Wednesday, May 1, 2024

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT - AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 2024-25

 


AP Summer Assignment 2024-25

Summer Assignment 2024 due August 13, 2024

 ALL 3 PARTS TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN BY AUGUST 13, 2024 @ midnight

Goals: Read, Review, and notate Chapters 1 and 2 in Analysis, Argument, and Synthesis (Pages 1-18)

DIRECTIONS AND LINKS: 

Chapter 3: Students will Read, notate and complete the exercises in Chapter 3 to review the rhetorical methods discussed in Chapters 1 and 2.

Chapters 1 and 2 link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IvbS4f1n2c2uZd0_ly-6-stFC2oGbK1q/view?usp=sharing

Chapter 3 link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KLWE5TKy3NarNHzauKHxZ9yhvMrpzwe/view?usp=sharing

-Students will read the chapters and take comprehensive notes

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

**This assignment will be turned in to CLASSROOM by August 13, 2024 @ midnight­­­

****Students are EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THEIR OWN WORK.  All work turned in MUST BE ORIGINAL

*****Plagiarized work will receive a 0 with no make up- Write your own answers, don’t just copy.

******All work must be complete and turned in by the deadline to receive full credit.  Incomplete work will receive a 0.

Chapters 1 and 2: 

Directions For each chapter:  On a Word Doc or Google Doc, create comprehensive notes.

PART 1: Ch. 1 and 2 notes

1.     Read the chapter - See link above

2.     Write your notes on the chapter

3.     YOUR NOTES MUST INCLUDE:  (LABEL EACH SECTION: KEY TERMS, EXAMPLES, TAKE AWAY)

a.     Key Terms/ key concepts

b.      Define key terms and concepts

c.     Write examples

d.     Explain examples

e.     at the end of each section, put a TAKE AWAY:

                                          i.    A TAKE AWAY SECTION INCLUDES YOUR THOUGHTS / ANALYSIS about each section

f.      Turn chapter 1 in to CLASSROOM by 8/13.  The assignment is labeled Ch 1 notes in CLASSROOM

g.     Turn chapter 2 in to CLASSROOM by 8/13.  The assignment is labeled Ch 2 notes in CLASSROOM

 

Part 2: Ch 1 and 2 Review Questions

4.   Using complete sentences, answer the Review Questions at the end of Chapter 1 (p. 10) and Chapter 2 (p. 18)

5.   This assignment should be completed on a New Word/ Google Doc and turned in to CLASSROOM by August

 13.  The assignment is labeled: CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS IN CLASSROOM * EACH HAS THEIR OWN SUBMISSION LINK 

Part 3:

Chapter 3 **Chapter link located at the top of this page

1.   Read SPECIFIED sections in Chapter  3  in Analysis, Argument, and Synthesis.  (See links above)

2.   Read Page 19: Background. Take notes on 19.   Also, remember Ethos, Pathos, and Logos when answering the following questions. (nothing to turn in for this point, just read and note)

3.   Read pages 27-28 twice:  “Barriers to Seeing” by Freeman Patterson

A.    After your first reading, answer FIRST READING questions 1-4 pg 29 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

B.    During the second reading, highlight and annotate the essay.  Carefully note the impact of particular words, phrases, and details within the text.    Be ready to pull your notes up on the computer during class)

C.    Answer SECOND READING questions 1-4 pg. 29 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

D.    Turn your work in by August 13 to CLASSROOM The assignment is labeled: “Barriers to Seeing”

*Please label your answers FIRST READING/ SECOND READING

 

4.   Read page 25 twice:  “Women Waiting to Take a Photograph” by Dave Eggers

A.   After your first reading, answer FIRST READING questions 1-4 pg 25 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

B.   During the second reading, highlight and annotate the essay.  Carefully note the impact of particular words, phrases, and details within the text.    Be ready to pull your notes up on the computer during class)

C.   Answer SECOND READING questions 1-4 pg. 25 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

D.   Turn your work in by August 13 to CLASSROOM The assignment is labeled: “Barriers to Seeing”

*Please label your answers FIRST READING/ SECOND READING

 

5.     Read page 30 twice:  “Shadow Catcher” by N. Scott Momaday

A.   After your first reading, answer FIRST READING question 1 on pg 31 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples

B.   During the second reading, highlight and annotate the essay.  Carefully note the impact of particular words, phrases, and details within the text.    Be ready to pull your notes up on the computer during class)

C.  Answer SECOND READING questions 1 and 2 pg. 31  (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

D.  Turn your work in by August 13 to CLASSROOM The assignment is labeled: “Shadow Catcher”

*Please label your answers FIRST READING/ SECOND READING

6.     Read Twice:  “The Power of Pictures”  (LIFE Magazine)  pg 32

A.    After your first reading, answer FIRST READING questions 1-3 pg 32 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

B.    During the second reading, highlight and annotate the essay.  Carefully note the impact of particular words, phrases, and details within the text.    Be ready to pull your notes up on the computer during class)

C.    Answer SECOND READING questions 1, 3, & 4 pg 32-33 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples

D.    Turn your work in by August 13 to CLASSROOM The assignment is labeled: “Power of Pictures”

*Please label your answers FIRST READING/ SECOND READING

7.     Read twice:  “On Photography”  by Susan Sontag pg. 34

A.    After your first reading, answer FIRST READING questions 1-2 pg 34 (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples

B.    During the second reading, highlight and annotate the essay.  Carefully note the impact of particular words, phrases, and details within the text.  )  Be ready to pull your notes up on the computer during class)

C.     Answer SECOND READING questions 1-2 pg 34  (Use complete paragraphs with embedded examples)

* QUESTION 2 requires you to refer to Momaday on pg 30

D.    Turn your work in by August 13 to GOOGLE CLASSROOM The assignment is labeled: On Photography

*Please label your answers FIRST READING/ SECOND READING

 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Review Sessions

Thursday, 4/25 - Videos

 -Digital exam 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfB3tyJjDqc

-Analyzing Quantitative Visuals

Review Session 8: How to Analyze Quantitative VisualsIn this session, we will explore the limitations of quantitative data that is often included in AP English Language synthesis sources.

Friday, 4/26- Work on your Homework Videos in AP Classroom


Monday, -RA Review

Practice Session 5: FRQ (Question 2: Rhetorical Analysis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 2: Rhetorical Analysis).


-Practice Session 6: FRQ (Question 2: Rhetorical Analysis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 2: Rhetorical Analysis).


REVIEW VIDEOS TO BE COMPLETED IN CLASS

Arg video 1

Practice Session 7: FRQ (Question 3: Argument)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 3: Argument).

Arg Video 2

Practice Session 8: FRQ (Question 3: Argument)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 3: Argument).


Syn 1

Practice Session 3: FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis).


Practice Session 4: FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question - FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis).


MCQ practice

Practice Session 1: MCQ (Reading Questions)In this video, we'll unpack sample multiple-choice reading questions.


Practice Session 2: MCQ (Writing Questions)In this video, we'll unpack sample multiple-choice writing questions.


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

AP Practice

 Monday, 4/15- MCQ Writing Questions 34 minutes, graded.  On AP CLASSROOM

Tuesday, 4/16- Double- Video Review- MCQ Reading Questions

- MCQ Reading Questions PLEASE FOLLOW IN CLASS

  Practice Session 1: MCQ (Reading Questions)In this video, we'll unpack sample multiple-choice reading questions.


Wednesday, 4/17-  -MCQ reading PRACTICE

ON AP CLASSROOM

Thursday, 4/18- DOUBLE - MCQ Practice

AP Classroom- MCQ Progress Check ch 9- 32 min.  Graded

-Digital exam 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfB3tyJjDqc


Synthesis Review essay

Friday, 4/19 -Synthesis review videos

Practice Session 3: FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question-FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis).

Practice Session 4: FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis)In this video, we'll unpack a sample free-response question-FRQ (Question 1: Synthesis).

MONDAY, 4/22- DOUBLE   -  EXAM 4 PRACTICE PART A

TUESDAY, 4/23- Analyzing Quantitative Visuals

Review Session 8: How to Analyze Quantitative VisualsIn this session, we will explore the limitations of quantitative data that is often included in AP English Language synthesis sources.

WEDNESDAY, 4/24  DOUBLE   -  EXAM PRACTICE PART B

Thursday 4/25- Breaking apart a synthesis essay

Friday, 4/26- 


Monday, 4/29

Digital exam 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfB3tyJjDqc


-The Digital Exam overview from 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RpFMnZGkhU

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REVIEW FRQ RUBRICS

__REVIEW FRQ RUBRICS

SCORING RUBRICS

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap23-sg-english-language-set-1.pdf

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AP Main Page link:

Main pg link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition/exam



SYNTHESIS PRACTICE ON AP CLASSROOM


AP EXAM FOR MP 4:- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FULL EXAM BY MONDAY, 428 @ 11:45PM

DAYS TO TAKE YOUR TEST IN CLASS: MONDAY, 4/22, WEDNESDAY, 4/24, 

(You will be required to complete the MCQ section during one of these dates.  If you decide to complete the written section 2 1/2 hours, you may use both classes on any date.  However, you will have to make arrangements to stay after school for approx. 45 minutes)

***BONUS POINTS: 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 = +20 

4 =   +30 

5= + 40

Imagine receiving up to 65 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by MONDAY, 4/28 @ 11.45PM

TO CALCULATE YOUR SCORES:

  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.)

xxx



Tuesday, April 16, 2024

PRACTICE SESSIONS

 Monday, 4/15- MCQ Writing Questions 34 minutes, graded.  On AP CLASSROOM

Tuesday, 4/16- Double- Video Review- MCQ Reading Questions

- MCQ Reading Questions PLEASE FOLLOW IN CLASS

  Practice Session 1: MCQ (Reading Questions)In this video, we'll unpack sample multiple-choice reading questions.


Wednesday, 4/17- DOUBLE -MCQ reading PRACTICE

ON AP CLASSROOM

Thursday, 4/18- DOUBLE Synthesis review video

Friday, 4/19 -Synthesis review video

MONDAY, 4/22- EXAM 4 PRACTICE PART A

TUESDAY, 4/23- REVIEW FRQ RUBRICS

SCORING RUBRICS

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap23-sg-english-language-set-1.pdf

WEDNESDAY, 4/24- EXAM PRACTICE PART B


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AP Main Page link:

Main pg link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition/exam



SYNTHESIS PRACTICE ON AP CLASSROOM


AP EXAM FOR MP 4:- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FULL EXAM BY MONDAY, 428 @ 11:45PM

DAYS TO TAKE YOUR TEST IN CLASS: MONDAY, 4/22, WEDNESDAY, 4/24, 

(You will be required to complete the MCQ section during one of these dates.  If you decide to complete the written section 2 1/2 hours, you may use both classes on any date.  However, you will have to make arrangements to stay after school for approx. 45 minutes)

***BONUS POINTS: 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 = +20 

4 =   +30 

5= + 40

Imagine receiving up to 65 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by MONDAY, 4/28 @ 11.45PM

TO CALCULATE YOUR SCORES:

  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.)



Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AP PRACTICE

Tuesday, 4/9- Review Videos- PLEASE FOLLOW IN CLASS

     -Argument Essays- Analyzing the Prompt

-Review Session 7: Argument Task: Analyzing the PromptIn this video, we'll review and practice the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary for success in reading and analyzing the prompt for the argument task.

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 Wednesday, 4/10- Unit 8 Progress check on AP classroom

             18 MCQ's adn 1 Arg. Essay.

Thursday 4/11  - Video-  MCQ-  writing PLEASE FOLLOW IN CLASS

Review Session 2: Writing Multiple-Choice QuestionsIn this video, we'll review and practice the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary for success on the multiple-choice writing questions.

Friday, 4/12- Finish Video and Practice MCQ Writing Questions

 MCQ-  writing

Monday, 4/15- Video Review- MCQ Reading Questions

- MCQ Reading Questions PLEASE FOLLOW IN CLASS

      -Review Session 1: Reading (Rhetorical Analysis) Multiple-Choice QuestionsIn this video, we'll review and practice the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary for success on the multiple-choice reading questions.


TUESDAY, 4/16- MCQ reading PRACTICE



Monday, April 8, 2024

Escape Room- Argument Essay


TO BE COMPLETED IN CLASS!!!!!