Ch 9, videos, and bonus

 

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12/13-12/14- TEXT - Chapter 9 (184-192)- Read, discuss, and take notes.

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Unit 4 Video notes:

SPECIFICS:

Directions:

1. Take notes

A. Write key concepts

B. Terms/ concepts with explanations- I have noticed that you are not fully explaining the concepts and examples.

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.

Due: Wednesday, 12/15 by midnight

Unit 4

4: Skill 1.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on identifying the choices the writer makes given the audience of the rhetorical situation.

4: Skill 1.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on identifying the choices the writer makes given the exigence and occasion of the rhetorical situation.

4: Skill 1.A Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on identifying the choices the writer makes given the purpose of the rhetorical situation.

Due: Friday, 12/17 by midnight

Unit 4

4: Skill 2.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on writing an appropriate introduction for the rhetorical analysis essay.

4: Skill 2.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on writing an appropriate introduction for the synthesis essay (Q1) and argument essay (Q3).

4: Skill 2.A Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on writing an appropriate conclusion for an argument essay.

Due: Sunday, 12/19 by midnight

Unit 4

4: Skill 3.B Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on identifying the parts of an argument that support the overarching thesis.

4: Skill 3.B Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on how to discern the figurative meaning of a text to understand its overarching thesis.

4: Skill 5.C Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on the various ways an author might develop a text through the method of comparison-contrast.

4: Skill 5.C Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on the ways an author might develop a text through the methods of definition and description.

Due Wednesday, 12/22 by midnight  

(You will be able to work on these in class from Monday, 12/20-Wednesday, 12/22)

4: Skill 5.C Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on recognizing and explaining the use of methods of development in the context of the multiple-choice section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam.

4: Skill 6.C Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on outlining and advancing an argument through the method of comparison-contrast.

4: Skill 6.C Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on advancing an argument through the methods of definition and description.

4: Skill 4.B Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on writing a thesis statement that previews the line of reasoning, whether explicitly or implicitly.

4: Skill 4.B Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on improving the quality of a thesis statement by incorporating qualifiers.

(REMEMBER THE BONUS TEST OVER VACATION!)

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

You must take the MCQ section in one sitting- (it is 1 hour)

You must take the FRQ section in one sitting - (it is 2 hours and 15 minutes)

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 25 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 45 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Sunday, 1/9 @ 11.45PM

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.)