Monday, October 25, 2021

Shoeless Joe and AP Text

 There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. (Nelson Mandela)

1. AP Lang Text- Read and notate chapter 8 up to pg 178-182

-We will complete the chapter in class

Beginning with Rhetoric and the Elements of Style for 10/25

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 2. Shoeless Joe

-Fri., 10/29 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 153

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

Also, (in chronological order) Write down 3 central discussion topics;  you should have at least two points of textual evidence for each discussion point.   turn your 3 quotes and 3 central discussion topics with textual evidence to www.turnitin.com

You will turn these into www.turnitin.com.

**Next AssignmentRead up to page 153 for Friday, 10/29

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3. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - PRACTICE EXERCISESS AND PROGRESS CHECKS. (AP Central)

You will begin a series of practice FRQ and MCQ from AP

Unit 2 Practice FRQ - Due Wed, 1027 @ midnight - timed

Unit 2 Practice  MCQ October - Due Wed, 1027 @ midnight

Unit 2 Practice Quiz 2 MC!- due 10/29 @ midnight

Rhetorical analysis ESSAY - Due 10/31@ midnight

You will take the Unit 2 Progress Check (graded in full points) on Monday, 11/1 in class.


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 BONUS


***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS  (These points are awarded for completing the exam)

PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)

3 = +5 

4 =   +10  

5= + 20

Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Thursday, 10/27


I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay.  However, it is still very possible for you to  aquire bonus points.  Use your Albert calculator:

https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/


You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs

**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points

(It times you, and your time is recorded.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom


Thursday, October 21, 2021

Ch 8, Videos and Bonus

You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win. (Ted Turner)

1. AP Lang Text- Read and notate chapter 8 up to pg 178

-We will complete the chapter in class

Rhetoric and the Elements of Style for 10/21

__________________________________________

 2. Shoeless Joe

-Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

Also, (in chronological order) Write down 3 central discussion topics;  you should have at least two points of textual evidence for each discussion point.   You will turn these into www.turnitin.com.

**Next AssignmentRead up to page 202 for Friday, 10/29

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

Also, (in chronological order) Write down 3 central discussion topics;  you should have at least two points of textual evidence for each discussion point.   You will turn these into www.turnitin.com.

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3. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - 7 VIDEOS PART3 (AP Central)

There are 3 more Videos to watch.  Please have them completed by Sunday, 10/24


Pay close attention to the videos/ review your notes.

You will begin a series of practice FRQ and MCQ from AP

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 BONUS


***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS  (These points are awarded for completing the exam)

PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)

3 = +5 

4 =   +10  

5= + 20

Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Thursday, 10/27


I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay.  However, it is still very possible for you to  aquire bonus points.  Use your Albert calculator:

https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/


You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs

**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points

(It times you, and your time is recorded.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom

Monday, October 18, 2021

Vocab Test, Joe, New Videos and Bonus

1. vocab 3 Test- Monday, 10/18


2. Shoeless Joe

10/18- Review up to page 53 in Shoeless Joe  (Possible Quiz) 


PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION


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3. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - 7 VIDEOS PART3

There are 3 more Videos to watch.  Please have them completed by Sunday, 10/24

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 BONUS


***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS  (These points are awarded for completing the exam)

PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)

3 = +5 

4 =   +10  

5= + 20

Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Thursday, 10/27


I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay.  However, it is still very possible for you to  aquire bonus points.  Use your Albert calculator:

https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/


You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs

**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points

(It times you, and your time is recorded.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

WEDNESDAY- LESSON

 -READ AND NOTATE THE STUDENT ESSAY EXAMPLES IN YOUR AP TEXT

PAGES 138-143

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR NOTATIONS, REACTIONS, AND TAKE AWAYS ON YOUR PAGES

-I WILL CHECK YOUR WORK TOMORROW.

IF TIME ALLOWS, PLEASE WORK ON YOUR VIDEOS IN AP CLASSROOM


Friday, October 8, 2021

Final Essay, Vocab, and Videos....Bonus Too

   Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

UNIT 2 VIDEOS part II, ORAL SYNTHESIS ESSAY, EXTRA CREDIT, AND SHOELESS JOE INTRO:

Let's Organize, Here is the plan for the next week: 

**FOR MORE DETAIL, Please see the Shoeless Joe Assignment/ Verbal Synthesis Essay Assignment/ and the Homework Assignments at the bottom of this blog post.


Sunday, 10/10 @ midnight- Voc 3 DUE WITH SENTENCES....SEE BELOW 

Monday, 10/11 @ midnight Final Group Synthesis Essay.

FRIDAY, 10/15 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

FRI., 10/15 - V 3 TEST

Sun., 10/17- Unit 2 videos part 2.  There are 7 videos in AP Classroom

Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

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 I. VERBAL SYNTHESIS Essay Directions: PG 238 IN TEXT

Resources: jamboard.google.com, Google Breakout rooms, AP Prompt

Jam boards:  Make 4 per group ( for the group to plan, organize, create a STANCEAND  present)

1. You will be divided into FOUR groups:

1                    2                    3            4

X                    Kayla            Lys           Riley     

Carson            Amanda         Eden         Liam

Zack                Rebecca        Amy            Gabi

Greysen            Neven        Helen            Luke

Kylie                Addison          Jayde                  Lauren              

A. Defend , Challenge, or Qualify  to develop  your position on the role, if any, that digital media should play in the lives of young people. (Your group will be given the position to defend, challenge, or qualify your claim)

B. Read your Prompt

C. You will be assigned to a group (We will also be using Google Meet)

D. Your group will utilize 9/27-8/28 (two periods, not 3) to plan and review the sources

-Create a soapstone for each source

E. Your group will develop your STANCE and Reasons to defend your claim

F. Your group will analyze the sources.

G. Your presentation will be based on the Prompt, the AP Directions, and the AP rules

H. Your group will present your claim as if you are presenting a verbal paper.

I. You must know your sources and present as if you are speaking, not reading an essay

J. You must include your Jam board in your presentation

*Create a FORMAL OUTLINE FOR YOUR ESSAY

*EVERY MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO MAKE AN EQUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE PAPER AS WELL AS THE PRESENTATION.  YOUR PAPER WILL BE PRESENTED VIA GOOGLE MEET TO THE ENTIRE CLASS.

-YOU MAY USE YOUR PAPER/ NOTECARDS FOR THE PRESENTATION

-YOU GROUP MUST DISCUSS THEIR POSITION AND EVIDENCE TO THE CLASS...EXPLANATIONS AFTER THE PAPER IS PRESENTED

*Remember, this is an argument, and you are presenting it to the class.

*Develop your argument by including embedded evidence to support your stance

*Organize, organize, organize, AND Prove, prove, prove

*Each group member must contribute equally

**Refer to the sources as Source A, Source B, or Source C

***See Dates above

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2. Shoeless Joe Prompt

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2020/07/shoeless-joe.html

MONDAY, 10/4 Pass out Shoeless Joe Books

-Hmk: Students must research the "Black Sox Scandal" and have at least 10 facts written by TUESDAY, 10/5

-FRIDAY, 10/15 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

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3. VOCAB 

Sunday,10/10 Vocab lesson 3 AND SENTENCES

LINK:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DgVOq5Zv0-RJGMpyjTPKllQuGTwPtdJC/view?usp=sharing

-VOC 3 DUE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

-SENTENCES DUE TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM

**The test will be on FRIDAY, 10/15

_____________________________4. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - 7 VIDEOS PART 2

AP Videos Unit 2:  

Watch 7 Videos

Video- YOU RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM COLLEGE BOARD/ AP CLASSROOM  WITH THIS ASSIGNMENT

Due: Sunday, 10/17 by midnight- Skills 1 B, 2B. and 4A

**There Timed practice quizzes on 10/7 and 10/18 

1-Complete each video on as a separate document.

2. Title them:  The Video Skill and number

3. Turn each in to www.turnitin.com

SPECIFICS:

Directions:

1. Take notes

A. Write key concepts

B. Terms/ concepts with explanations

2. Provide SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

a. clip and paste examples into your notes

b. explain examples after each pasted example from the video

3. Explain examples and notes

4. Make a TAKE AWAY section at the end of each video.  Provide personal tips learned from the content AND/ OR ANALYSIS OF EACH VIDEO.

____________________________________________________5. BONUS


***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS  (These points are awarded for completing the exam)

PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)

3 = +5 

4 =   +10  

5= + 20

Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Sunday, 10/24


I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay.  However, it is still very possible for you to  aquire bonus points.  Use your Albert calculator:

https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/


You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs

**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points

(It times you, and your time is recorded.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom

Monday, October 4, 2021

Videos, Synthesis and novel

  Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

UNIT 2 VIDEOS part II, ORAL SYNTHESIS ESSAY, EXTRA CREDIT, AND SHOELESS JOE INTRO:

Let's Organize, Here is the plan for the next week: 

**FOR MORE DETAIL, Please see the Shoeless Joe Assignment/ Verbal Synthesis Essay Assignment/ and the Homework Assignments at the bottom of this blog post.

MONDAY, 10/4- WED., 10/6 Work  on Verbal Synthesis Project 

HMK FOR 10/6- FIND 10 FACTS ABOUT THE BLACK SOX CHEATING SCANDAL

Wed., 10/6-DISCUSS 10 BASEBALL FACTS ABOUT THE BLACK SOX- BASEBALL CHEATING SCANDAL/ TEAM

Thurs. 10/7- Timed practice quiz of Unit 2 videos part 1

Sunday, 10/10 @ midnight- Voc 3 DUE WITH SENTENCES....SEE BELOW 

FRIDAY, 10/15 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

FRI., 10/15 - V 3 TEST

Sun., 10/17- Unit 2 videos part 2.  There are 7 videos in AP Classroom

Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

___________________________________________________________________

 I. VERBAL SYNTHESIS Essay Directions: PG 238 IN TEXT

Resources: jamboard.google.com, Google Breakout rooms, AP Prompt

Jam boards:  Make 4 per group ( for the group to plan, organize, create a STANCEAND  present)

1. You will be divided into FOUR groups:

1                    2                    3            4

X                    Kayla            Lys           Riley     

Carson            Amanda         Eden         Liam

Zack                Rebecca        Amy            Gabi

Greysen            Neven        Helen            Luke

Kylie                Addison          Jayde                  Lauren              

A. Defend , Challenge, or Qualify  to develop  your position on the role, if any, that digital media should play in the lives of young people. (Your group will be given the position to defend, challenge, or qualify your claim)

B. Read your Prompt

C. You will be assigned to a group (We will also be using Google Meet)

D. Your group will utilize 9/27-8/28 (two periods, not 3) to plan and review the sources

-Create a soapstone for each source

E. Your group will develop your STANCE and Reasons to defend your claim

F. Your group will analyze the sources.

G. Your presentation will be based on the Prompt, the AP Directions, and the AP rules

H. Your group will present your claim as if you are presenting a verbal paper.

I. You must know your sources and present as if you are speaking, not reading an essay

J. You must include your Jam board in your presentation

*Create a FORMAL OUTLINE FOR YOUR ESSAY

*EVERY MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO MAKE AN EQUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE PAPER AS WELL AS THE PRESENTATION.  YOUR PAPER WILL BE PRESENTED VIA GOOGLE MEET TO THE ENTIRE CLASS.

-YOU MAY USE YOUR PAPER/ NOTECARDS FOR THE PRESENTATION

-YOU GROUP MUST DISCUSS THEIR POSITION AND EVIDENCE TO THE CLASS...EXPLANATIONS AFTER THE PAPER IS PRESENTED

*Remember, this is an argument, and you are presenting it to the class.

*Develop your argument by including embedded evidence to support your stance

*Organize, organize, organize, AND Prove, prove, prove

*Each group member must contribute equally

**Refer to the sources as Source A, Source B, or Source C

***See Dates above

___________________________________________________________________-

2. Shoeless Joe Prompt

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2020/07/shoeless-joe.html

MONDAY, 10/4 Pass out Shoeless Joe Books

-Hmk: Students must research the "Black Sox Scandal" and have at least 10 facts written by TUESDAY, 10/5

-FRIDAY, 10/15 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-Fri., 10/22 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

_________________________________________________________________________

3. VOCAB 

Sunday,10/10 Vocab lesson 3 AND SENTENCES

LINK:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DgVOq5Zv0-RJGMpyjTPKllQuGTwPtdJC/view?usp=sharing

-VOC 3 DUE TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM

-SENTENCES DUE TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM

**The test will be on FRIDAY, 10/15

_____________________________4. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - 7 VIDEOS PART 2

AP Videos Unit 2:  

Watch 7 Videos

Video- YOU RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM COLLEGE BOARD/ AP CLASSROOM  WITH THIS ASSIGNMENT

Due: Sunday, 10/17 by midnight- Skills 1 B, 2B. and 4A

**There Timed practice quizzes on 10/7 and 10/18 

1-Complete each video on as a separate document.

2. Title them:  The Video Skill and number

3. Turn each in to www.turnitin.com

SPECIFICS:

Directions:

1. Take notes

A. Write key concepts

B. Terms/ concepts with explanations

2. Provide SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

a. clip and paste examples into your notes

b. explain examples after each pasted example from the video

3. Explain examples and notes

4. Make a TAKE AWAY section at the end of each video.  Provide personal tips learned from the content AND/ OR ANALYSIS OF EACH VIDEO.

____________________________________________________5. BONUS


***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS  (These points are awarded for completing the exam)

PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)

3 = +5 

4 =   +10  

5= + 20

Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Sunday, 10/24


I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay.  However, it is still very possible for you to  aquire bonus points.  Use your Albert calculator:

https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/


You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs

**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points

(It times you, and your time is recorded.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom