Tuesday, February 27, 2024

 TUESDAY, 2/27- SINGLE- 

HOW TO WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY

https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/home?apd=qk9zf87r61&unit=-1

WENDESDAY, 2/28- DOUBLE- PRACTICE MCQ- GRADED

AP CLASSROOM 28 QUESTIONS

-ARGUMENT ESSAY PRACTICE

THURSDAY. 2/29- https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/home?apd=qk9zf87r61&unit=-1

_26 min

today we are going to evaluate an argument essay.

FRIDAY, 3/1- ARGUMENT ESSAY

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VIDEOS:DUE SUNDAY, 3/3 @ MIDNIGHT: 

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Every by midnight to www.turnitin.com

-YOU HAVE 3 VIDEOS TO COMPLETE FOR SUNDAY, 2/25 

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 ESSAY CONTEST LINK: https://www.wvia.org/great-teachers-essay-contest

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TUESDAY, 2/20- SINGLE- FINISH PRESENTATIONS

-DISCUSS SYNTHESIS

Prompt 2 -Write an essay that argues your position on Berwick Area High School’s dress code and its functionality to foster an environment that is conducive to education. 

WENDESDAY, 2/21- DOUBLE- VIDEOS

7: Skill 1.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will analyze ways authors introduce their arguments.


7: Skill 1.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will analyze ways authors conclude their arguments.

-ARGUMENT ESSAY PRACTICE

THURSDAY. 2/22

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VIDEOS:DUE SUNDAY, 2/25 @ MIDNIGHT: 

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Every by midnight to www.turnitin.com

-YOU HAVE 3 VIDEOS TO COMPLETE FOR SUNDAY, 2/25 

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 ESSAY CONTEST LINK: https://www.wvia.org/great-teachers-essay-contest

Monday, February 5, 2024

VERBAL SYNTHESIS

MONDAY, 2/12- GROUP EVAL OF SYNTHESIS ESSAY

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HV2_8GPDMfe8XOHQ31mbaY4ClL-WIsPpcxZJpiOioxU/edit?usp=sharing

TUESDAY, 2/13- WEDNESDAY, 2/7 (DOUBLE)

HAPPY FLEX DAY!  PLEASE JUMP ON THE MEET AND CHECK IN DURING YOUR CLASS TIME 8TH.

I POSTED YOUR PROGRESS CHECK FOR UNIT 6 IN AP CLASSROOM.  IT IS GRADED.
Complete the timed Progress Check for Unit 6
There are 18 MCQ - 24 MIN
The essay is a synthesis.....remember to use direct quotes and embed.  -45 MIN
YOU MUST USE 5 PARAGRAPHS AND QUOTES

-PLAN PRESENTATION

WEDNESDAY, 2/14

PRESENTATIONS

THURSDAY, 2/15

PRESENTATIONS

FRIDAY, 2/16

EXTRA AP VIDEOS ON ARGUMENT ESSAY




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VIDEOS:DUE SUNDAY, 2/18 @ MIDNIGHT: 

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Every by midnight to www.turnitin.com

-YOU HAVE 4 VIDEOS TO COMPLETE FOR SUNDAY, 2/18 

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 I. VERBAL SYNTHESIS Essay Directions: PG 274IN TEXT

THIS MUST BE 5 PARAGRAPHS

THE BODY PARAGRAPHS MUST HAVE 2 SOURCES (QUOTES FROM SOURCES) THAT RELATE TO EACH OTHER AND THE TOPIC OF THE BODY PARAGRAPH.

*ALL PAPERS FROM THIS POINT IN THE YEAR WILL BE 5 PARAGRAPHS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT.

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

Jam boards:  Make3/4 per group ( for the group to plan, organize, create a STANCEAND  present)

1. You will be divided into FOUR groups:

1                    2                    3           4

NATE        JACOB             CHRIS         ABS -THIS GROUP WILL USE JAMBOARDS 

NORAH      JOSIE             FABLE         ALEX                  16-20

BAILEY      ROBERT          EMMA          MEIL

                                        LIYA

                                      

A. PROMPT: Defend , Challenge, or Qualify  to argue a clear position on the extent to which people are able to define themselves as global citizens. (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 2/1 (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.

A- F ARE DUE ON WWW.TURNITIN.COM BY THE END OF CLASS FRIDAY, 2/2

-YOU MUST INCLUDE:

A. THESIS

B. BLUEPRINTS

C. 2 QUOTED/ CITED SOURCES FOR EACH BODY PARAGRAPH

D.  General explanation of how they will be embedded into each paragraph and connected to your thesis.

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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 a POSITION/argument, and you are presenting it to the class.

*Develop your SYNTHESIS POSITION/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

REQUIRED:

OUTLINE

USE OF EMBEDDED QUOTES IN EACH BODY SECTION....NO GENERAL PARAPHRASING....

IF YOUR READER CAN'T UNDERSTAND YOUR EXAMPLE SPECIFICALLY, QUOTE!!!