubric score and grade whether or not it goes into Aeries. For this second essay, I'll also offer the opportunity to rewrite it if you receive less than a 95. For rewrites, scores will be averaged.

Due:
1. Have the reference documents and a piece of scratch paper out, and be in a quiet space if possible for Monday's class.

2. Carson essay mini-makeover: rewrite your weakest paragraph from the Carson essay, and post both versions (original paragraph + revised version) to Turnitin.com under the assignments tab. If you don't have many revisions to do, please choose a paragraph from Sample H of the essays we looked at in class on Thursday by clicking here.

WEDNESDAY: Offline, work independently. 1. Please watch the video about beauty standards in advertisements called "Killing Us Softly 4" *(see warning below) and be ready to discuss the central argument, the sub-claims, effectiveness, and your own opinions on the live Zoom class at the end of the week. Please complete the first 3 comma exercises on the Owl Purdue website, at this link. Please jot down your answers on a piece of scratch paper and check them against the answers. We'll do a little practice in a mini-lesson next week as well.

*Killing Us Softly 4  IMPORTANT NOTE: the video contains graphic images that are not intended for anyone under age 14. Please view and listen at a time when young children are not present. If there are objections to the material, please e-mail me for an alternate assignment.  (The images of advertisements in the video, however, are easily accessible on billboards, in magazines, and definitely online.)

FRIDAY: Log in to the live Zoom class. (see the sidebar for times and login details). Discuss the central argument and sub-claims contained in "Killing Us Softly 4".  Breakout activity about beauty standards and your personal habits, impressions, and expectations. Short presentation about media literacy when it comes to questioning the pictures and images regularly viewed in our culture. Updates from College Board AP teachers' call this week.

Due: Watch "Killing Us Softly 4" and complete the first 3 comma exercises on the Owl Purdue website, at this link.

Homework:  Please read and annotate Queen Elizabeth's address to Great Britain on April 5, 2020  For next class, find three important rhetorical strategies and complete a quick SOAPS from this selection and have them ready for discussion. (You don't need to write the essay.)

Please double check your College Board account, so you're ready for the May 4 test e-mail:

1. Sign into your College Board account.Make sure the login is current, the password is working, etc.
2. Click “Update Account Information” or click their name in the top right hand corner and select “View/Edit My Profile”
3. Next to “Contact Information,” click “Edit” or click “manage your email communication preferences” at the bottom.
4. If it's not already selected, click to check the box next to “Yes, please send me updates and information about College Board and College Board deadlines, dates, and related programs and services.” Click “Submit changes.” Sign out and then back in and check account information to make sure the change has been saved.
5. Be on the lookout for a test e-mail you'll receive on May 4 from the College Board.