AP Language and Composition 2020-21 Assignments

Answer the following essay prompts within 1-2 paragraphs.  

a) Write about your AP Language writing experience.  
b) Discuss how you felt about writing at the start of the course.  
c) What did you improve on the most?
d) What do you feel you still need to work on?
e) what was the biggest break through or "victory" in this class?
f) what was one of your favorite moments/classes/experiences in this class? 

Write your last UC essay.  Refer to the resources provided.  

Write your 3rd essay using the resources provided to help you structure your essay.  

Fill out the pallet, complete all questions.  

What have you found the most difficult about the first 2 UC essays?
Have the resources helped you with writing your essays?
What are you still unclear on?
Do you need help picking your last 2 prompts?

Write your second UC essay.  Use all of the resources to help you construct a gold standard essay!  

List the 4 prompts you will select to write for your essays.


Do you have any questions in regards to the UCs or application?

Make sure to LABEL the title of the prompt.  Pick the first prompt you will write about for the UC essays.  Makes sure the essay is 350 words, send me a screen shot showing the WORD COUNT.  Type the essay on Google Docs using 12 New Times font.  Make sure that you answer the ENTIRE prompt.  You can pick any of the 8 prompts, I would suggest selecting the prompt that you feel most confident selecting.  

Create a playlist of YouTube videos of 4-5 UC campuses that you will consider applying to this upcoming fall.  Focus on using tours that have been recorded in the last year.  

Jot down 2 topics that you would like to see covered in the last remixing classes left for this school year.  

Answer all of the questions in the Google Form.  

Complete the 3-2-1 Activity.  


3- Positives that happened during the exam (include knowing content, or being able to complete a task you were not able to do before, etc.)


2- Negatives that happened during the exam 


1- Takeaway from the experience of preparing for the exam

What would you like to cover?


Any specific questions?


Do you need clarification on a particular item?


How are you studying tonight? Game plan?

Jot down 3 questions that you have in regards to the AP Language exam.  It can be a specific question about one of the essays.  

18 questions, 36 minute timer!

Use the Obama Eulogy fro Ted Kennedy prompt to write an introduction and body paragraph supporting your defensible thesis statement.  Make sure to answer the prompt!!!!


Read the passage carefully. Write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical choices Obama makes to achieve his purpose of praising and memorializing Kennedy.In your response you should do the following:
Respond to the prompt with a thesis that analyzes the writer’s rhetorical choices.
Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.
Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation.
Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.
The body paragraph must have 2 LAYERS OF EVIDENCE!

Answer the questions on the pallet discussion board.  Write your name.  

Answer the 6 practice multiple choice questions.  (*complete in the 12 minute window, questions are posted on AP Classroom). 

Answer each question. (18 questions total)


Got to AP Classroom to complete this activity.  

Write a 2 body paragraph Synthesis Essay based on the 2017 library prompt.  Use the link at the top of the Classwork section of GC to read the prompt and sources.  This essay will be typed and include 1 intro paragraph, 2 Body Paragraphs, and 1 Conclusion paragraph.  The essay is due by Sunday night at 11:59 P.M. (FOR FULL CREDIT).  Make sure that you use 4 sources and properly cite the sources.  All essays should be typed on a Google Doc, double-spaced, 12 New Roman Times font.  ***NOTE: There will be a reduction of points if you submit a Google Doc WITHOUT making the blue and red line corrections (grammar and spelling errors).  Once you edit all of the errors, you can submit your doc.  


Here is the the suggested arguments:


1) LIBRARIES OFFER MORE SERVICES THAN MERELY PHYSICAL BOOKS


2) LIBRARIES ARE OBSOLETE.  

Answer both Progress Check 1 & 2 by Friday, April 30th at 11:59 p.m. 
*go to AP Classroom to complete these tasks

3 Takeaways from the presentation.


2 Things that you liked better than the virtual fair


1 the best part of the presentation.  

Write and number 20 Interesting Facts based on today's lecture.  Make sure to include the name f the source if you are including notes from the sources.  Also, each bullet point should have at least 5 words in order to obtain each point.  

Write the second body paragraph and conclusion for the "2014 College" prompt.  I will use the rubric in the "How to Write article to grade your essays  Make sure that you follow the framework and also use the COMMENTARY guiding questions as well as the CONCLUSION guiding questions in the graphic organizer.  Type on a Google Doc, you can submit together with the other parts of this essay.  

Complete the 9 Multiple Choice questions.  Finish the questions with the 25 allotted time limit.  (login to AP Classroom)

1) What are some takeaways/ new things that you have learned in learning about the synthesis essay.  


2) What are some question or items that you need clarification?

1) List the 4 Sources you will use for your essay on the 2014 College prompt.


2) Give a reason for why you will use each of the four sources.  (Ex. Source A- using this source. because......)


3) List the sources from the most helpful to least helpful in supporting your claim (ex. list the Source that you finds to support your claim the best as number 1 and so forth).  

Meet with your partner outside of our class and conduct a peer editing workshop.  


Use the rubric provided in the article that is posted under the Materials section in GC "How to Write a Perfect Essay for the AP Language Exam"


Write your Partner's name and their position on the prompt


Analyze each item and determine if your partner completed each step.  


Don't forget to check if they used proper CITATIONS.  


Fill out the Peer Editing Report Attached Below

3- List 3 takeaways from participating in this peer editing activity (3 new things that you learned)


2- Two helpful solutions or tips that you provided for your partner


1- One question that you still have about the Synthesis Essay

Write 20 IFs (number the 20 IFs)
The bullet points could refer to the lecture or info you learned in your peer editing session.  
Write your name on the upper right hand corner.
Take a vertical screen shot and ensure that the screen shot is clear.  

Write an introduction and body paragraph following the criteria for the Synthesis Essay.  (please refer to the Synthesis Slide Deck as a reference).  Answer the 2014 College Board prompt: Is college worth the cost?
I provided the College Board 2014 Test booklet so that you can use it for the cover page and also to read the Sources provided.  (the link is on the top section of the "Classwork" section of GC.). 
Use sentence frames and power verbs from the Graphic Organizer (Factors).
I also included the OUTLINE format/rubric below for the Synthesis essay in the article that we read in class.  



Introduction
Present the context surrounding the essay topic in a couple of sentences (this is a good place to use what you learned about the major opinions or controversies about the topic from reading your sources).
Write a straightforward, clear, and concise thesis statement that presents your stance on the topic


Body
Body Paragraph #1
Topic sentence presenting first supporting point or claim
Evidence #1
Commentary on Evidence #1
Evidence #2 (if needed)
Commentary on Evidence #2 (if needed)


Body Paragraph #2
Topic sentence presenting second supporting point or claim
Evidence #1
Commentary on Evidence #1
Evidence #2 (if needed)
Commentary on Evidence #2 (if needed)


Body Paragraph #3
Topic sentence presenting three supporting point or claim
Evidence #1
Commentary on Evidence #1
Evidence #2 (if needed)
Commentary on Evidence #2 (if needed)


Concluding Paragraph
Sums up the main line of reasoning that you developed and defended throughout the essay
Reiterates the thesis statement

Write a 2 paragraph reflection based on the Virtual College Fair.


Paragraph 1- What did you like about the virtual fair? dislikes? What schools were you most impressed by (that were at the fair?) What were your overall takeaways form the fair? what did you learn that you did not know?


Paragraph 2- How did this experience prepare you for the college admissions process?  Do you think it's a good idea to do it this early in the school year for junior students?  How are you going to capitalize from this virtual experience? (did you talk to any admissions counselors? any follow ups? any potential live tours to any of the colleges?) what is your game plan to begin your college admissions process?

Complete the Google Form in the link below.  Answer the 5 questions and make sure to type in your name.  

Submit the lecture notes from today. (4/20/21)


Number the 20 IFs and put your name on the sheet of paper. (upper right hand corner) 


Take a clear screen shot(s) (vertical view) 



  

Fill in the graphic organizer based on the 2014 Synthesis Prompt and Sources.

On a Google Doc, create a list of 10 questions that you can ask the admissions officers tomorrow.  You only need 10 total (5 per each group member)
Make sure to write your names on the Google Doc.  

Answer the questions and complete the activities.

Create an Infographic and incorporate the 4 Tips section of the article: (How to Write a Perfect Synthesis Essay for AP Language), posted on Google Classroom, Classwork section (all the way on the top).
-Be creative
-design an info graphic that you can use to help you remember the important 4 Important Tips
-must include 4 Tips
-avoid copy and pasting
-avoid using the paragraph format
-use images or designs
-include all of the pertinent information
-must be completed on Canva
-every student will submit their own Infographic
-see example of Infographic below
-create it with ALL of the necessary steps to score a top score on the essay

Watch the video clip and answer the following questions:

1) What is the first thing that you need to do when starting the synthesis essay?
what is recommended that you do to the prompt? (@ 0:45)

2) What are some common factors that have appeared in previous tests? List them all so that you familiarize yourself with factors.

3) How can you strengthen your argument? What do you need to do with the factors?

Answer the following questions based on the video below:

1) What is the line of reasoning? (@ 0:55)

2) How is a line of reasoning like a tree? (@ 2:33)

3) List the tips for success (@ 10:45)

Write 20 IFs about the lecture, intro to synthesis. Include detailed notes and number your IFs.

Watch the video clip and answer the 5 questions.

Watch the video clip and write 5 tips you learned for taking the Multiple Choice section of the AP test.

Watch the video clip on Tone and answer the 5 Bell Ringer questions.

Watch the video, write 5 tips/ takeaways that are suggested when you start the Synthesis Essay.

Write 20 Interesting Facts on the intro lesson (3/16/21) to Synthesis Essay.

Take a clear screen shot, make sure that your screen shot is vertical and that your writing is legible. Also, don't forget to number the 20 IFs.

Question 3- Timed Essay
Suggested time—40 minutes.
(This question counts for one-third of the total essay section score.)

The term “overrated” is often used to diminish concepts, places, roles, etc. that the speaker believes do not deserve the prestige they commonly enjoy; for example, many writers have argued that success is overrated, a character in a novel by Anthony Burgess famously describes Rome as a “vastly overrated city,” and Queen Rania of Jordan herself has asserted that “[b]eing queen is overrated.”

Select a concept, place, role, etc. to which you believe that the term “overrated” should be applied. Then, write a well-developed essay in which you explain your judgment. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.

You will be penalized for submitting the essay after the cut-off time. Please make sure that you time yourself and complete the essay within the 40 minutes allotted time.

-Create a CHORES Chart on a slide deck (one slide deck for each group)
-Include the following:


-1st Slide-Your Name, Partner's Name, Date
-2nd Slide- CHORE CHART -(show a graph displaying the 12 items you and your partner selected for each category) (you can use key words only)
-Visuals/ Images for the different categories
-include facts from the Rhetorical Situation
-then display the bullet points of info in each of the individual slides (ex. If I am using the Gettysburg battle as a Current Event, on this slide, I would include the CONTEXT of this particular event in the bullet points for this slide such as one bullet point would include the time period/ date, the next bullet point would include the location, next bullet point would include the exigence (why it is relevant, why does it tie in with your evidence)
-I would recommend no more than one slide per evidence
-use your creativity (that will be a part of the grading rubric)
-you will be able to use for tomorrow

Rhetorical Situation: (you can interwind this in 1-3 sentences)
1) The Most Important**= Is the Context (the circumstances surrounding the writing, includes TIME (when it happened), LOCATION (were it took place), Events Surrounding the Writing and the Culture.
2) Purpose= Why are you using this as evidence
3) Message= How does it relate to your defensible thesis statement
4) Audience= the AP reader, assume that they don't know details, that way you include specific details

CHORES Chart on a Google Slides Deck

READ!!! VERY IMPORTANT: "How to Use & Present Your Evidence":
For each category, add 2 examples. The examples can include: These forms of evidence will typically be presented in the form of studies, reports, data, statistics, interviews, examples or illustrations. Also, choose to present source evidence through summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation, and the writer may also use modes of development such as description, definition, example, analogy, cause and effect, or comparison and contrast.

What are 3 takeaways from this video clip.

Write a mini-essay, including:

1 Intro Paragraph with Defensible Thesis Statement
1 Body Paragraph with 2 Layers of Evidence/ Commentary/ Concluding Sentence

Prompt: Is there value in exploring the unknown?

Write a Defensible Thesis Statement and Body Paragraph for the following prompt. Read the quote "Love is strong, fear is weak." -Buddha
Prompt: Who makes a better leader: someone who is loved, or someone who is feared? Take a position and provide two original examples. You can write answers in bullet point format, make sure that your 2 pieces of evidence are strong and concrete.
What Do You Need?
Checklist:
1 Defensible Thesis Statement (no intro paragraph required)
1 Topic Sentence
1 Piece of Evidence
2-3 Commentary
1 Transition
1 Piece of Evidence
2-3 Commentary
1 Concluding Sentence

Complete Activity #1 with your partner. Fill out ONE Google Doc with BOTH of your names on the Google Doc. Answer all of the questions to obtain full credit. You may use a chart for your answers.

Complete the playlist tasks under the "Assignments" tab above. Each task will be entered as a separate assignment/project. Complete all of the tasks by:

1) State your claim and support with evidence and commentary.
2) You are answering the prompt:
Is Leadership over glorified?
3) Watch the video clip and take notes to establish your claim.

Watch the video clip.
Answer the 5 questions.

Watch the video clip.
Answer the prompts on the Google Form.

Note: The Bell Ringer drills will improve your mastery of skills in Language Arts for your grade level.

What are 3 NEW things that you learned?
What would you propose as a possible solution to combat this issue?

Watch the entire video and answer all of the questions.

Answer the following questions about the video clip below.

1) What are 4 facts that you learned about wind turbines?

2) What argument would you make in using or not using wind turbines. Brief answer, 1-2 sentences. (state why...)

Complete the 3-2-1 activity in the padlet below.

Watch the video clip.
Answer the prompts on the Google Form.

Note: The Bell Ringer drills will improve your mastery of skills in Language Arts for your grade level.

Please submit your essay with the revisions from the feedback provided in Essay #1. Essays that are not revised will receive a low grade. Make sure to cross reference with the comments provided in Essa#1.

Type (on Google Docs) an argument essay based on "Failure". Answer the following prompt: "Is failure beneficial or is it harmful?
The essay should be 4 paragraphs:

Intro- includes a Defensible Thesis Statement. (What is the overarching subject?). (refer to the Visme slide deck for the Defensible Thesis Statement checklist)

2 Body Paragraphs- Each paragraph should have a topic sentence, at least 2 layers of Commentary and a concluding sentence. ( Use evidence form your CHORES chart, answer: What was learned form that specific failure example? How does it support your claim? Formula: Evidence= 1 sentence, followed by 2-3 Commentary sentences)
Each body paragraph should end with a concluding sentence. Also, don't forget to ADD A TRANSITION between the 2 layers.

Use the Power verbs from the Competition slide deck


Conclusion paragraph: wrap up your essay, restate your claim.

Due by 1:20 p.m.!!!!

Write a quote that relates to this AP Language course. You only need to submit one quote relating to this course, it can be in regards to the content or your experience. Best quote will be included in yearbook! (*Please do not write inappropriate content, thank you).

Complete slides 7,8,9,10.
You need to complete all of the slides by Thursday's period 3 class.
All slides refer to your Argument Essay on "Failure".

1) What are 2 benefits of trees?

2) What was the issue that the lack of trees presented in Uruk?

3) What are some issues/ problems that arise from a lack of trees?

All of the answers are found in the video content, please watch the entire video.

Write 5 IFs about the video clip. Be ready to share out.

Complete the following activities: (slides 3,4,5 &6 only)

"Breaking Down the Prompt" activity
When is Failure Beneficial vs. When is Failure Harmful activity
One-Pager Activity (Gathering Evidence)

20 IFs from today's lecture. I added the Slide Deck under "Slide Deck Presentations".

Write 5 IFs from viewing the video.

Read the 4 student sample essays on Competition under"Materials and Resources".

Complete on a Google Doc with both names of the students. You only need to submit one doc per group.

Answer the following questions per essay (you and your partner will have 20 total responses, make sure to separate the questions per essay and table for which essay you are responding, go in the order that they were posted). I would suggest that you read one essay and then answer the questions, and then read the next essay and answer the questions, etc.

1) Does the student have a defensible thesis?

2) How many layers does the paragraph have?

3) How would you categorize the information? (Specific, Somewhat Specific, General)

4) How would you improve this paragraph? (Is it too long, too short?/ Is the personal experience convincing?/ Is the line of reasoning easy to follow? or is it difficult to follow? How are the transitions?)

5) Is the the line of reasoning strong or weak? Explain.

*Please note: There is a pause in the video from; 50 seconds-1:37. Do not think that the video is not a good copy.

Complete this assignment on a Google Doc and submit on this assignment post. Follow the numbers of questions on the Google Doc. (you should have 7 COMPLETE answers.)

1) Narrowing Down Your Evidence- Complete Steps 1 and 2 (from your previous activities last week. Make sure that you focus on the "SPECIFIC" examples you provided. Steps 1 and 2 are in the video. (Remember focus on the "Specific" evidence, refer to the "CHORES: acronym activity on the slide deck.
Make a connection as to how they are related.
In order for this to work (be able to pair the evidence), you need to have an EVEN number of evidence examples, so you should have 4-6 examples (if not you will need to do those in order for you to be able to complete these steps).

2) Write out the PAIRING EXAMPLES at 3:51 in the video. Simply copy the example, pairing, and Transition. This will help you practice writing a piece of evidence, pairing it, and making the smooth transition.

3) Repeat the steps from #2 (above ) and copy the second PAIRING EXAMPLE at 5:47 in the video.

4) Copy down "Line of Reasoning" notes at 7:21

5) Answer the 3 questions at 9:50, "Create Your Line of Reasoning"

6) Copy the Commentary notes at 10:30 including the Strong Verbs (at the bottom)
Make sure that you answer the question: What does the evidence (your evidence) reveal about competition? What's the deeper message?
Don't forget to copy down the sample Strong Verbs.

7) Plan Your Commentary (follow steps at 12:09) Write the evidence followed by YOUR COMMENTARY (can be in bullet point format)

This is worth 70 points!! (10 points per question).

You do not need to refer to the slide deck for today, but make sure you watch the video at least 2 times.

Objective:
1) Analyze sample evidence and determine whether the evidence is effective.
2) Recognize how to use the CHORES chart to brainstorm your own ideas/ evidence.
3) Design your own evidence/ brainstorm ideas based on the CHORES chart.


Watch the second video on Argument attached below. Then, complete Slides 3 & 4 from the Slide Deck that was posted on Tuesday. Only complete slides 3 & 4. Once you watch the entire video (11 mins.) and complete slides 3 & 4, make sure that you include your OWN answers for slides 3 & 4.


Slide 3- Answer the 6 questions about "Categorizing Evidence", provide your answer and elaborate on why you think it is either: Specific, Somewhat Specific, or General. Remember, you must provide your own detailed answers.
Please note: Really take time to analyze each answer as if you were the teacher, because you will have to come up with your own evidence, once we start writing practice essays! Try to focus on the strong answers and pinpoint what is lacking in the answers that are too general.

Slide 4- Complete the "CHORES" chart based on your own knowledge. (Challenge: do not Google the answers). Simply try to provide as much info from your own knowledge. Don't forget to write whether your answer is "Specific (S), Somewhat Specific (SS), or General (G). You should have a balanced chart of your own ideas.

Once you finish slide 4, you are done with today's activity.

Watch the entire video clip.
Complete Slides 1 & 2, based on the question prompts in the video. (I made a copy for each student, therefore you should be able to type in the boxes).
You will not be able to complete the 2 activities without watching the short video clip. (7 mins.)

This is a 20 point assignment. (make sure to complete the slides with YOUR OWN ANSWERS). You can add the sample answers to the boxes, but you must include your own 3-5 answers per activity. I will grade you based on how many of your own answers you come up with per activity. I will not count the sample answers included in the video.

You will have;

3 answers for the 3 paraphrases of quotes- 1 Paraphrase per quote (paraphrase the quotes completely)
3-5 answers for "Types of Competition"
3-5 Answers for " When is Competition Healthy"
3-5 Answers for "When is Competition Unhealthy"

This is the assignment for today, it is due by 11:59 p.m. Email me if you have any questions!

Please upload your notes from the two assigned videos on AP Classroom.

Upload your notes from today's class.

Submit your Final Exam Rhetorical Analysis essay in this post.

Submit notes on Extra Credit for Malala speech.

Submit your group work with both names of participating students and also include the 3 rubrics (peer editing).

Watch the You Tube video first, then complete the 12 question quiz on the Google Form. (*make sure that you add your name on the Google Form).

Summative Assessment based on the Focus Skill for Window #1- (Focus Skill: Literary devices contribution to the text).

Based on:
Alliteration, Imagery, Word Choice, Allusion

Follow the steps provided to complete this task.

Students will collaborate on the posting of student thesis statements, determining whether or not they are defensible.

Watch the 2 video clips.
Answer the prompts on the Google Form.

Note: The Bell Ringer drills will improve your mastery of skills in Language Arts for your grade level.

Complete the 5 question quiz. Answer each question thoroughly to receive the max. points per question. Each question is worth 4 points. (20 points total). This is a timed quiz, therefore, you need to submit by 11:40 a.m., entries submitted after 11:40 a.m. will not be accepted/ graded and will receive a zero. Type your answers on the graphic organizer (inside the boxes).

Watch the 2 video clips. ***You can start the" Literary Analysis Part 3" video at 35 seconds.
Answer the prompts on the Google Form.

Note: The Bell Ringer drills will improve your mastery of skills in Language Arts for your grade level.

Write your own DEFENSIBLE Thesis Statement for the Raegan Speech. The prompt is included in the graphic organizer. Follow the guidelines from the checklist embedded in the graphic organizer.

Complete this activity with your pair share partner. Submit the answers on ONE Google Doc which has both names on the doc. Also, include the 3 TOPICS/PROMPTS you select, followed by the answer. Make sure that your 3 create a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line. Failure to follow directions will result in reduced points for both team members. Your doc should have two names, 3 prompts (form the tic-tact-toe graphic organizer, and 3 answers. Submit quality grade so that you earn a high grade.

Watch the 3 videos on the U.S. Space Program & Challenger. Answer the prompts.

1) Discuss 2 choices you spotted during the President Raegan speech.

2) What are 3 takeaways form the Space Race video.

3) What did you learn about the Challenger video?

Type a 4-5 paragraph essay on the 9/11 speech by George W. Bush. Answer the following prompt.

Read the speech carefully. Then write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Bush uses to convey his message about the terrorist attacks to his audience. Support your analysis with specific references to the text.

Refer to the following resources to help you with this essay assignment:

1) Slide decks on Defensible thesis statements and Rhetorical Analysis (Visme)

2) Rubrics

3) Sentence Frames *****

4) SPACECAT Poster Board

5) Sample essays (Florence Kelley- 2 sample essays: 1 with a score of 3 and one with a score of 6.)

1) Watch the video clip.
2) Answer the prompts on the Google Form.

1) Watch video clip
2) Answer the prompts on the Google Form. (see link below)

Write your own Defensible Thesis Statement based on the 9/11 passage. Include all of the elements (refer to slide deck if necessary).

*Only the Thesis Statement, not the Intro Paragraph.

Fill out the graphic organizer based on 9/11 speech.

Use this graphic organizer to fill out the SPACECAT elements for the 9/11 speech.

Answer the prompts:
1) What are 3 takeaways from watching the video clips.
2) At 4:36 in the video, what CHOICE did you notice in the excerpt from George Bush's speech.

Write the second body paragraph of your rhetorical analysis essay. ( Make sure that you focus on the second section of the passage, as you recall we split the passage into two sections.)
Refer to the slide deck on GC to review the checklist for a body paragraph, if needed.

Revise body paragraph 1, adding the edits/ suggestions made on your first draft.

Write your Body Paragraph #1 using all of the elements: Topic Sentence, Evidence, commentary (at least 2 Layers), Concluding Sentence. Write the Body Paragraph based on the Florence Kelley speech.

Please TYPE your Body Paragraphs. Written paragraphs will be returned.

Watch the video clip and answer the prompts.

1) What are some things that were wrong in Example of 1 Body Paragraph?

2) What did you like about the 4 out of 4 sample essay?

3) What did you learn about Evidence and Commentary?

Write and number 25 Interesting Facts based on today's lecture.

Write your own Intro paragraph for the Florence Kelley prompt. Please refer to the slide deck "Defensible Thesis" to assist you with this activity. Do not merely copy one of the samples from the student sample essays OR sample thesis frames. Students will receive a zero for submitting plagiarized work. At the end, write 3 bullet points explaining why your introduction paragraph is a strong intro paragraph.

Practice writing your own defensible thesis using Florence Kelley speech. Work on this assignment independently.

Write 3 takeaway from this video.

Select one Sentence Frame and Sample and WRITE it down. The sample sentence frame and sample should be written and not typed. No points will be awarded for typed answers.

What is (or will be) the biggest challenge in writing a Defensible Thesis? Provide 1-2 examples.

Take notes on 2 day lesson on Defensible Thesis. Make sure to number all of the IFs.

What are the elements of a Defensible thesis?

How will you remember these elements?

What are the 3 takeaways from this video clip.

Collaborate with your partner and answer your assigned question (each team of two received one question). Make sure to answer the question thoroughly and use sentence frames provided (if applicable, not all questions have sentence frames). You can submit one doc for each group, however make sure that you type the names of both students on the doc. (Due Friday at 11:59 p.m.)

Submit the 25 IFs from Tues. Oct. 20 and Thurs. Oct. 24th.

Total of 50 IFs. Please remember to number your notes. (Notes are on the walk-through lectures/ group discussion on Florence Kelley's speech).

Answer the following prompts.

1) What was your reaction to reading about (and watching video clip) the harsh labor conditions that children had to endure?
2) What is your opinion about Florence Kelley's fight against child labor.
3) How would you address this prevalent issue that is still going on in other foreign countries. (What would you do to help combat child labor in other countries).

1) What stood out to you in your second read through of Kelley's speech?

2) What does juxtaposition mean, in your own words.

3) What did you learn new about the child labor issues going on at the turn of the 20th century?

You will need to know the terms below in analysis of Kelley's speech.

*Juxtaposition is a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters, and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem, for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.

*Imagery is language used by poets, novelists and other writers to create images in the mind of the reader. Imagery includes figurative and metaphorical language to improve the reader's experience through their senses.

Read the speech.

Complete "Unpacking the Prompt" (SPACE).

Answer the prompts.

Who was Florence Kelley?

What did she do?

Answer the prompt.
What are you still unclear on? Are there any specific items you are not understanding when it comes to rhetorical analysis.

Create "Quizlet" Flash Cards for the 37 Rhetorical Devices. Follow the guidelines below.

1) Include the definition
2) Include 2 examples in your definition (aside from the one provided)
3) Print these flash cards out and have them on deck during every class.

Watch the videos and answer the following prompts.

1) What was an example of Toles' use of stylistic devices?

2) How was a Tom Toles cartoon used in a political hearing?

3) Discuss one of the rhetorical devices in pop culture for the video clip. (

4) Discuss Inference. What did you learn about it? (*This will be a significant term, make sure that you learn it).

5) What are the key words in a simile?

6) Give example of Metaphor used in second video on Rhetorical Devices.

7) Provide example of Onomotopeia.

8) List other examples you observed watching the video.

How does the political cartoon appeal to logos, pathos and ethos?

Analyze SPACE on the cartoon. Also, discuss the rhetorical appeals.

Answer the following prompt:

1) How did the Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat contribute to the civil rights movement?
2) What happened after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat?

3) What was your take away from Mitt Romney video clip?

What are the rhetorical appeals in this political cartoon?

Watch the video clip and answer the prompt.

1) How does the artist use pathos in this cartoon?

2) What is the purpose of the cartoon?

Answer all of the 45 questions, make sure that you use a timer (1 hour time frame).
If you run out of time, mark the question that you went up to, and finish all of the remaining questions.
Timing yourself and being honest in taking the entire test will allow you to gauge where you are at, that way you know how much you need to improve.
You will not be graded on the accuracy, rather on completing the exam (following instructions about writing the answer choice and answer, failure to do so will result in point deduction).
Please take screen shots of your work and include your full name name in order to receive full credit.

Discuss how you would establish your ethos, and appeal to logos and pathos. Explore whether and why emphasizing one of them would be more appropriate to the situation you have chosen. Answer all 10 rhetorical situations.

Answer the following prompts.

1) How do you like the class so far?

2) Is there anything you are having issues with?

3) What do you need clarification on?

Watch the video clip. Answer the prompts.

1) What was impressive about Bannker?

2) How did this background help him with his letter to Thomas Jefferson.

3) Do you think Banneker's letter would have made an impact if he didn't have this background?

Make a copy of the document. Once you have made a copy, share the copy with your partner so that you are both able to work on it simultaneously. Read the text. As you read the text, annotate the text by using the SPACE CAT visual aid elements to break down the text. Remember that you must read the text carefully and you may need to read it more than once. *Analyze the question and make sure that you understand the prompt.

See the questions on the Discussion Board for 9/ 21/20. Post your answers on a Google Doc on this post.

Watch the following playlist. Answer the following question prompts. (Answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES on a typed Google Doc).

1) What did you learn about the Tim Wu interview that helps you better understand the excerpt of the editorial he wrote, "Mother Nature Is Brought to You By..."

2) What do we discover in the first "Checkers" video (#1- 3 mins.) about accusations against Nixon? How does this tie in with the excerpt you read (which is in video #2). What is the PURPOSE of his "Checkers" Speech?

3) What are some examples of pathos? Hint: Think of what he refers to in his detailed description of what he received as a gift.
4) What kinds of feelings do we have towards Nixon?

5) What did he avoid addressing in the speech? Was this an example of a passive approach or manipulative. Why? Explain your answer.

6) Discuss how General Eisenhower appeals to pathos. (your answer should include at least reference to 4-5 examples within the text.

7) List 5 Interesting Facts about Benjamin Banneker.

8) What did you learn in the video clip about him specifically dealing with social justice.

9) What do you think helped Benjamin capture Thomas Jefferson's attention? ( in other words, increased his appeal to ethos?)
10) What do you think his letter to Thomas Jefferson is about? Is it going to be to persuade, inform, call to action?

Read the speech. Discuss how General Eisenhower appeals to pathos. Answer in complete sentences. Short, incomplete answers will not be scored for full credit. (10 points maximum).

Read the speech. Answer the questions.

1) How does Richard Nixon appeal to pathos?

2) What does he do in the speech? ( Hint: strategy that he uses)

3) Why would this speech be considered manipulative?

Read the excerpt from a 2016 NY Times editorial. Discuss how Wu appeals to logos to make his case. Write 4-5 sentences for this short answer.

Read the excerpt. Answer the following questions.

1) How does she develop a logical argument for better, healthier food for everyone?

2) How does she do this? ( Hint:
what terms does she redefine)

3) What does Waters ask the readers to do? ( Hint: think about?)

4) This is an example of her speaking to .....?

Watch the video clip. Write 3 takeaways from watching the commercials. (discuss your thoughts about each appeal in each commercial.)

Watch the video clip and write down the 9 terms. Make sure that you define the terms, write the example provided in the Disney song, and look up 3 additional examples of each term. Try to use different types of texts, including speeches, essays, paintings, political cartoons. Include an image for each term that will serve as a visual aid. (*The image can be copy and pasted, you do not need to draw it). (Please refer to video clip on YouTube on the Padlet Playlist.

1) Does Calvin use the appeal of Logos? If so, how? (explain)

2) Is Calvin's use of logos effective?

3) Summarize the definition of logos.

Present your SPACECAT display board. Follow the guidelines on the Flip Grid post. You will be graded on your presentation style including how well you know the content.

Complete each task and submit in each of it's assignment posts on GC.

Flip Grid Presentation due at 3 p.m., the rest are due by 11:59 p.m.

Create your own SPACECAT poster on a 14 x 22 display board. Use the graphic organizer and notes on SPACECAT provided to complete this project. All of the notes (from the graphic organizer and notes) need to be on your added to your poster. I will post a grading rubric for this project later today. This display board project is due by Mon. Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m.

Read the following opening by J.D. Vance from "Hillbilly Elegy", a 2016 memoir about the white working class in Appalachia. Answer the following prompts.

1) How does Vance build ethos?

2) How does he insinuate that he has NO ETHOS. (use the quote (s) to explain your answer).

Create a visual aid that outlines the 3 rhetorical appeals (and the details regarding each appeal). Your character (s) can be a famous person, athlete, cartoon, super hero, Disney character etc. The most important part of the visual aid are:

-complete definition & details of the the 3 appeals
-label the 3 appeals (ethos, logos, pathos)
-draw a connecting arrow (or line to the rhetorical appeal associated with the part of the body) (ex. Pathos would have an arrow pointing the heart)
-make sure that your image/ character AND the definitions of each appeal are complete (do not merely add "emotion" for Pathos (include EXAMPLES OF EACH RHETORICAL APPEAL (ex. King George VI established automatic ethos because he was the king, but also established MORE ethos throughout his speech because he includes himself as part of the people).
-Please color your work
-Your work should be neat and legible (avoid writing in tiny print), if you have messy handwriting OR would like to make your visual aid neater, simply type the information for each Rhetorical Appeal box on a Google Doc, print it and cut out and paste on your visual aid. (Highly recommended). (Make sure that your font is not too small, try font size 14-16) .

***You can use the attachment as a sample.

TAKE A SCREEN SHOT AND SUBMIT IN THIS POST.

Read the speech by King George VI. Go through and answer what is the 1) rhetorical situation in this speech. Also, 2) how does King George's title (his status) bring automatic ethos to the rhetorical situation.

Answer the questions below, each group needs to submit one copy with all of the names of group members. (Complete this activity on a Google Doc).

1) Does King George express his commitment to his people and his subjects?

2) How does he establish ethos of a common experience (Remember he is king, so he does not need to present himself as a common man). Write the quote/ evidence.

3) How does he include himself as one of them? (find evidence in the speech)

4) What tense does he use to include himself as being one of them. (What point of view? ex. "Third-person?)

5) How does he reinforce the nation's shared values? (write down the quote)

6) He tends to be a very "for the people" ruler. What does his reference of "my people" suggest?

7) How does he use religion to that they have shared beliefs.

8) How does he continue to build ethos, by assuring his audience what?

Complete the two activities: 1) The Commercial Effect and 2) Sell Me This Pen. Both are to be completed by tonight at 11:59 p.m.

Submit a screen shot of your written notes from the live lecture.

Write a SPACECAT analysis summary of the Neil Armstrong Speech and Queen Elizabeth speech. You only need to submit 1 Google Doc per each group/ duo. Please make sure to write the full name of each participant in your group.

Watch the video clip. Answer the following prompts.

1) What is the hardest concept for you?
2) Do you feel like you know each of the 8 concepts?
3) Which one is the easiest for you?

Watch the video clip and answer the prompts.

What are the rhetorical devices used for?

Define all 3 rhetorical devices.

Analyze the rhetorical situation in this painting, make sure to pay close attention to the relationship between the artist, the context, the likely audience, and the purpose of the work. (see p. 10 Image- provided on GC).

Students will engage in discourse in a zoom "break out" room, answering the prompts on the slide. Each student will submit their own work/handwritten answers. Please write your name and date on the top right hand corner and title the heading (top center) with the above title of this assignment post.

Watch the video and answer the questions.

Watch the entire video and answer the questions.

Watch entire video and answer the questions.

Watch the entire video and answer the questions.

Identify an article, a speech, a video (short clip), and an advertisement that you think is manipulative or deceptive and one that is civil and effective. Find 2 for manipulative and deceptive and find 2 for civil and effective.

Read Allen Iverson's letter written after Kobe's passing. Pay close attention to:
the persona of the speaker, the context, the subject, the intended audience, and the Exigence (the event or occurrence that prompts the cycle of rhetorical discourse) & Purpose (intended outcome).
Write complete sentences for each one of the components.

Watch entire video and answer questions.

Watch the video clip. Answer the writing prompts after watching the video clip.

What are 3 takeaways/ new things that you learned about Kahlo and her life. ( you can write the 3 takeaways in bullet point format).

Watch the video. Write down 25 Interesting Facts/ notes form the recorded lecture.

Watch the video clip (link below).
Answer the following prompts.

1) The rhetorical situation is:

2) What were the two DIFFERENT occasions that Queen Elizabeth is in? Explain how they are different?

3) What is the "game changer" part of what your answer should include in a rhetorical analysis essay? (Hint: answer found at the end of the video.)

What the following video clip. Answer the writing prompts.

1) What did you find interesting about this video clip?

2) Why do you think rhetorical devices are important?

3) How do you think rhetorical devices are going to be used in this class?

Write 25 IFs on the Screencastify video lecture for 8/25/20 (The Rhetorical Situation).

Please read the essay. Analyze the rhetorical situation, label all 5 categories and answer each one based on the reading. (Speaker, Purpose, Context, Subject, Audience). Submit your 5 answers in this post.

Please read the "Do's & Dont's" and complete the playlist.

Watch the Screencastify video on: "The New AP Exam Format". Write or type 25 Interesting Facts based on recorded lecture. Submit the notes on this post.

-Write your name on the notes
-write 25 IFs of the entire lecture
-NUMBER each IF

Watch the video clip (link below). Answer the following prompts.

1) What are the 3 Rhetorical Devises?

2) Who is credited with having come up with these 3 tools?

3) Which one (s) have you used before? Have you been able to persuade your audience? If so, explain.

Watch the video clip in the link below. Answer the question prompts.

1) Why do we still study rhetoric today?

2) What are some uses of rhetoric?

3) How do you use (or might use) rhetoric in your lives today and in the future?

Please submit your 25 IFs based on the lecture today. I posted the slide deck under the category "Google Slide Deck Presentations" for your reference. Submit your notes (with your name and title of notes) in this post.

Log in to Quizziz in the ink below and answer all of the questions.

Read the notes below on the "The Art of Rhetoric" and answer the following prompts.

1) In your own words, explain what is the art of rhetoric.

2) Write 2 Interesting Facts (new information you learned) from the reading.

3) Write one question you have after about the reading.

Write your answers in this Discussion Board post.

Click on the link below and answer the questions on the padlet post. Please answer all of the questions.

Please read through the Google Doc for details on the Just Mercy Project. The due date for the project will be August 16, 11:59pm. You will submit your research project on the Google Classroom assignment page here.

Please read the attached Google Doc to review the instructions of the writing assignment. You will only need to TYPE ONE (2-page) essay. (Select only one option).
This assignment is due Friday, August 7, by 11:59 p.m. (Please avoid submitting it late, points will be deducted if submitted late.)
(*Due this coming Friday!)

Purchase the novel by Monday, July 20, 2020.