AP English Language and Composition-Period 6 Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
- Department
- English
- Description
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AP English Language and Composition is a year-long college-level course designed to advance students in their ability to develop critical thinking skills and to further gain confidence in their writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar review, and the writing process. This course will strengthen the effectiveness of writing through close reading and frequent practice at applying rhetorical strategies, analyzing information from source texts, and writing arguments. The student will become a critical reader of predominantly nonfiction works, including expository, argumentative, analytical, and personal texts from various authors and time periods. The emphasis of this course is to ensure that all students are familiar with the writing process and are able to write a clear, organized and interesting composition. Students will also gain confidence in their public speaking/oral presentation skills through several oral presentation projects. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP English Language and Composition examination in May. The student is required to complete all summer assignments, which will be collected on the first day of AP class in the fall.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Fri. 6/4/2021 - Synthesis Timed Prewrite: High School Drama Prompt
DIRECTIONS: Read the prompt and sources. Then complete as much as you can of the following pre-write. You may use the Synthesis Guide. You have 15 minutes to complete this exercise.
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Thurs. 5/27/2021 - Argument Timed Pre-write: Overrated Prompt
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and prompt. Then complete as much as you can of the following pre-write. You may use the Argument Guide. You have 10 minutes to complete this exercise.
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Tues. 5/25/2021 - Multiple Choice May #4
Welcome to your third session of Multiple Choice May! Today you will complete a timed multiple choice practice assessment. DO NOT complete this with your classmates and DO NOT cheat! You will receive participation credit for completing this, not points per question answered correctly.
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "5/25/2021 Multiple Choice May #4." There are two passage, one accompanied by 2 questions and the other by 3 questions. You will have 15 minutes to read both passages and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 10 am on Thursday, May 27 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "5/25/2021 Multiple Choice May #4." There are two passage, one accompanied by 2 questions and the other by 3 questions. You will have 15 minutes to read both passages and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 10 am on Thursday, May 27 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
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Tues. 5/25/2021 - RA Body Paragraph: Susan B Anthony Eulogy
DIRECTIONS: Depending on what you feel is necessary to recall our work from last class, reread the passage and prompt (titled “Susan B Anthony Eulogy Prompt”) as well as the timed pre-write work you completed on Thursday. Then write a body paragraph on a rhetorical choice of your choosing. You may use the Rhetorical Analysis Guide. You have 10 minutes to complete this exercise.
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Thurs. 5/20/2021 - RA Timed Prewrite: Susan B Anthony Eulogy
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and prompt (titled “Susan B Anthony Eulogy Prompt”). Then complete as much as you can of the following pre-write. You may use the Rhetorical Analysis Guide. You have 10 minutes to complete this exercise.
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Tues. 5/18/2021 - Multiple Choice May #3
Welcome to your third session of Multiple Choice May! Today you will complete a timed multiple choice practice assessment. DO NOT complete this with your classmates and DO NOT cheat! You will receive participation credit for completing this, not points per question answered correctly.
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "Multiple Choice May #3 5/18/2021." There is one passage and 5 accompanying questions. You will have 8 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 8 am on Thursday, May 20 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "Multiple Choice May #3 5/18/2021." There is one passage and 5 accompanying questions. You will have 8 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 8 am on Thursday, May 20 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
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Tues. 5/11/2021 - One Month 'Til Exam Time!
Your AP English Language Exam is less than one month away! Please listen to instructions in class today and wait to complete each document until you are prompt to do so.
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Tues. 5/4/2021 - Multiple Choice May #1
Welcome to your first session of Multiple Choice May! Today you will complete a timed multiple choice practice assessment. DO NOT complete this with your classmates and DO NOT cheat! You will receive participation credit for completing this, not points per question answered correctly.
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "5/4/2021 Multiple Choice May." There is one passage and 7 accompanying questions. You will have 10 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 8 am on Thursday, May 6 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "5/4/2021 Multiple Choice May." There is one passage and 7 accompanying questions. You will have 10 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
This is to be completed during class but the assessment will remain open until at 8 am on Thursday, May 6 in case anyone misses class or has technology difficulties during class.
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
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Thurs. 4/29/2021 - Synthesis Prompt Pt. 4
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Tues. 4/27/2021 - Synthesis Prompt Pt. 3
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Thurs. 4/22/2021 - Synthesis Prompt Pt. 2
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Tues. 4/20/2021 - Intro to Synthesis Prompt
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Fri. 4/16/2021 - Recorded Lesson #2
Today we will do some multiple choice practice! DO NOT complete this with your classmates and DO NOT cheat! You will receive participation credit for completing this, not points per question answered correctly. The purpose of this exercise is to allow you to practice for the AP exam. There is literally no reason to cheat (don't be lazy).
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "April 16, 2021 MC Practice." There is one passage and 15 accompanying questions. You will have 18 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
The assessment will become open at 10:45 am on Thursday April 15 and will close at 8 am on Tuesday April 20.
Once you finish answering the questions, review your results and complete the Google Form attached. (I hope you enjoy the header photo on the Google Form - it's me and our class pet.)
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
You can access the multiple choice assessment via AP Classroom. You may use the link below to log in. After logging in, select "Assessments" in the upper righthand corner and you will find a new assignment titled "April 16, 2021 MC Practice." There is one passage and 15 accompanying questions. You will have 18 minutes to read the passage and answer all of the questions. Move quickly and do not second guess yourself.
The assessment will become open at 10:45 am on Thursday April 15 and will close at 8 am on Tuesday April 20.
Once you finish answering the questions, review your results and complete the Google Form attached. (I hope you enjoy the header photo on the Google Form - it's me and our class pet.)
As always, if you have any difficulty with technology or any general questions, please reach out to me!
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Tues. 3/30/2021 - American Dream Synthesis Prompt Prewrite
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Wed. 4/14/2021 - Recorded Lesson #1
Attached below is:
1. A recording of me explaining today's assignment.
2. Written description of today's assignment. (Google Slides)
3. Link to directions to download the 2021 Digital AP Exam App.
Your assignment for today:
1. Finish the assignment from last class.
2. Download the 2021 Digital AP Exam App. Attach photo evidence of your completed download.
(The points you will receive on this assignment are for downloading the AP Exam App.)
1. A recording of me explaining today's assignment.
2. Written description of today's assignment. (Google Slides)
3. Link to directions to download the 2021 Digital AP Exam App.
Your assignment for today:
1. Finish the assignment from last class.
2. Download the 2021 Digital AP Exam App. Attach photo evidence of your completed download.
(The points you will receive on this assignment are for downloading the AP Exam App.)
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Thurs. 3/25/2021 - American Dream: Luck as a Contributor to Success
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Tues. 3/23/2021 - Argument In-Class Essay Review
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Thurs. 3/18/2021 - American Dream: Song Analysis
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Tues. 3/16/2021 - Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Address
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Thurs. 3/11/2021 - Barack Obama's 2004 DNC Speech
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Tues. 3/9/2021 - Intro to American Dream Unit
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Tues. 3/2/2021 - Argument Essay: Student Samples
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ARGUMENT IN-CLASS ESSAY
Attached below is the prompt for your essay, as well as a document for you to type your essay in. Here are your instructions:
1. Read the passage and prompt on the first document.
2. Write an essay on the second document answering the prompt from the first.
3. Submit here once completed.
4. Message me on Zoom to let me know you're done. I will confirm that I've received your submission and dismiss you.
*If you have ANY questions during the exam period, please message me via Zoom.*
1. Read the passage and prompt on the first document.
2. Write an essay on the second document answering the prompt from the first.
3. Submit here once completed.
4. Message me on Zoom to let me know you're done. I will confirm that I've received your submission and dismiss you.
*If you have ANY questions during the exam period, please message me via Zoom.*
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Thurs. 2/25/2021 - The Argument Prompt (Intro. and Concl.)
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Tues. 2/23/2021 - The Argument Prompt (Body Paragraphs)
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Wed. 2/17/2021 - Intro to Argument Prompt
Complete the following assignment as you follow along with today's lecture.
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Thurs. 2/11/2021 - "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Frederick Douglass
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Tues. 2/9/2021 - (Part 1) MLK "Letter..." Group Presentations
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Tues. 2/9/2021 - (Part 2) MLK "Letter..." Group Presentations
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Tues. 2/2/2021 - MLK "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
Follow the instructions as listed on the Learning Stations slides. You will need to access that document as well as the passage your group is assigned. Make a copy of the passage in order to annotate it.
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Thurs. 1/28/2021 (Part 2) - Letter of Appreciation
In anticipation for your Day of Prayer next week, we will write letters of appreciation to your parents or guardians. This assignment needs to be completed NO LATER than the listed due date.
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Thurs. 1/28/2021 (Part 1) - "Civil Disobedience" Thoreau Review
During the first half of class, we will review Henry David Thoreau's essay, "Civil Disobedience." As you follow along with the explanation, please complete the following assignment.
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Tues. 1/26/2021 - "Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau
Hello everyone! Today we are reading an excerpt from the essay "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau. Below are all the materials you will need to complete the assignment. To complete today's assignment, please watch the video I've recorded, which gives you a bit of history on the Transcendentalist movement. Then, open the Google Form and complete the first five questions while watching the YouTube video linked below. Then, read the essay (found as a PDF attachment below) and answer the last question on the Google Form. If you have any questions, please contact me via email or leave a comment on this assignment.
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Fri. 1/21/2021 - Intro to Civil Disobedience Unit
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Wed. 1/20/2021 - RA Essay Scoring REVIEW
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Thurs. 1/14/2021 - Essay Scoring Practice
Complete the essay scoring exercise attached below with your group. All directions can be found within the document. If your group has a question, do not hesitate to "request host" and I will be right in to assist you!
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Tues. 1/12/2021 - Burning the Old Year
Attached below is a Google Form we will use to do some personal reflection and goal setting. Be sure to complete this to receive credit for today's class session.
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FINAL EXAM
Attached below are the prompt for your essay, as well as a document for you to type your essay in. Here are your instructions:
1. Read the passage and prompt on the first document.
2. Write an essay on the second document answering the prompt from the first. You do NOT need to follow any specific document formatting.
3. Submit here once completed.
4. Message me on Zoom to let me know you're done. I will confirm that I've received your submission and dismiss you.
*If you have ANY questions during the exam period, please message me via Zoom.*
1. Read the passage and prompt on the first document.
2. Write an essay on the second document answering the prompt from the first. You do NOT need to follow any specific document formatting.
3. Submit here once completed.
4. Message me on Zoom to let me know you're done. I will confirm that I've received your submission and dismiss you.
*If you have ANY questions during the exam period, please message me via Zoom.*
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Fri. 12/11/2020 - Marie Kondo
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Wed. 12/9/2020 - Simplicity
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Thurs. 12/3/2020 - Amazon
Complete the following assignment with your group.
POST-CLASS NOTE: In order to receive full credit for this assignment, complete THREE sections in their entirety (pros and cons for three identities). AND answer both questions at the end.
POST-CLASS NOTE: In order to receive full credit for this assignment, complete THREE sections in their entirety (pros and cons for three identities). AND answer both questions at the end.
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Tues. 12/1/2020 - Intro to Consumerism
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Thurs. 11/19/2020 - Thanksgiving Essay Continuation
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Tues. 11/17/2020 - Thanksgiving Synthesis Essay
Complete the following assignment with your group.
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Fri. 11/13/2020 - Multiple Choice Review
You will complete two assignments today. Below are all the materials you will need. Here is what we will do today:
1. Complete a personal reflection on your experience with the multiple choice passage from last class. Compare the answer key below to your responses on AP Classroom. Then complete the Google Form to reflect on how you did.
2. Analyze the rhetorical situation of the first passage from the multiple choice practice using the Google Doc below.
1. Complete a personal reflection on your experience with the multiple choice passage from last class. Compare the answer key below to your responses on AP Classroom. Then complete the Google Form to reflect on how you did.
2. Analyze the rhetorical situation of the first passage from the multiple choice practice using the Google Doc below.
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Tues. 11/10/2020 - Intro to Multiple Choice
Attached below are two materials for two different assignments:
1. We will complete the Rhetorical Analysis Check In Google Form at the beginning of class.
2. You will use the link to AP Classroom to complete a multiple choice practice assessment at the end of class.
1. We will complete the Rhetorical Analysis Check In Google Form at the beginning of class.
2. You will use the link to AP Classroom to complete a multiple choice practice assessment at the end of class.
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Thurs. 11/5/2020 - AP Lang Awards: Acceptance Speech Peer Review
Submit your peer review here. Be sure to share this document with your partner so they can make corrections to their speech. Finally, remember to submit your final draft before next class (Tuesday, November 10). You can submit your final version below in the "Quizzes, Tests, and Essay" Section.
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SUBMIT YOUR AP LANG AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH HERE
Submit your final draft of your acceptance speech here. Contact me with any questions!
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Tues. 11/3/2020 - AP Lang Awards: Intro to Step 4
SUBMIT YOUR ROUGH DRAFT HERE
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Tues. 10/27/2020 - AP Lang Awards: Step 3
Attached are instructions for today's assignment. You need to submit a paragraph explaining your choice for your partner's award as well as an award to present to your partner. Submit both to this assignment for grading.
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Thurs. 10/29/2020 - "The Raven" ESCAPE ROOM
Below are the materials you need to complete today's escape room. Use the actual room (Google Slide with picture of library) to search for clues. Use the Google Form to answer questions and execute your escape. Access the PDF of "The Raven" to answer Close Reading Questions. Contact Ms. Scogs with any questions along the way!
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Thurs. 10/22/2020 - AP Lang Awards: Step 2
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Tues. 10/20/2020 - AP Lang Awards: Step 1
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Thurs. 10/15/2020 - Analyzing Faulkner's Speech
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Tues. 10/13/2020 - William Faulkner Acceptance Speech
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Thurs. 10/8/2020 - Learning Stations: William Faulkner Acceptance Speech
Complete the following assignment with your group in breakout rooms.
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Tues. 10/6/2020 - Thesis Workshop
Below are two assignments:
1. A self reflection to be completed at the beginning of class
2. A thesis workshop worksheet to be completed at the end of class
1. A self reflection to be completed at the beginning of class
2. A thesis workshop worksheet to be completed at the end of class
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Thurs. 10/1/2020 - Abigail Adams RA Guide Peer Review
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Tues. 9/29/2020 - Rhetorical Analysis Essay Breakdown
For this assignment, you will use the Abigail Adams prompt from last week to practice the process of the pre-writing stage that occurs when preparing to write a Rhetorical Analysis essay. You will need to access the prompt I gave you last week to complete the assignment. On this new document, you must identify the elements of the rhetorical situation, write a thesis, and identify which rhetorical choices you wish to discuss in your essay. I recommend referencing the Rhetorical Analysis Guide (found at the top of the page under "Links and Resources") if you need any further guidance.
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Thurs. 9/24/2020 - Abigail Adams Letter
Answer the following question by writing a paragraph:
Write a paragraph of self-reflection. Did this passage make sense to you on first read? What elements stood out when you first read it? Now that you’ve heard an explanation, which elements and choices stand out to you?
Write a paragraph of self-reflection. Did this passage make sense to you on first read? What elements stood out when you first read it? Now that you’ve heard an explanation, which elements and choices stand out to you?
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Tues. 9/22/2020 - Writing Body Paragraphs
Please use the document provided below to practice writing a body paragraph analyzing a choice made in Fast Food Nation. Reference the presentation from today if you need a bit of guidance. And feel free to email me if needed!
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Thurs. 9/17/2020 - Identifying Choices
Your homework is attached below. Please email me if you need any further explanation.
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Tues. 9/15/2020 - Rhetorical Situation of Disney Music
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Wed. 9/9/2020 - Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, and Logos)
Today in class, we began with a Check In to see how everyone is doing with SPACE CAT. Then, we learned about the three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. If you were not in class, please first complete the Check In (Google Form), then complete the assignment (Fast Food Nation Appeals Practice).
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Fri. 9/11/2020 - Rhetorical Appeals Skits
Submit your group's script here!
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Thurs. 9/3/2020 - Further SPACE CAT Practice (Fast Food Nation)
The document below contains a passage and prompt to analyze the tone of Fast Food Nation. If you do not complete the assignment in class, please finish it as homework.
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Tues. 9/1/2020 - Rhetorical Situation (SPACE CAT)
Complete the following graphic organizer with information pertaining to "Fast Food Nation." This is your first opportunity to identify the rhetorical situation of a text. We will be doing LOTS more of this throughout the year! Take a look at today's Powerpoint if you need some help or reminders.
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Tues. 9/1/2020 - Fast Food Nation Mini Quiz
Please complete the Google Form below. This counts as a quiz grade.
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Thurs. 8/27/2020 - The Danger of a Single Story
Today in class, we completed this Google Form in three parts. If you missed class today, please complete this form to the best of your abilities. There are three sections: personal warm up questions, research questions, and video viewing questions. Please complete the first section using your personal responses, complete the second section using the Powerpoint posted for today, and complete the video viewing questions while watching the video linked above. If you have any questions regarding this assignment, please contact me as soon as possible.
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Tues. 8/25/2020 - Personal Reflections
Today in class, we completed the Beginning of the Year Personal Reflection after our presentation on the class of AP Language. For homework, please complete the Productivity Self Reflection.
If you were not in class, please complete both the Beginning of the Year Personal Reflection and the Productivity Self Reflection to receive credit for this assignment.
If you were not in class, please complete both the Beginning of the Year Personal Reflection and the Productivity Self Reflection to receive credit for this assignment.
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Thurs. 8/20/2020 - Course Policy Statement
The purpose of this assignment is to receive your acknowledgement that you and your parent or guardian have read, understood, and agree to abide by the classroom policies and expectations as described in the Course Policy Statement. You will receive 10 points total for this 2-part assignment, meaning each half is worth 5 points. You must complete both of the following in order to receive full credit:
1. Complete the Google Form attached. These are the questions asked at the end of the Course Policy Statement that will help me get to know you.
2. Obtain parent or guardian recognition that they have read the Course Policy Statement. They may print and sign the last page of the document attached below, rewrite the phrase on the last page on a blank sheet of paper and sign it, or send me an email. You only need to complete one of those options in order to receive credit.
1. Complete the Google Form attached. These are the questions asked at the end of the Course Policy Statement that will help me get to know you.
2. Obtain parent or guardian recognition that they have read the Course Policy Statement. They may print and sign the last page of the document attached below, rewrite the phrase on the last page on a blank sheet of paper and sign it, or send me an email. You only need to complete one of those options in order to receive credit.
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