AP Lang Agenda
| MONDAY | Martin Luther King Jr. Day--No School |
| TUESDAY | Class time to work on descriptive essay (Due Friday); HOMEWORK: Read "Another Copter's Com'n In, Cap'n" (Tiede) and "Shooting an Elephant" (Orwell); highlight in one color objective description and in another color subjective description; underline and label any rhetorical devices; summarize the dominant impression |
| WEDNESDAY | Discuss "Another Copter's Com'n In, Cap'n" and "Shooting an Elephant" with a focus on objective and subjective description, selection of detail, use of rhetoric, and dominant impression; HOMEWORK: Complete rough draft of descriptive essay |
| THURSDAY | Peer evaluation of rough drafts; class time to edit draft of descriptive essays; HOMEWORK: Complete final draft of descriptive essay |
| FRIDAY | Descriptive essay due; review "America Needs Its Nerds" RA prompt; examine two writing AP MC questions |
| MONDAY | Review past rhetorical strategies test, review rhetorical strategies 25-33, review PPC 2; HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "The Human Cost of an Illiterate Society" (Kozol) and create entry ticket that lists and develops three strategies Kozol uses to convey his message; study rhetorical strategies 34-40. |
| TUESDAY | Discuss Kozol's "Human Cost of an Illiterate Society" with a focus on SOAPSTone elements, message, and use of strategies; review strategies 34-40; HOMEWORK: Read "Just Walk on By: A Black Man Ponders His Power to Alter Public Space"; study strategies 41-48 |
| WEDNESDAY | Discuss "Just Walk on By" (Staples) with a focus on Staples' methods and message; review strategies 41-48 |
| THURSDAY | Introduce Smiley-Face Essay (See AP Lang Handouts for rubric and sample), due 1/22; review and study day for tomorrow's test on strategies 25-48; HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Rhetorical Strategies Test 2 |
| FRIDAY | Rhetorical Strategies test 2; HOMEWORK: Review for AP Lang Midterm (See AP Lang Handouts for list of review materials) |
| MONDAY | ICW: Fridman, 2008 Form B; HOMEWORK: Study Rhetorical Strategies 25-29; read "How It Feels to be Colored Me" (Hurston); be prepared for Kaboom game tomorrow |
| TUESDAY | Class discussion of "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" with a focus on Hurston's use of metaphors and imagery and her purpose. |
| WEDNESDAY | Class time to read "On Dumpster Diving" (Eighner) and complete rhetorical precis; HOMEWORK: Complete reading of "On Dumpster Diving" and rhetorical precis |
| THURSDAY | Discussion of "On Dumpster Diving" with a focus on Eighner's structure, use of strategies, and underlying message |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day: Study day; HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Study for Rhetorical Strateiges Test 2 |
| MONDAY | Review notes for Rhetorical Analysis; review Silent Spring passage and essay; HOMEWORK: Analyze 2018 RA released prompt (Mt. Holyoke) using MME technique; write a working thesis statement |
| TUESDAY | Continue review of Silent Spring passage; review sample essay responses using new rubric; begin group analysis of 2018 RA prompt; HOMEWORK: Complete RA analysis chart |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue analysis of 2018 prompt with a focus on the rhetorical context, Albright's message to her audience, and Albright's methods of persuasion; HOMEWORK: Read sample essay responses and score using new rubric |
| THURSDAY | Analyze sample essay responses and evaluate each using new rubric; HOMEWORK: Review all RA essay notes in preparation for tomorrow's in class essay |
| FRIDAY | In-Class Essay: Rhetorical Analysis; HOMEWORK: fill a paper bag with items that you think represent you (may be /should be abstract in nature) |
| MONDAY | Modern Proposal projects due; Presenations begin (see AP Lang Handouts for schedule); Assign Vocabulary Chapter 3 Groups 1-5 (Exercises 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7 and unified paragraph, due Friday). |
| TUESDAY | Modern Proposal presentations continue |
| WEDNESDAY | Modern Proposal presentations continue; Begin satire film study: Clue |
| THURSDAY | Continue satire film study: Clue |
| FRIDAY | Finish satire unit with conclusion of film study: Clue; discuss elements of satire, including humor/wit, irony, farce/parody. |
| MONDAY | Discuss "I Want a Wife" with a focus on Brady's use of satire to convey her message to her audience; HOMEWORK: Read "A Modest Proposal" (Swift) with a focus on Swift's use of satire |
| TUESDAY | Begin discussion of Swift's "Modest Proposal" with a focus on Swift's use of satirical elements and rhetoric; HOMEWORK: Review Rhetorical Strategies 15-20 |
| WEDNESDAY | Review Strategies 15-20; continue discussion of Swift's proposal with a focus on the 6 additional benefits of the proposal along with the "other expedients" not worth trying; introduce Modern Proposal project (due 12/2); HOMEWORK: Review strategies 21-24 |
| THURSDAY | Discuss Strategies 21-24; Class time to work on Modern Proposal Project |
| FRIDAY | Class time to work on Modern Proposal Project; HOMEWORK: Study for Rhetorical Strategies Test 1 (Monday) |
| MONDAY | Assign Vocabulary Group 2.4 (Exercises 2.19-2.22 plus paragraph); |
| TUESDAY | Snow Day |
| WEDNESDAY | No School--Homework: Complete Common Lit sign up and assignment (See AP Lang Handouts for Instructions) |
| THURSDAY | Introduce satire with notes, readings, and video examples; brainstorm: "What is a wife's role in a marriage?" (See AP Lang Handouts and Links tabs for material); HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "I Want a Wife" (Brady) with a focus on Brady's use of satire. |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day--Practice AP M/C Passage and SSR time |
| MONDAY | Discuss "Why I Write: Making No Become Yes" and "Mother Tongue" with a focus on the rhetorical situation, message, and use of rhetoric in each piece; HOMEWORK: Read assigned partner's practice RA essay and evaluate and edit using the Peer Edit form; be prepared to discuss with partner on Wednesday. |
| TUESDAY | No School--Election Day |
| WEDNESDAY | Review practice RA essay responses to Barry's scientific research prompt; with partner, read and attack new RA prompt (Price's "Plastic Pink Flamingo") with a focus on MME steps; HOMEWORK: Study for Vocabulary Test 1 (2.1-2.3) on Thursday and for RA ICW on Friday |
| THURSDAY | Vocabualry Test 1 (Lists 2.1-2.3) |
| FRIDAY | In-Class Writing--Rhetorical Analysis |
| MONDAY | Continue analysis of released RA Prompt (2005B: John M. Barry's Mississippi River) with a continued focus on MME analytical technique; practice thesis writing; group body paragraph; HOMEWORK: Read, evaluate, and score sample essay responses |
| TUESDAY | Review sample essay responses; highlight key aspects (positive and negative) from each piece; HOMEWORK: Study Rhetorical Devices 8-14 |
| WEDNESDAY | Review strategies 8-14; Review MME/ICE Prezi and complete talk-aloud of Lord Chesterfield's "Dear Boy" RA passage; HOMEWORK: Review all previous Rhetorical Analysis materials to prepare for tomorrow's practice ICW |
| THURSDAY | Practice Rhetorical Analysis; HOMEWORK: Read "Why I Write" (Wiesel) and "Mother Tongue"; complete a SOAPSTone on either one and a Rhetorical Precis on the other (RP will be graded)--Due Monday |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day: Practice M/C Passage |
| MONDAY | Continue introduction to the MME rhetorical analysis technique with an excerpt from Capote's In Cold Blood; discuss prompt analysis, formulation of a "What?" question, and the initial read-through of the passage |
| TUESDAY | Continue MME analysis of Capote's passage; discuss analysis of Capote's view of Holcomb and his use of rhetoric, with a focus on rhetorical effect of strategies in relation to the author's message; "attack" new prompts and analyze for context, exigence, audience, and "What?" question; HOMEWORK: Draft an introductory paragraph and thesis statement in response to In Cold Blood prompt. |
| WEDNESDAY | Review sample essay responses and discuss chronological organization of essay; HOMEWORK: Read released 2005 Form B AP Prompt (The Mississippi River, John M. Barry) and complete all analytical steps |
| THURSDAY | Complete first PPC Unit 1 online; review released AP prompt with a focus on MME technique; HOMEWORK: Read and study Rhetorical Strategies 8-14 with a focus on rhetorical function. |
| FRIDAY | Review Rhetorical Strategies 8-14 with a focus on rhetorical function; Prezi on MME review and ICE strategy introduction; HOMEWORK: read new RA prompt and complete MME/ICE Handout (See AP Lang Handouts). |
| MONDAY | Teach Back presentations and discussion of "How to Write with Style," "How to Write Clearly," "Clutter," "Polaroids," and "On Writing"; HOMEWORK: Read "Rhetorical Modes" handout (see AP Lang Links tab) and rhetorical devices 1-7 (see AP Lang Handouts). |
| TUESDAY | Review Rhetorical Precis from "The Gettysburg Address"; read and review rhetorical modes handout and rhetorical devices 1-7; HOMEWORK: Read "Sh***y First Drafts" and complete rhetorical precis (due Thursday). |
| WEDNESDAY | Because half of 3rd hour will be absent for MMSTC PSAT, both hours will have class time to work on Vocabulary and Rhetorical Precis with teacher assistance if necessary. |
| THURSDAY | Rhetorical Precis due; discuss "Sh***y First Drafts" with a focus on LaMott's message to writers and her rhetorical moves; introduce MME analysis technique with an excerpt from Truman Capote's In Cold Blood; discuss prompt analysis, formulation of a "What?" question, and the initial read-through of a passage. |
| FRIDAY | PEP RALLY DAY--Vocabulary #2 due (Activities 2.7-2.10 + paragraph); Practice M/C AP Passage; discussion of Rhetorical Devices 1-7 (3rd hour); class time to work on homework. |
| MONDAY | Read and discuss "anyone lived in a pretty how town" by e.e. cummings (See AP Lang Handouts tab) with an analytical focus on syntax, diction, and purpose |
| TUESDAY | Continue discussion of "anyone lived in a pretty how town" with a focus on applying cumming's message to society today; HOMEWORK: Group Learn and Share: students assigned one of four pieces ("How to Write with Style" & "How to Write Clearly," "Clutter," "Polaroids," or "On Writing") to read and analyze |
| WEDNESDAY | Group Learn and Share: based on yesterday's assigned reading, students will get into groups and create a "Teach Back" poster in which they offer an analysis of the rhetorical situation, the author's message, and the author's style |
| THURSDAY | Continue Teach Back presentations; online registration of AP Class and completion of first PPC; HOMEWORK: Read "Sh***y First Drafts" and complete a rhetorical precis (due Monday) |
| FRIDAY | Practice AP M/C Reading passage |
| MONDAY | Introduce Vocabulary Assignment #1 (due Friday); complete Hocked Gems activity; HOMEWORK--Read Chapter 2: Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Analysis through page 47 and prepare for discussion |
| TUESDAY | Discuss Chapter 2 with a focus on analysis of style; review the Rhetorical Precis analysis approach; read "The Ugly Truth about Beauty" (Barry) and complete class precis; HOMEWORK: Read "The Gettysburg Address" and complete rhetorical precis. |
| WEDNESDAY | Multimodal examination of NYC's "Stop and Frisk Law"; sources include The Washington Post, The Daily Show, political cartoon, and The Onion (see AP Links tab) |
| THURSDAY | Quiz on Chapters 1 & 2; Class time to work on Vocabulary |
| FRIDAY | Vocabulary Assignment #1 due; begin reading and discussing "anyone lived in a pretty how town" (See AP Handouts tab) with a focus on analyzing syntax, style, and purpose |
Week of 09/23-09/27
| MONDAY | Complete close reading analysis of Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies; HOMEWORK: Study for test on Chapters 7-12 of Lord of the Flies |
| TUESDAY | Test on Chapters 7-12 of Lord of the Flies; Continue discussion of Lord of the Flies with a focus on Ralph's realizations, the "sign" from the grown ups, the beast's changing meaning, and the growing breach between the boys. |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue discussion of Lord of the Flies with a focus on the monumental split, the hunt, the Lord of the Flies, Simon's conversation, the next feast, the dance, and the resurrection. |
| THURSDAY | Practice SAT--5th Hour will complete district wpt |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day--3rd Hour will complete district wpt |
| MONDAY | Review Character and Symbol Charts for Lord of the Flies; focus on physical description, traits, leadership qualities of various characters and role in the novel |
| TUESDAY | Discussion of Lord of the Flies with a continued focus on characters, historical context, and significant events of chapter 1 (plane crash, finding the conch, electing a chief, exploring, finding a piglet) |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue discussion of Lord of the Flies with a focus on significant events of Chapters 2 & 3 (the first fire, the little boy with the birthmark, life on the island, building huts, Ralph & Jack's tension, Simon's place) |
| THURSDAY | Continue discussion of Lord of the Flies with a focus on significant events of Chapters 4 & 5 (the hunt, the mask, the ship, Ralph's anger, the beast) |
| FRIDAY | Continue discussion of Lord of the Flies with a focus on significant events of Chapter 6 (the sign, the aftermath, the search); discuss significant themes encountered thus far (Need for society/security, fear of the unknown); HOMEWORK: Complete reading of novel and be prepared for reading test on Chapters 7-12 on Monday |
| Monday | Labor Day; No School |
| Tuesday | 1/2 Day; Index Cards, Getting to Know You |
| Wednesday | Class policies, syllabus, getting to know you activity; HOMEWORK: Read "A Short Guide..." and be prepared to discuss additional expectations of students and teacher. |
| Thursday | Seating Chart; Review questions regarding class policies and expectations; Discuss reactions and responses to "A Short Guide..."; Complete exit ticket with one "takeaway" from the reading; HOMEWORK: Study and prepare for test on Lord of the Flies; Chapters 1-6 (focus on plot, character, theme, and symbols) |
| Friday | Test on Lord of the Flies, Chapters 1-6; HOMEWORK: Prepare for discussion of major characters (physical descriptions, traits, leadership qualities, significance to the story) using assigned character chart. |