AP Language and Composition Per. 6 (South Pasadena High School) //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698846/assignments/ Class Name: AP Language and Composition Per. 6 Instructor(s): Mark Afram en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/07/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4344887 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698846/assignments/ Class #43: Thursday, 6/2—Farewell Assembly

  1. Return miscellaneous papers
  2. 2 presentations
  3. String activity
  4. Yearbook signing, if time permits

 Homework:

  • Bring any/all textbooks to class for final exams

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  1. Collect research papers
  2. Return semester portfolios and journals
  3. 2 poetry presentations
  4. Read and annotate Belin’s “Night Travel”
  5. Start cooperative discussion (w/handout)

 Homework:

  • Finish work on poetry presentations, if needed

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Class #41: Thursday, 5/26

  1. Announcements:
    • All late work is due Friday, 5/27—no exceptions
    • Reminders re: poetry presentations
    • Letters of rec list will be compiled on Tues., 5/31
  2. Collect journals and complete self-evaluation sheets
  3. 2 poetry presentations
  4. Peer edit research paper rough drafts

Homework:

  • Final draft of research paper will be on Tues., 5/31
  • Submit research paper to Turnitin.com

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  1. Weekend highlights
  2. Announcements:
    • All late work is due Friday, 5/27—no exceptions
    • Reminder re: Open House presentations
    • Reminder re: Thursday poetry presentations
  3. Collect outlines
  4. Assemble portfolios
  5. P4 only: Finish SBAC testing
  6. Start poetry presentations—2
  7. Start typing rough draft, if time permits

 Homework:

  • Rough draft of research paper due Thurs., 5/26
  • Final journal check on Thurs., 5/26

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  1. Collect note-taking organizers
  2. Distribute “How to make an outline” handout
  3. Also, distribute poetry presentation rubric
  4. Finish English portion of SBAC
  5. If time permits, allow students to start work on outlines or poetry presentations

 Homework:

  • Finish typed outline for Tues., 5/24
  • Work on poetry presentations; first presentation begins Tues., 5/24

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Class #38: Wednesday, 5/18—SBAC Testing

  1. Continue w/SBAC testing
  2. Announcements:
    • Due dates for essay—see below
    • No late work accepted
    • Don’t worry about the database requirement
    • Poetry (and EC) sign-ups posted on Thursday, 5/19 @ 7:30 AM

Homework:

  • Continue w/note-taking organizer; 15 note cards due Fri., 5/20
  • Essay outline due Tues., 5/24
  • Rough draft due Thurs., 5/26
  • Final draft due Tues., 5/31

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  1. Administer SBAC test in class

 Homework:

  • Begin work on research project; this is your final exam
  • Note-taking organizer due Fri., 5/20

]]> Mon, 16 May 2016 14:33:35 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/16/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4328436 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698846/assignments/ Class #36: Thursday, 5/12

  1. 60 seconds
  2. Debrief AP exam
  3. Continue conversation of “If I should have a daughter”
    • How does she communicate her message?
    • What rhetorical strategies does she employ?
  4. Explain HW assignment: Write your own version of “If I should have a _________”
    • Message
    • Imagery
    • Puns/word play
    • Natural, conversational language
  5. Introduce poetry group project; presentations begin 5/24
  6. Meet in groups and choose 1st and 2nd choice poems
  7. SBAC classroom activity (20 minutes)

 Homework:

  • Write your own version of “If I should have a __________” in your journal for Mon., 5/16
  • First poetry presentation begins Tues., 5/24; sign-ups will be soon
  • SBAC next week

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  1. Weekend highlights
  2. 60 seconds
  3. Return misc. argument essays
  4. PPT grammar warm-up: passive vs. active voice
  5. Sample m-c practice: Questions 1—17 (in 20 minutes)
    • Review with elbow partners
    • Review as a class
  6. AP reminders whip-around
  7. Start poetry unit w/”If I should have a daughter” by Sarah Kay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0snNB1yS3IE
  8. Highlight key phrases
  9. Discussion:
    • What’s the message?
    • How does she communicate her message?
    • What rhetorical strategies does she employ?

 Homework:

  • R & R (rest and review)
  • Show up between 7—7:30 AM tomorrow (Wednesday) for breakfast and sax music!

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Class #34: Friday, 5/6

  1. Student of the Week
  2. 60 seconds
  3. Return argument essays
  4. Feedback on rhetorical analysis essay (w/clock partners)
    • Thesis statement and topic sentences
    • Quality of insights
    • Development of analysis
  5. Preparation PPT (w/sample green books)
  6. Review documents (novels, plays, articles, and essays)
    • Message?
    • Useful?
    • Why memorable?

Homework:


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