Synthesis Essay Scoring

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Today I will: 
-PRead sample essays for a Synthesis essay and calibrate.
-Evaluate and score four AP English Language Synthesis Essays.

Please take out:
-Notes on Synthesis
-a colored writing utensil

Agenda:

-Synthesis Essay Calibration

-Synthesis Essay Scoring
-Academic Templates

Homework:
None!

On your paper:
Name (right-hand side)

ID# (of the essay you are reading)
Comments: (use language from the rubric, AP commentary and your own)
-Elements that are working-
-Elements that need work-
SCORE:

ID# (of the essay you are reading)
Comments: (use language from the rubric, AP commentary and your own)
-Elements that are working-
-Elements that need work-
SCORE:

Synthesis Essay

Today I will: 
-Prepare for a synthesis prompt by reviewing sources and taking notes on the source materials.
-Write an AP English Language Synthesis Essay.

Please take out:
-Notes on Synthesis
-paper
-a writing utensil

Agenda:

-Source Analysis (in groups)

-Write a Synthesis Essay

Homework:
None!

The Synthesis Essay

Today I will: 
-Practice preparing for a synthesis prompt by reviewing sources and taking notes on the source materials.

Please take out:
-Notes on Synthesis
-Synthesis analysis chart
-a writing utensil

Agenda:

-Finish Notes on Synthesis
-Synthesis Analysis Chart

-Essay Outline

-One body Paragraph (turn in to turnitin.com)
-Read sample essays

Homework:
None!

Synthesis

Today I will: 
-Take notes on the AP English Language Synthesis essay.
-Practice preparing for a synthesis prompt by reviewing sources and taking notes on the source materials.

Please take out:
-Notebook/paper
-a writing utensil

Agenda:
-The Synthesis essay (a background)

-Synthesis Essay - Source Analysis Chart

Homework:
Finish the Source Analysis Chart for the Post Office prompt (see me for a copy of the prompt)

Double Timed Writing

Today I will: 
-Write two essays to practice for the AP English Language Test.

Please take out:
-A writing utensil (pen is best)
-paper (4ish pieces...)

Agenda:
-Double Timed-Writing

Homework:
None!

Rhetorical Analysis

Today I will: 
-Read a Satirical Rhetorical Analysis prompt and brainstorm claims and evidence as a class.

Please take out:
-A writing utensil
-Personal reflection

Agenda:
-Did you turn in your paragraph to turnitin.com?
-RA - Satire
Fly the Partisan Skies by David Brooks
-One Word

Homework:
Write a thesis and one paragraph for the "Fly the Partisan Skies" Prompt. See Google Classroom for specific directions.

Argument and MC

Today I will: 
-Read an Argument prompt and brainstorm claims and evidence as a class.
-Take an AP Multiple Choice exam for a grade.

Please take out:
-A writing utensil
-Multiple Choice Test Practice

Agenda:
-Go over Argument Prompt
-MC Answers
-MC Test - Practice the Strategies that Work!
*No Peeking
*Bracketing
*Simplifying Complicated Sentences
*Eliminating Wrong Answers

Homework:
You have two homework assignments due on Tuesday: 1. Argument Prompt Paragraph: Value or function of polite speech -Write a thesis (in anticipation of writing a whole essay, indicate what all the body paragraphs would be about) -Write ONE body paragraph. Include: * a topic sentence - include a subclaim, which is a reason your main claim is true * specific examples - talk about how the examples are working by addressing the prompt, which asks about the "value or function" of polite speech. -Turn it in - turnitin.com before class 2. Complete the Reflections and Goal Setting Assignment (posted in Google Classroom).

Welcome Back!

Today I will: 
-Read an AP Language multiple choice passage and answer the questions with your group

Please take out:
-A writing utensil
-Multiple Choice Notes

Agenda:
-Revisit/Review
Multiple Choice Notes
-Human Multiple Choice (practice MC test) 18-31

Homework:
Read the first MC passage and answer questions 1-17