Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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

Monday, September 16, 2019

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.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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!

Friday, September 6, 2019

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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

Friday, August 30, 2019

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 writing feedback symbols
-read your essay
-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.

Monday, August 26, 2019

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. :)