Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

1. 10/12- AP LANGUAGE TEXT:  CH 6 : HOW TO APPROACH THE RHETORICAL ANALYSIS ESSAY PGS 130- 145

tbd: -READ AND NOTATE THE STUDENT ESSAY EXAMPLES IN YOUR AP TEXT

PAGES 138-143

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR NOTATIONS, REACTIONS, AND TAKE AWAYS ON YOUR PAGES

-I WILL CHECK YOUR WORK TOMORROW.

IF TIME ALLOWS, PLEASE WORK ON YOUR VIDEOS IN AP CLASSROOM

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2. VOCAB

Vocab 3 - Unit and 20 sentences with context clues (Bold the vocab words and highlight or underline the context clues) will be due on Tuesday, 10/11 @ midnight

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1crbdyiPCJfD1MR_MBAy_grhtyCFbbWDQ/view?usp=sharing

WEDNESDAY, 10/12 - Voc 2 Test

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3. Videos

by Sunday, 10/16 @ midnight to www.turnitin.com

2: Skill 3.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on how evidence strengthens the validity and reasoning of an argument, relates to an audience's emotions and values, and increases a writer's credibility.

2: Skill 3.A Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on how evidence that is apt and sufficient in quality and quantity improves the effectiveness of an argument.

2: Skill 4.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, exemplify, or amplify a point.

2: Skill 4.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence that strengthens the validity and reasoning of an argument, relates to an audience's emotions and values, and increases credibility.

Please follow the directions above and turn your work in to www.turnitin.com

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Sunday, 10/16 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

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 4. Shoeless Joe Prompt

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2020/07/shoeless-joe.html

-Hmk: Students must research the "Black Sox Scandal" and have at least 10 facts written by TUESDAY, 10/11

Wednesday, 10/19 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

turn in your work towww.turnitin.com by midnight on Tuesday, 10/18

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-I WANT TO SEE THE SPECIFIC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.  THEY WILL BE GRADED.  PLEASE HAVE AN ANSWER AND PAGE NUMBER FOR EACH

THURSDAY, 10/27 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

Turn in your work by Wednesday, 10/26 @ midnight

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-PLEASE INCLUDE 3 TALKING POINTS

ON A DOCUMENT FOR WWW.TURNITIN.COM AND ON POST ITS

-LIST TALKING POINT

-ANSWER IT WITH TEXTUAL EVIDENCE

-GIVE YOUR OPINION

-INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS

-I WANT TO SEE THE SPECIFIC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.  THEY WILL BE GRADED.  PLEASE HAVE AN ANSWER AND PAGE NUMBER FOR EACHSECTION 2: SHORT STORY TEERMS: 

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This is a graded assignment 100 POINTS, but there is HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR BONUS POINTS.  november 8 or november 10

: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)  

       It is optional.  HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 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 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!

The exam must be completed by Sunday, 10/24

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.)  

this Exam is in Albert. 

 The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom

synthesis, video, vocab, Shoeless Joe

10/10- Timed Quiz and Shoeless Joe Intro

10/11- Timed Synthesis Essay- AP classroom 

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 1. Shoeless Joe Prompt

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2020/07/shoeless-joe.html

MONDAY, 10/10 Pass out Shoeless Joe Books

-Hmk: Students must research the "Black Sox Scandal" and have at least 10 facts written by TUESDAY, 10/11

FRIDAY, 10/21 - READ UP TO PAGE 53 IN SHOELESS JOE.

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-I WANT TO SEE THE SPECIFIC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.  THEY WILL BE GRADED.  PLEASE HAVE AN ANSWER AND PAGE NUMBER FOR EACH

THURSDAY, 10/27 - Shoeless Joe Discussion up to 103

PLEASE USE POST - IT NOTES TO TAKE NOTES AND MARK AT LEAST 3 QUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

-PLEASE INCLUDE 3 TALKING POINTS

ON A DOCUMENT FOR WWW.TURNITIN.COM AND ON POST ITS

-LIST TALKING POINT

-ANSWER IT WITH TEXTUAL EVIDENCE

-GIVE YOUR OPINION

-INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS

-I WANT TO SEE THE SPECIFIC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.  THEY WILL BE GRADED.  PLEASE HAVE AN ANSWER AND PAGE NUMBER FOR EACHSECTION 2: SHORT STORY TEERMS: 

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2. VOCAB

Vocab 3 - Unit and 20 sentences with context clues (Bold the vocab words and highlight or underline the context clues) will be due on Tuesday, 10/11 @ midnight

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1crbdyiPCJfD1MR_MBAy_grhtyCFbbWDQ/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, 10/12 - Voc 2 Test

_____________________________4. 3.Complete by Sunday, 10/16 @ midnight to www.turnitin.com

2: Skill 3.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on how evidence strengthens the validity and reasoning of an argument, relates to an audience's emotions and values, and increases a writer's credibility.

2: Skill 3.A Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on how evidence that is apt and sufficient in quality and quantity improves the effectiveness of an argument.

2: Skill 4.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, exemplify, or amplify a point.

2: Skill 4.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence that strengthens the validity and reasoning of an argument, relates to an audience's emotions and values, and increases credibility.

Please follow the directions above and turn your work in to www.turnitin.com

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Sunday, 9/16 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

Vocab, Oral Synthesis Essay,, and Videos

  Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

1. VOCAB

Monday, 10/3- review Voc unit 2 

Monday, 10/10- Voc 2 Test

Vocab 3 - Unit and 20 sentences with context clues (Bold the vocab words and highlight or underline the context clues) will be due on Tuesday, 10/10 @ midnight

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1crbdyiPCJfD1MR_MBAy_grhtyCFbbWDQ/view?usp=sharing

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 2. VERBAL SYNTHESIS Essay Directions: PG 238 IN TEXT

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

Jam boards:  Make 4 per group ( for the group to plan, organize, create a STANCE AND  present)

1. You will be divided into FOUR groups:

1                    2                    3            4

Nick C             Marissa        Nick U         Hannah 

Ben T             Derek          Katya            Kaydia

Ava                Leo              Jack               Ben M

  Luke                                  Paige        

JB 1-4         JB 5-8            JB 9-12           JB 13-16       

A. You will be given a side: Defend  or challenge-   to develop  your position on the role, if any, that digital media should play in the lives of young people. (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 10/3-10/4 (two periods, not 3) to plan and review the sources; 

10/4-10/5 TO WRITE YOUR PAPER; 

10/6 TO PREPARE YOUR PRESENTATION AND PRACTICE; 

10/7 TO PRESENT YOUR ARGUMENTS (two periods, not 3) to plan and review the sources

-Create a soapstone for each source...Each person will create one in THIER AP TEXT

E. Your group will develop your STANCE and Reasons to defend your claim

F. Your group will analyze the sources.

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

**CREATE A FORMAL 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY

4. -AFTER PRESENTING THE ESSAY, YOU GROUP MUST DISCUSS THEIR POSITION AND EVIDENCE TO THE CLASS...EXPLANATIONS AFTER THE PAPER IS PRESENTED

*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

*Remember, this is an argument, and you are presenting it to the class.

*Develop your 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

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3. VIDEOS UNIT 2 - - THERE ARE 4 VIDEOS THIS WEEK.

2: Skill 2.B Daily Video 1In this video, we will discuss various ways we know or can get to know an audience and ways to show that knowledge through appeals.

2: Skill 2.B Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may easily agree with or support the message.

2: Skill 2.B Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may oppose the message.

2: Skill 3.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on how writers use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, exemplify, or amplify a point.

Complete by Sunday, 10/9 @ midnight to www.turnitin.com

Please follow the directions above and turn your work in to www.turnitin.com

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Sunday, 9/18 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

Synthesis and videos

 

Synthesis, videos, and more

 The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. (Confucius))

AP TEXT:/ COLLEGE BOARD:

WE WILL BE TAKING AN AP TIMED EXAM FROM COLLEGE BOARD ON MONDAY.  IT IS PRETTY SHORT.  IT WILL APPEAR ON WEDNESDAY, 9/28

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4. Synthesis Essay

Please incorporate these notes on the opening chapter page

Notes: ADD THESE NOTES TO PAGE 111 IN YOUR AP TEXT BY WEDNESDAY, 9/28

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RL7mTskiL2uzEmBAfoMMr3L2bCKkuojk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true___________________________________________________

AP Classroom links: LAST YEAR'S EXAM

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

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SYNTHESIS ESSAY ASSIGNMENT:

 Students will review the chapter on Synthesis Essay in AP practice book

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay/ (Not timed)

Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay (timed)

1. Synthesis Essay 1

Pages: 21-31 in text (NOT TIMED)

1. Read the prompt

2. Underline EXACTLY what you are expected to answer

3. Read all sources and ANY info on the pages...above or below articles/ prompt

4. Mark / indicate each paragraph

5. Mark each source -/+ (SELECT SOURCES THAT WILL SIUPPORT/ IMPACT YOUR ESSAY)

6. Read the prompt again

7. Create a SOAPSTONE  and a Brief outline

8. Write your thesis/ blueprint

9. BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

9. Rough Drafts run through www.grammarly.com/edu by 

10 Turn your rough draft in to www.turnitin.com by SUNDAY, 9/25 @ midnight

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

11. MONDAY/ TUESDAY (9/26-27):  - PEER EVAL ESSAYS

12. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE THURSDAY, 9/29 @ MIDNIGHT TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM

 BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.

*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT

SCORE YOUR GROUP ESSAYS:

1. SHARE ESSAYS

2. READ ESSAYS ALOUD

3. SCORE ON THE SYNTHESIS SCORE SHEET:

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

4.  rEFERENCE THE RUBRIC: AP rubric link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-frqs-1-2-3-scoring-rubrics.pdf_

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videos due on Sunday, 9/25@ midnight

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Sunday, 9/18 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

SPECIFICS:

1: Skill 4.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will learn about how to construct an effective claim that requires evidence.

1: Skill 4.A Daily Video 2In this video, we will learn about effectively embedding evidence to support a claim

3 videos titles:  The links are in you AP Classroom under assignments.

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VIDEOS DUE FOR SUNDAY, 10/2 @ MIDNIGHT

2: Skill 1.B Daily Video 1In this video, we will have an initial discussion about the importance of a writer's consideration of audience and ways to determine the writer's assumptions about an audience.

2: Skill 1.B Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on opportunities to analyze an author's understanding of an audience of one, as with direct correspondence (e.g., letters).

2: Skill 1.B Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on a text with a wider audience and address how that author understands and appeals to that wider audience.

Please follow the directions above and turn your work in to www.turnitin.com

AP Classroom:  Go to college board.org 

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

Due: Sunday, 9/18 by midnight to www.turnitin.com

VIDEO NOTE FORMAT LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157Lj2RReuqJLTDBcIWUBUlPY738d-Yp_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115237694256539959089&rtpof=true&sd=true

(Complete each video on as a separate document and turn each in to www.turnitin.com)

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