AP SEMINAR (Period 4) Assignments

Instructors
Term
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Department
English
Description

The AP Seminar course is a n inquiry-based course that aims to engage students i n cross-curricular conversations that explorer real-world topics and issues from multiple perspectives. Students are empowered to collect and analyze information with accuracy and consistency in order to craft and communicate arguments through the use of credible evidence.


Goals:

The goals of this course are to:

  • Engage students with college-level academics that challenge and focus on key skills necessary for completion of University
  • Fostering the skill for students to collect and analyze information with accuracy and consistency
  • Help students learn how to correctly synthesize information from multiple perspectives
  • Develop students ability to practice disciplined and scholarly research skills applied to relevant topics that they are indeed interested in.

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During this time of prioritizing the health of our students, staff and community, our class will be moved to an online format. Online instruction begin on Tuesday, 3/17. 

Mr. Zuvich’s class sessions will be using to main platforms for this instruction (not the typical Homework Webpage):

  • GoogleClassroom 
    • All students must familiarize themselves with this platform as this will be our main platform for scheduling, announcements, participation posts, assignments, etc.
    • You have all been invited to your specific class section using your school email ONLY.
    • Class Codes for each class period:
      • 4th: 4jrft2q
      • 5th: aaai7vy
      • 2nd: uceymsq
    • Instructions for Students (http://bit.ly/2vSYERQ)
  • Zoom (zoom.us)
    • Step by step Zoom instructions will be posted in our GoogleClassroom
    • This platform will allow direct virtual instruction. It is similar to FaceTime or Skype that will allow you to see our class lectures/instructions and will also provide the opportunity to ask questions in a "face-to-face" setting.
    • The URL for this specific class is: https://zoom.us/j/3520308172
    • Zoom use will be used for live attendance at the class start time. Immediately following log-in/attendance--we will carry on with our usual "class breakdown" for the day, prayer followed by the day's instruction.
    • Zoom will give us the opportunity to carry on with class as normal as possible--except you lucky ducks no longer have to change into PE clothes during this temporary change in instruction! :)

This is a time where communication is imperative. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, confusion, or have any questions at all PLEASE reach out as soon as possible ([email protected]). Get familiar with both formats--it's time to "Keep Calm and Carry On!"

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MUSIC CLAIM ASSIGNMENT
 
Please fill out the Chart for 5 songs
 

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IRR Submission
 
https://forms.gle/pfWGFGZSzfLmfB1P8

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Listen to one podcast and conduct a reflection (250 words minimum, Times new roman, typed)

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Photo Analysis project
 
Intro, Cite, Clarify, Explain, Conclude
 
2-3 paragraphs

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Quizlet for vocab test

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Credibility Current Event
1. HEadline, author name, Source, Date
2. 2-3 sentences on why the article is credible
3. 1 paragraph of a summary & one paragraph of reflection

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Identifying Perspectives WS

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Argument Article assignment. "The Argument Against Headphones"