New Policy

Hi everyone,

Thanks for checking in! 

In order to facilitate clear communication, 

Agendas & Homework 

will now be posted directly on Google Classroom.

Parents and guardians, I encourage you to join Google Classroom as well so that you can support your child at home.

Civil Disobedience

Today I will: 
-Apply my knowledge of syntax to Rhetorical Analysis
-Practice recognizing and analyzing sentence length
-Learn how to handle reading and analyzing dated texts

Please take out:
-Spiral Notebook
-HW: Civil Disobedience
-A writing utensil

Agenda:
-Dated Text
-Civil Disobedience:
1. What is Thoreau doing?
2. Arch method
3. Thesis

Homework:
- A-day: Finish Civil Disobedience - due Friday, 10/25
- B-day: Complete Douglass packet - due Monday, 10/28
- Continue to use Quizlet to learn "Rhetorical Devices and their Intended Effect"

Rhetorical Analysis: Working with Dated Texts

Today I will: 
-Apply my knowledge of syntax to Rhetorical Analysis
-Practice recognizing and analyzing sentence length
-Learn how to handle reading and analyzing dated texts

Please take out:
-Spiral Notebook
-HW: "Naturally Exploring Syntax"
-A writing utensil
-Highlighter

Agenda:

-Naturally Exploring Syntax

-Dated Text
-Civil Disobedience

Homework:
- Background on Thoreau (watch videos posted on Classroom and take notes on Civil Disobedience Packet)
- Complete what Thoreau is "Saying" throughout the whole packet.
- Continue to use Quizlet to learn "Rhetorical Devices and their Intended Effect"

Syntax and Rhetorical Analysis

Today I will: 
-Apply my knowledge of syntax to Rhetorical Analysis
-Practice recognizing and analyzing sentence length
-Learn how to handle reading and analyzing dated texts

Please take out:
-Spiral Notebook
-Pen
-Highlighter

Agenda:
-Gary Provost’s Sentence Length

-A Syntax Primer

-Periodic Structure

-Naturally Exploring Syntax

Homework:
-Answer three questions asked at the top of "Naturally Exploring Syntax" for All the Pretty Horses
-Study and learn "Rhetorical Devices and their Intended Effect" in the Quizlet (posted in Classroom)

Crucible Partner Timed Essay

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Today I will: 
- Complete a partner Timed Writing on The Crucible

Please take out:
-Chromebook

Agenda:
-Make sure RRJ's are turned in to turnitin.com
-The Crucible Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing

Homework:
-None

Proctor's Fate

Today I will:
-Read Act IV of "The Crucible" and complete some RRJs
-Take a multiple choice and short answer quiz on Acts 2 & 3 of "The Crucible"

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-HW: Act III Analysis

Agenda:
-Act 2 & 3 Quiz
-Read Act IV
-Return Timed Writing

Homework:
-Work on your RRJs
B-day due: 10/7
A-day due: 10/8

Proctor's fate

Today I will:
-Read Act IV of "The Crucible" and complete some RRJs
-Take a multiple choice and short answer quiz on Acts 2 & 3 of "The Crucible"

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-HW: Act III Analysis

Agenda:
-Act 2 & 3 Quiz
-Read Act IV

Homework:
-Work on your RRJs
B-day due: 10/7
A-day due: 10/8

Why do you come, Yellow Bird?

Today I will:
-Read Act III of "The Crucible" and complete some RRJs
-Apply new knowledge of logical fallacies to Act III of The Crucible

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-Logical Fallacy notes (if you transferred them to your notebook)

Agenda:
-Finish Act III
-Rhetorical Analysis Assignment

Homework:
-Work on your RRJs
-Finish Rhetorical Analysis Assignment

Defending the Innocent

Today I will:
-Read Act III of "The Crucible" and complete some RRJs
-Apply new knowledge of logical fallacies to Act III of The Crucible

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-Logical Fallacy notes (if you transferred them to your notebook)

Agenda:
-Read Act III
-Mark Logical Fallacies

Homework:
-Work on your RRJs
-Learn 10 Logical Fallacies - Quizlet posted on Google Classroom

(transfer notes to notebook for quick reference)

Not Elizabeth!

Today I will:
-Read Act II of "The Crucible" and complete one RRJ

Please take out:
-The Crucible

Agenda:
-Finish Act II
-Sample RRJ

Homework:
-Work on your RRJs
-Learn 10 Logical Fallacies - Quizlet posted on Google Classroom
(transfer notes to notebook for quick reference)

The Crucible, Acts 1 & 2

Today I will:
-Take a multiple choice quiz on Act 1 of "The Crucible"

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-These items to turn in:
1. Puritanism Notes
2. "Sinners...God" Text
3. "Sinners...God" RA
4. Character Purpose & Motivation

Agenda:
-Quick review
...Character Map
...Character Purpose and Motivation
-Act 1 Quiz
-Begin Act 2

Homework:
Work on your RRJs

The Crucible, Finishing Act 1

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Today I will:
-Determine characters' purpose and motivation in The Crucible by analyzing what the character is doing and why. 

Please take out:
-The Crucible
-Crucible Notes

Agenda:
-Intro HW: 
Character Purpose and Motivation
-Continue reading Act 1
-Miller's narration (Group Synthesis)



Homework:
1. Finish Reading Act 1 and complete Character Purpose and Motivation
2. Review for quiz: Act 1, "Sinners...God", Puritanism notes, Miller's Narration, Quotes on RRJ so far

The Crucible, Act 1

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Today I will:
-Discuss a debatable statement in a four-corner discussion.
-Apply new rhetorical analysis devices and apply them to the Jonathon Edwards' sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God".
-Read Act 1 of "The Crucible"
-Read Act 1 of "The Crucible" and take notes on background information, conflicts between characters, and make a timeline of events.

Please take out:
-"Sinners" HW
-paper (title it "Crucible Notes")
-writing utensil

Agenda:
-Review "Sinners...God"
-Miller's narration (Group Synthesis)
-Introduce RRJ
-Discussion
-Begin Reading "The Crucible", Act 1

Homework:
Take a look at quotes on the Reading Response Journal and check for your understanding.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-a writing utensil
-highlighter
-a piece of paper
-HW: Puritanism notes

Agenda:

-A diary entry
-Puritanism Discussion
-Check out "The Crucible"
-"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Audio of excerpt (19:58 -27:15)

-Crucible Roles (sign up for roles)

Homework:
1. Finish "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" assignment
2. Read Pages 3-8 (Miller's narration) and, if needed, take notes on what Miller is saying.
***If you missed class, were unable to log on to the college board website, or did not finish your progress check, you need to come in Wednesday at lunch to complete the progress check. Make sure you can log on to the college board website and have enrolled in our AP Classroom BEFORE then. See you then!

Reflection, Revision and Progress Check

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-a pencil and a pen (different color than the one you used for your timed writing

Agenda:

Reflect on RA timed essay

Make revisions

AP Classroom - Progress Check: Unit 1

Homework:
Puritanism Learning Stations & Quiz Posted on Google Classroom

Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Spiral
-2-3 pieces of paper

Agenda:

Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing

Homework:
Check Google Classroom for directions

Essay Feedback

Lord Chesterfield himself

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Spiral

Agenda:

1. Return 1st-day essays 

-go over success criteria

-go over writing feedback symbols

-read your essay

-Go over AP 6-point scoring rubric

-metacognition/reflection
2. Prep for Essay: Practice prompt

Homework:
Make sure your notes are in order in your spiral and be prepared for a timed writing (for a grade) next time.

Organizing RA Essays

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Spiral
-Both Passages
-Both Packets

Agenda:
-Organizational Methods for Rhetorical Analysis Essays (notes & practice)
-Rhetorical Analysis of 2nd essay prompt
1. Arch Method (Johnson/Downe)
2. Opening and Body paragraph for 2nd prompt

Homework:
None. :)

Rhetorical Analysis Continued

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Spiral
-Both Passages
-Both Packets

Agenda:
-Rhetorical Analysis of 2nd essay prompt
1. Read, annotate, chunk
2. SOAPSTone
3. Saying, Doing, Why
4. Arch Method
5. Opening

Homework:
See Google Classroom for HW

Rhetorical Analysis

Today I will:
-Analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Spiral

Agenda:
-Rhetorical Analysis of 1st essay prompt
1. Read, annotate, chunk
2. SOAPSTone
3. Saying, Doing, Why
4. Arch Method
5. Opening

Homework:
See Google Classroom for HW

Rhetoric and Rhetorical Appeals

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Today I will:
-Discuss rhetoric and how it relates to my life.
-Students will analyze historically and culturally significant writings.

Please take out:
-writing utensil
-Rhetoric Notes

Agenda:
-Rhetoric 
-Rhetorical appeals

Homework:
None!

Diction

Today I will:
-apply diction to my life

Please take out:
-Spiral Notebook
-Writing utensil

Agenda:
-Canon of Rhetoric: Memory
-Diction
-Begin HW

Homework:
Transfer notes from Foundations of Rhetoric (Slide presentation is  in Google Classroom). If printing them and gluing them into your spiral works better for you, then you may do so.

5 Canons of Rhetoric

Today I will:
-Set up my notebook
-Enroll in classroom essentials
-Apply the 5 Canons of Rhetoric

Please take out:
-Syllabus Signature
-Spiral Notebook
-Writing utensil
-Glue Stick

Agenda:
-Collect syllabus signatures
-Set up notebook
-Enroll in Google Classroom & turnitin.com 
(class codes are listed on the right-hand column of the blog)
-Enroll in AP Class Section with the college board
-5 Canons of Rhetoric
-Summer Assignment Vocab Test

Homework:
Review & Transfer Rhetoric Notes (If you did not take AP World/Honors English last year, your HW is to transfer these notes into your spiral notebook)

Welcome to AP English Language and Composition

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Today I will:
-Review the course syllabus
-Complete my first timed-writing

Please take out:
-a writing utensil

Agenda:
Syllabus & Introductions (photos)
Timed Writing

Homework:
Study for Vocab Test
Syllabus Signature

Summer Assignment

AP English Language and Composition 

Summer Assignment

Dear Future AP English Language Students,                                                  

Welcome! I'm glad you’ve decided to take AP English next year, and I look forward to meeting each of you in August.
AP English Language is a reading and writing-intensive class, and having a strong academic vocabulary base will be
an advantage to you throughout the year. In order to help prepare you for the rigor of the reading that you will see
throughout the year, the summer assignment is designed to help you reinforce and/or enhance your vocabulary
knowledge. 
Attached you will find 5 lists: AP English Language Academic Vocabulary, Greek Roots, Latin Roots, Prefixes,

and Suffixes. The first list is the beginning of what will eventually be a long list of words and terms that are commonly
used in the class and on the AP test. This is essentially your starter list. The next 4 lists are designed to help you learn
common roots and affixes that will allow you to decipher words you don’t know. These will provide a scaffold for much
of the other vocabulary you will encounter throughout the year. 
It is up to you to learn all of the content on the 5 lists in a way that is effective for you. I highly recommend making

flashcards or doing a quizlet or something similar. It is likely that you already know some of the words. However, many
may be unfamiliar or may have definitions different from your familiarity. You will be tested on your knowledge of the
content of all 5 lists when you get back. The test will be in your first class of the first full week of school. You will be
asked to define the words as well as apply your knowledge of the words to new contexts. In order to do well on this
test, you will need to have a complete and thorough understanding of the words on the 5 lists. 

If you have any questions about the class or the summer assignment, please do not hesitate to email me:

jserban@schscougars.org

Good luck and enjoy your summer! 

Thanks,

Mrs. Serban

Please click on ALL of the following links for the complete summer assignment:
-AP Intro Letter
-Summer Assignment Vocabulary
-Suffixes
-Prefixes
-Latin Roots
-Greek Roots

Mock Trials

Today I will: 
-Participate in a mock trial.

Please take out:
-Notes

Agenda:

-Notes from the Judge
-Opening Statements
-Prosecution witnesses

Homework:
-Keep preparing for trials

Moving towards trials

Today I will: 
-Take an online assessment of my Lexile level using the empower3000 program and look for progress and growth.
-Meet with your trial group to prepare witness questions, witness responses and opening and closing statements.

Please take out:
-Chromebook

Agenda:

-Lexile Test
-Trial Prep

Homework:
-Prepare for trials

Celebration!

Today I will: 
-De-stress, celebrate, and take a break from all of my hard work.

Please take out:
-nothing

Agenda:

-Watch The Great Gatsby!

Homework:
-None :)

AP Test this week

Today I will: 
-Review multiple choice techniques and essay writing skills for synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument essays in preparation for the AP English Language Exam.

Please take out:
-chromebook

Agenda:

-Multiple Choice Extra Credit (Albert.io)
-One-on-one review/tutorial

Homework:
-Review vocabulary, review essay types and go over your strategy
-Bring in food for Wednesday's breakfast

Counting down the days...

Today I will: 
-Review multiple choice techniques and essay writing skills for synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument essays in preparation for the AP English Language Exam.

Please take out:
-review work

Agenda:

-Turn in review work
-MC Overview & strategy
-Overview Review for AP Test

Homework:
-Continue to review, as needed
-Next class I will work with individuals, as needed