Synthesis Analysis

 

Synthesis

 Monday, 10/28 - AP Classroom - Practice Check Unit 2

-vocab review

Tuesday, 10/29- Debate

Wednesday, 10/30- Debate

- Review video on Synthesis Writing

-Thursday, 10/31, TIMED AP CLASSROOM QUIZ 35 MIN ON UNIT TWO.  

Homework: complete your assigned videos for Sunday, 11/3 @ midnight

www.turnitin.com

Friday, 11/1 -  Synthesis Essay on AP Classroom 

https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assignments?apd=5638om6d8b&highlightElement=5638om6d8b&section&status=all-assigned&tags=%2723176%27%3A%21%28365750%29&type=

-Video PDF

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaQ0lySYC76PnLO2_YkaMCRHpCml5poHC4TRHCVGV6Q/edit?usp=drive_link

-WE WILL READING CHAPTER6 AND BEGIN OUR FIRST RHETORICAL ANALYSIS ESSAY.  

Friday, 11/1- continue watching synthesis video analysis w/ Emily V. on AP Classroom

 https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/tshg3cav3i?sui=12,-1

Homework: complete your assigned videos for Sunday, 11/3 @ midnight

www.turnitin.com

Monday, 

Timed Synthesis Essay

Synthesis

 Monday, 10/28 - AP Classroom - Practice Check Unit 2

-vocab review

Tuesday, 10/29- Debate

Wednesday, 10/30- Debate

- Review video on Synthesis Writing

-  Synthesis Essay on AP Classroom 

https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assignments?apd=5638om6d8b&highlightElement=5638om6d8b&section&status=all-assigned&tags=%2723176%27%3A%21%28365750%29&type=

-Video PDF

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaQ0lySYC76PnLO2_YkaMCRHpCml5poHC4TRHCVGV6Q/edit?usp=drive_link

-Thursday, 10/31, , TIMED AP CLASSROOM QUIZ 35 MIN ON UNIT TWO.  

Homework: complete your assigned videos for Sunday, 11/3 @ midnight

www.turnitin.com

Friday, 11/1 - WE WILL READING CHAPTER6 AND BEGIN OUR FIRST RHETORICAL ANALYSIS ESSAY.  

Friday, 11/1 - 

Homework: complete your assigned videos for Sunday, 11/3 @ midnight

www.turnitin.com

Monday, 

Timed Synthesis Essay

SYNTHESIS PRACTICE

 

With the current election happening soon, think about the issues, think about your society, think about your rights, think about the candidates.  Why doesn't your opinion count?

Should the voting age be lowered to the age of 16?

Synthesis Debate:  Learning to use SPECIFIC EVIDENCE AND SPECIFIC EMBEDDING

Source A

Should Children Vote?

Understanding the debate

UNICEF

 

https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/should-children-vote

 

Source B

Voting at 16: Turnout and the quality of vote choice

Department of Methods in the Social Sciences, University of Vienna, Rooseveltplatz 2/4, 1090 Vienna, Austria

 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4020373/

 

Source C

The 26th Amendment: An Explainer

https://www.rockthevote.org/explainers/the-26th-amendment-and-the-youth-vote/

10/15-10/25

 

Tuesday, 10/15-Friday, 10/18

Students will be working on their AP Practice Test in their textbooks.  This test should be handwritten in their texts.  It is graded

-Write each essay on paper

-include a soapstone for each reading in the text

Include an outline for each of the three essays

Turn in your hand written essays and outlines on Friday.  Grace has the folder.  I will be reading these.

ASLO, Type your three essays when completed and turn them in to www.turnitin.com

Practice test 2 page 227-250 in your AP Text

 -All essays should be turned in by Friday, 10/18

-Reminder: videos are due on Sunday @ midnight

-Reminder: 3 G is due on Sunday, 10/20 @ midnight

 

Monday, 10/21

1. Go over Vocab lesson 3G
2. You should read the words so they know how to pronounce them
3. -Go around the room and have students read the assignment (all definitions and sentences with answers) aloud.
4. -Correct them when they are wrong.
5. Tell them that Vocab 3G test if Friday, 10/25

 

Tuesday, 10/22 and Thursday, 10/24

-          Students should work on AP Videos located in AP Classroom

Wednesday, 10/23- Progress Check – AP Classroom

 

Friday, 10/25- Vocab 3G Test on Skyward.

Synthesis Essay

 

Synthesis, videos, and more

 

Synthesis, videos, and more

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." 

- Walt Disney

AP text

Goals:  To be able to understand and create a Synthesis Essay

1. To acquaint students with an overview of Synthesis Essay format

2. chapter 5- pg 109 in the AP Text

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Vocab:

Monday, 9/30- Review Vocab 2

Wednesday, 10/2- Vocab 2 test

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2. Synthesis Essay Info

Goal: to familiarize students with the approach, format, organization, and style of a synthesis essay.

-Read, review, and discuss chapter 5 in text

Please incorporate these notes on the opening chapter page

Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RL7mTskiL2uzEmBAfoMMr3L2bCKkuojk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please watch the video to see how a synthesis essay is cobbled together:

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhKiWfWdHY

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AP Classroom links: 2021 Exam

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q1.pdf

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PEER EDITING GROUPS:

GROUP RUBRIC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQDxklV13lvSdQL_Vui0i139yEP1qUDYNT1d05sN6UI/edit?usp=sharing

AP RUBRIC

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q1.pdf

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AP TEXT: PAGES: CHAPTER 4 - HOW TO APPROACH THE ESSAYS:  Synthesis Essay up to page 98; Write an opening paragraph using the articles and prompt.  

1. Read each of the 6 sources

2. Highlight and take notes on each source

3. Create a SOAPSTONE for EACH source on the top of each page up to and including source G on 121

4. Write you paragraph on page 121, under the graph

*TAKE NOTES AS YOU READ

**Remember to create an argument that will ANSWER THE PROMPT.

***Place a + or - on the top of each page to indicate if it supports or does not support the prompt.

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SYNTHESIS ESSAY ASSIGNMENT:

 Students will review the chapter on Synthesis Essay in AP practice book

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay/ (Not timed)

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay (timed)

1. Synthesis Essay 1

Pages: 113-114 in text (NOT TIMED)

1. Read the prompt

2. Underline EXACTLY what you are expected to answer

3. Read all sources and ANY info on the pages...above or below articles/ prompt

4. Mark / indicate each paragraph

5. Mark each source -/+ (SELECT SOURCES THAT WILL SIUPPORT/ IMPACT YOUR ESSAY)

6. Read the prompt again

7. Create a SOAPSTONE  and a Brief outline

8. Write your thesis/ blueprint

9. BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

9. Rough Drafts run through www.grammarly.com/edu by 

10 Turn your rough draft in to www.turnitin.com by SUNDAY, 9/25 @ midnight

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

11. MONDAY/ TUESDAY (Wednesday- Friday, 10/2-10/4 ):  - PEER EVAL ESSAYS

12. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE Friday, 10/4  @ MIDNIGHT TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM

 BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

10. AP rubric link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-frqs-1-2-3-scoring-rubrics.pdf_

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VIDEOS:

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due Sunday, 9/29 by midnight to www.turnitin.com - 3 videos

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

SPECIFICS:

4 videos titles:  The links are in you AP Classroom under assignments.

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Synthesis, videos, and more

 

Synthesis, videos, and more

 The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. (Confucius))

AP text

Goals:  Overview of Exam

1. To acquaint students with an overview of the AP Exam format

-MCQ Check

- Complete overview - 1-31 in AP Lang Text

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2. AP  Text: Essay Overview

Goal: To demonstrate and discuss how to approach the Essays for AP Language and Composition

-Read, review and discuss chapter 4 in Text

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AP text

3. Synthesis Essay

Goal: to familiarize students with the approach, format, organization, and style of a synthesis essay.

-Read, review, and discuss chapter 5 in text

Please incorporate these notes on the opening chapter page

Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RL7mTskiL2uzEmBAfoMMr3L2bCKkuojk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please watch the video to see how a synthesis essay is cobbled together:

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhKiWfWdHY

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AP Classroom links: 2021 Exam

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q1.pdf

AP TEXT: PAGES: CHAPTER 4 - HOW TO APPROACH THE ESSAYS:  Synthesis Essay up to page 98; Write an opening paragraph using the articles and prompt.  

1. Read each of the 6 sources

2. Highlight and take notes on each source

3. Create a SOAPSTONE for EACH source on the top of each page up to and including source G on 121

4. Write you paragraph on page 121, under the graph

*TAKE NOTES AS YOU READ

**Remember to create an argument that will ANSWER THE PROMPT.

***Place a + or - on the top of each page to indicate if it supports or does not support the prompt.

_________________________________________________

SYNTHESIS ESSAY ASSIGNMENT:

 Students will review the chapter on Synthesis Essay in AP practice book

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay/ (Not timed)

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay (timed)

1. Synthesis Essay 1

Pages: 22-29 in text (NOT TIMED)

1. Read the prompt

2. Underline EXACTLY what you are expected to answer

3. Read all sources and ANY info on the pages...above or below articles/ prompt

4. Mark / indicate each paragraph

5. Mark each source -/+ (SELECT SOURCES THAT WILL SIUPPORT/ IMPACT YOUR ESSAY)

6. Read the prompt again

7. Create a SOAPSTONE  and a Brief outline

8. Write your thesis/ blueprint

9. BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

9. Rough Drafts run through www.grammarly.com/edu by 

10 Turn your rough draft in to www.turnitin.com by SUNDAY, 9/25 @ midnight

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

11. MONDAY/ TUESDAY (9/25-26):  - PEER EVAL ESSAYS

12. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE THURSDAY, 9/28 @ MIDNIGHT TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM

 BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

10. AP rubric link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-frqs-1-2-3-scoring-rubrics.pdf_

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VIDEOS:

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due Sunday, 9/15 by midnight to www.turnitin.com - 3 videos

Due: Sunday, 9/22 by midnight to www.turnitin.com - 4 videos

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

SPECIFICS:

4 videos titles:  The links are in you AP Classroom under assignments.

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GETTING AHEAD:

5. Vocab 2 

1. Vocab homework is due Thursday, 9/19 at midnight

complete the lesson

Write a sentence for each vocab word.

-Underline the word

-Highlight or italicize the context clue

-turn in your sentences to www.turnitin.com

-turn in Vocab Unit2  to Google Classroom

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POWERPOINTS, VOCAB AND VIDEOS

 Welcome Back !!!!!!  I'm so excited to see our class!!

POWERPOINTS, VOCAB AND VIDEOS

Daily Affirmation: There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self. (Aldous Huxley)

CLASS SYLLABUS:

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2022/09/syllabus.html

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CLASS MATERIAL:

Goals: Review Chapters 1 and 2 in Analysis, Argument, and Synthesis

CH 1 PP: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vz4WLxCX6kWwiaNqO914VcX9YfIWu-eb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

CH 2 PP: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QL-bZlRUSCrXOTEGjQGbooPYpSAEqYnV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

Students will discuss the chapters and ADD ADDITIONAL  notes TIO THEIR SUMMER WORK

Students will be able to personally answer: What is Rhetoric?

Review PowerPoints and discuss the implementation of the terms.

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VOCAB:

1. Vocab homework is due  at midnight on Monday, 9/2

complete the lesson

Write a sentence for each vocab word. 20 Sentences

-Underline the word

-Highlight or italicize the context clue

-turn in your sentences to www.turnitin.com

-turn in Vocab Unit 1 to Google Classroom

1. Vocab 1 test: Friday, 9/6

Vocab Link:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10a3lKtTfcl3rv4YsnkkkQ3odxnkvS4mG/view?usp=sharing

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VIDEOS:

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org and join our class.

-I have a code

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

Due: Sunday, 9/15 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

SPECIFICS:

3 videos titles:  The links are in you AP Classroom under assignments.

1: Skill 4.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will learn about how to construct an effective claim that requires evidence.

AP Summer Assignment 2024-2025

 

AP 24-25 Language Summer Assignment- Welcome Letter

Summer Reading Assignment 2024- due August 13, 2024 @ midnight

I.  WELCOME TO AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION!!

AP Language is a rigorous class that will challenge your comprehensive and analytical skills while exploring all aspects of writing.  The class integrates all material learned in Composition 1 and World Literature. 

 This summer you will be reading English Language and Composition:  Analysis, Argument, and Synthesis.  You can access the summer assignment at this link: 

Please read the directions carefully.

 You will turn all of your assignments in to GOOGLE CLASSROOM

1.    Please join our class- CHECK OUT YOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR INFO ABOUT TURNITIN.COM

2.    All directions are on the class blog: www.bhscomp2.blogspot.com  

 ALL assignments MUST be completed on or by August 13, 2024 @ midnight.  Late or incomplete submissions will receive a 0.

(Please follow all directions, and complete ALL sections as directed)

 If you have any problems submitting your assignments, please email me at tchristian@berwicksd.org. 

 *I strongly suggest submitting early to avoid any complications.

**Don’t wait until the last minute.  Give yourself time.  

**Do not tell me @ 11:00PM on August 13th that you can’t turn in your assignment.

*Each assignment has a slot on GOOGLE CLASSROOM, so you may turn them in as you complete them.  

I look forward to working with you next school year. 

Have a wonderful summer!

See you in September!

Mrs. Christian 

II.  Your summer assignment. materials and directions are available on the link below:

To begin your summer assignment, click on this link:

https://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2024/05/summer-assignment-ap-language-and.html

III. Directions to sign in to GOOGLE CLASSROOM

I. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
The assignment must be turned in to GOOGLE CLASSROOM: