“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” – Tony Stark
Tuesday, 2/8 Voc 5 due.
VOCABULARY 5- due BY Tuesday, 2/8 @ MIDNIGHT
Tuesday, 2/8 - Vocab 4 due BY Tuesday, 2/8 @ MIDNIGHT
Complete the unit in Google Classroom
Complete the 20 sentences and turn you work in to www.turnitin.com
*To receive full credit you MUST:
-Capitalize the word
-Underline or highlight the context clues.
If you would like to practice, here is the site for the vocab text:
Click on level G
Voc Test- Thursday, 2/10
II. Tuesday, 2/8 -Begin Essay Due: Begin next assignment: this will be timed and completed on our next double period.
Assignment: Write an Argument Essay on AP Classroom
Quiz name: Argument Essay: "Overrated"
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III, VIDEO HOMEWORK:
Watch videos for (4 Videos by Sunday, 2/13 @ midnight. Turn your work in to www.turnitin.com
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.
Overrated Essay- I added ten minutes to the essay. 55 minutes total. You are required to copy your essay on to a Word/ google doc for peer evaluation.
You must print out 3 copies of your essay.
Underline your thesis and highlight your blueprint.
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III. Peer edit Written Essays - You will share your essay in the GC
I. -Peers will use the following rubric to evaluate and score the essay. You must make notes for each section
-Peers must include two positive comments about the paper
-Individuals will also score their own and compare
-Once you are finished, turn them in to www.turnitin.com
A. Copy and paste your essay and rubrics on to a Word Doc/ Google Doc
B. Save
C. Turn all work in to www.turnitin.com
click on each rubric page to enlarge
SCORING SHEETS:Scoring Guidelines: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2020-frq-scoring-guidelines-2018-exam-questions.pdf
Main pg link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition/exam
Links with questions and info: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition/exam/past-exam-questions?course=ap-english-language-and-composition
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2021 argument essay sample from AP
All students are required to complete a full practice exam by 2/20
It will be graded. This is an ample opportunity to earn BONUS points.
SINCE IT IS REQUIRED, IF IT IS INCOMPLETE, ZEROS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON THIS EXAM.
6= 99/100
5= 93-94
4= 87/88
3. 81/82
2= 75/76
1=60 OR LOWER
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IV. Quote (50)
Thursday, 2/10- Quote Due
A. find a meaningful quote that deals with a universal topic such as success, overcoming obstacles, responsibility, failure, achievement, etc
B. On a Doc, turn it in to www.turnitin.com
C. Place it on your page on the class Jam Board
D. Remember to include the following:
Quote
Author
Context
E. You will recite the quote and explain it during class on Thursday, 2/10
**Turn in all info to www.turnitin.com and place it on the Jam Board
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V.
HOWEVER IF IT IS COMPLETED ON TIME, THE FOLLOWING BONUS WILL BE ADDED:
We will begin our test in class on Tuesday, 2/15 and Thursday, 2/17. It is a double. I will be staying after school until 3:45. (The test should be over around 3:30)
**This is for those students who would like to complete the test in school using my lab.
**For those who wish to complete the essays on their own, you will take the MCQ section on Tuesday, 2/15.
BONUS
***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 = +10
4 = +20
5= + 30
Imagine receiving up to 55 bonus points!!!!!!!!
The exam must be completed by Sunday, 2/20 @ 11.45PM
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.)
