Mockingbird AP Videos, and AP quizzes

FRIDAY, 4/1/2022

-Review Synthesis Essay Evaluations:  https://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2022/03/synthesis-samples-link-to-essay-samples.html

MOCKINGBIRD INTRO:

Assignment: 

1. Introduce TKAM

Harper Lee: https://www.biography.com/writer/harper-lee

Note: * A.C. Lee never tried another criminal case, and there is speculation that Lee's novel was influenced by her father's experience with the racism of the judicial system. To Kill a Mockingbird also reflects the Scottsboro Boys trial, one of the best-known cases of the 1930s.

Scottsboro Boys Trial:

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/scottsboro-boys

Novel

2. Read up to page 54 for Thursday, 4/7

3. On Post IT Notes (YOU MUST ALSO TURN THE FOLLOWING IN TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM BEFORE YOU ENTER CLASS)

a. FIND AT LEAST 5 QUOTES AND 5 TALKING POINTS (1 FOR EACH CHAPTER)

-List your quotes and page numbers

-Explain the importance of your quotes and key points.

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MONDAY, 4/4- CH 8 MCQ (Timed and Graded Progress Check)

Tuesday, 4/5- CH 8 FRQ- Timed and graded ARGUMENT  Essay in class- 40 min

Wednesday, 4/6- Ch 11 in AP text:  Rhetorical Fallacies (LAST READING CHAPTER!!!)

Thursday, 4/7- Mockingbird   Turn you assignment in to www.turnitin.com and have your Post It Notes ready to be checked.

Unit 9 Videos:

Sunday, 4/10

9: Skill 3.C Daily Video 1In this video, we will learn about how writers qualify arguments to enhance credibility.

9: Skill 3.C Daily Video 2In this video, we will learn about how writers use transitions to qualify arguments.

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Wednesday, 4/13- Last 2 videos EVER

9: Skill 4.C Daily Video 1In this video, we will learn about how to qualify arguments to enhance credibility.

9: Skill 4.C Daily Video 2In this video, we will learn about how to use transitions to qualify arguments.

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.

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Next Full AP Exam will be due on Sunday, April 24, 2022@ midnight

*see college board

*** This test will be graded using the AP scale (0-5) However, you will receive 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)

I will be staying 2 days after school, like last exam.

       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, 4/24/2022 @ 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.)  

Synthesis Essay PRACTICE/ EVALUATION

SYNTHESIS SAMPLES:

2018 Samples:  Turn in one GROUP document to turnitin.com

2018 and 2021

Due: Tuesday, 3/29  by the end of the period

THERE IS A SEPARATE ASSIGNMENT LINK ON TURNITIN.COM FOR EACH PROJCET.

TURN IN 2018 AND 2021 SEPARATELY

*INCLUDE ONE DOCUMENT PER GROUP

*INCLUDE ALL NAMES ON THE DOCUMENT

LINK TO ESSAY SAMPLES: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2018-frq1-samples-2020-rubrics.pdf

LINK TO SCORING COMMENTARIES:https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2018-frq1-scoring-commentaries-2020-rubrics.pdf?course=ap-english-language-and-composition

SCORING GUIDELINES: 

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2020-frq-scoring-guidelines-2018-exam-questions.pdf

In groups of 4:  Each person uses a different color font.

1. Read each essay

2. On a shared document, Make a section for each of the three sections of the rubric for EACH essay

3. In their chosen font color, each person should comment on each section and score each section

4. Finally, comment on the AP scorer's comments.  Does your group agree or disagree?  Why or Why not?

5. Give each essay a final score ___/6

6. Take Away:  What did you discover / learn about the synthesis essay?

**Make sure the essay number/ letter is at the top of each rubric evaluation

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the 2021 essays from the AP Lang Exam

2021 COLLEGE BOARD SYNTHESIS:

PROMPT:  PAGE 15

SYNTHESIS RUBRIC:  PAGES 1-5

STUDENT ESSAYS: PAGES 6-14

AP SCORING:  PAGES 15-17

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

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DO NOT EVALUATE THESE AT THIS TIME

2021 COLLEGE BOARD RA

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q2.pdf

2021 COLLEGE BOARD ARGUMENT

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q3.pdf

Evaluation Resources:

Rhetorical Analysis Prompt: http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2020/08/2018-frq-ra-prompt.html

Sample Essays: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2018-frq2-samples-2020-rubrics.pdf

Commentaries: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-2018-frq2-scoring-commentaries-2020-rubrics.pdf

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

CH 10

 HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, 3/21:

FINISH READING AND NOTATING CHAPTER 10.  

ALSO, INCLUDE A SUMMARY AFTER EACH SECTION ENTITLED"  "LAUNDRY LIST"

-I WILL CHECK THESE ON MONDAY

PRACTICE DRILLS, CH 10, MCQ'S, FRQ'S, VIDEOS AND MORE...LIVING THE EXCITING AP LIFE!!!!!

 3/8/22- Tuesday- Finish going over Chapter on Practice Drills

3/10/22- Graded/ Timed MCQ chapter 7-  in class; BEGIN CH 10 AFTER QUIZ

3/11/22  Ch 10:  Complex Rhetorical modes

3/14/2022- Graded/ Times MCQ Practice Exercise chapter 7- in class- RA (WRITE THE FULL ESSAY)

3//15/2022 - THE IDES OF MARCH!

TIMED CH 7 FRQ PROGRESS CHECK.

3/16-3/30 -AP Videos Ch 8 (First assignment due.)  Please note the schedule/ due dates in AP Classroom

GREAT NEWS: THERE IS ONLY ONE CHAPTER OF VIDEOS LEFT!

EVEN GREATER NEWS:  CH 9 ONLY HAS FOUR VIDEOS.....THEY ARE WITH DAWN KNIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! 

GREATEST NEWS......ALL FOUR VIDEOS ARE UNDER 10 MINUTES EACH!

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Next Full AP Exam will be due on Sunday, April 24, 2022@ midnight

*see college board

*** This test will be graded using the AP scale (0-5) However, you will receive 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)

I will be staying 2 days after school, like last exam.

       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, 4/24/2022 @ 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.)  

Textbook Exercises and Evaluating Scores

 1. Complete the exercises in Chapter 3 of your AP Textbook

2. The Chapter is entitled:  Practice Drills

3. To receive full credit you must complete the following before class tomorrow.

A. Complete: Writer your answers in your book.  Do not correct or look at the answers.  This assignment will not be graded for correct answers.  It will be graded for completion and following the rules.

-Reading Drill 1 pages 80-81

-Reading Drill 2- Pages 82-83

-Reading Drill 3- Pages 84-85

-Writing Drill 1 pages 87-88

-Writing Drill 2- Pages 88-89

-Writing Drill 3- Pages 90-91

B. For MONDAY(before you enter class), review the answer keys in the chapter. on pages 92-98

-IN BLACK INK: Put the explanations next to each question to justify the reasoning behind the correct answer.  (DO NOT SLAP DOWN SHORT PHRASES WITH GENERAL MEANINGS.  YOU NEED TO VALIDATE THE CORRECT ANSWERS)

-IN A DIFFERENT COLOR INK: Also, you  must make a personal note as to what went wrong.

(ALL OF THESE STEPS NEED TO BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT)

-YOU WILL HAVE FRIDAY'S CLASS TO WORK ON THE CORRECTIONS.

ALSO, WE WILL CONTINUE EVALUATING ESSAYS ON FRIDAY

Quotes, essays, AP Exams, OH MY!

 

Quotes, essays, AP Exams, OH MY!

1. “The Truth is… I am Iron Man.”   - Iron Man 1, 2008

2. “Following’s not really my style.”- Tony Stark from The Avengers,2012

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I. Monday, 2/14 review voc 5

Voc Test- Friday, 2/18

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II, Unit 6 Progress Check on Wednesday, 2/16 MCQ

25 Minutes

Progress Checks are graded

Wednesday, 2/24-  AP Classroom Complete the FRQ for Unit 6 Progress Check - In Class

45 Minutes

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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.

____________________________________________________

IV.  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:

INDIVIDUAL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_SOmrLGL6HGFWnv8VFA34YM4AC-N4jl2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

GROUP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Ympnin1oPESt0QyDK9Oj2pojRgWC1a2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

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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

Student samples 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q3.pdf

IV. MP 3 Practice EXAM - The entire AP EXAM (3 hours and 15 minutes)

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. 

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.)  

Quotes, essays, AP Exams, OH MY!

1. “The Truth is… I am Iron Man.”   - Iron Man 1, 2008

2. “Following’s not really my style.”- Tony Stark from The Avengers,2012

_________________________________________________

Thursday, 2/10- Go over quotes

Monday, 2/14 review voc 5

Voc Test- Wednesday, 2/16

______________________

II, 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:

INDIVIDUAL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_SOmrLGL6HGFWnv8VFA34YM4AC-N4jl2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

GROUP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Ympnin1oPESt0QyDK9Oj2pojRgWC1a2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

_______________________________________________________________________________

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

_____________________________________________

2021 argument essay sample from AP

Student samples 1: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap21-apc-english-language-q3.pdf

IV. MP 3 Practice EXAM - The entire AP EXAM (3 hours and 15 minutes)

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

__________________________________________________

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

_____________________________________________________

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.)