First hour -- the early risers faced with writing prompts at 7:25 a.m.
Fourth hour -- my pun-filled, collaborative, clever, drill-hating favorites.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Creeping out of AP Lang
What a year we had in AP Lang! Starting with a bunch of Overachieving Outlying Biblical Cinderella Freaks and ending with Creepy Yellow Wallpaper, we have learned rhetorical strategies, close reading skills, allusions, tone, and argumentative writing. Best wishes as you head to your next English class, next writing assignment, next educational opportunity!
First hour -- the early risers faced with writing prompts at 7:25 a.m.
Second hour -- the class finding its voice and growing in confidence with each prompt.
Fourth hour -- my pun-filled, collaborative, clever, drill-hating favorites.
Seventh hour -- my energized film stars creating a vibrant, active environment.
First hour -- the early risers faced with writing prompts at 7:25 a.m.
Fourth hour -- my pun-filled, collaborative, clever, drill-hating favorites.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
The Big Day
AP Langers, you are ready for the test tomorrow! Keep in mind all the tips and strategies that we have utilized during class all year. When you walk into the testing room tomorrow, you are to envision 5's and not any lower number. I wish you all the best on the test, and I can't wait to hear all about your experience!
Lucy Books
I just finished book inventory for Autobiography of a Face and Truth and Beauty, and it looks like a few copies of each book are still out and about with you. If you still have one - or both - of these books, do return by the end of the week.
Monday, May 9, 2016
2 Days To Go...
It is surreal that after eight months of anadiplosis, jingoism, and hypophora, that our class is coming to its conclusion.
Today's features were the components of the test: MC, synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation.
As you know, process of elimination and close reading are the two most important tips for the MC portion. Make sure that you close read difficult passages and don't give up on a passage -- unless you have minutes left and need to pick a "letter of the day" to finish up. To prep for the MC, review your rhetorical toolbox and tone words.
For synthesis, make sure to incorporate a minimum of 3 selections of evidence in your argument. And, use that evidence to support YOUR claim and YOUR argument. I am emphasizing the second person to remind you that the topic sentences should still retain your point of view and perception of argument.
For rhetorical analysis, tie everything back to the author's purpose. And, when I say "purpose," do not just write the word. Instead, clarify why the author is writing (to garner sympathy from the audience, to inspire them to do well on the AP test). Review your rhetorical toolbox terms -- the same ones come up in multiple passages: anaphora, hypophora, pathos, ethos, logos, types of diction, types of tone, types of syntax, analogies, metaphors, parallelism, and REPETITION. Please spell REPETITION correctly.
For argument, center everything around your claim. Drop a counterclaim quickly and then use the rebuttal to bring in your last example of evidence. If you have the time and the love of the prompt, use clever examples to support the claim. Argument is about organization (claim, evidence, warrant, c/c, rebuttal, conclusion) and voice (diction, originality of example).
Remember, you are all 5's and capable of writing 5-level work. Our motto from Mr. Hiddleston rings true: "I try to convert pressure into excitement."Energy! Energy! Energy! REPETITION!
Today's features were the components of the test: MC, synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation.
As you know, process of elimination and close reading are the two most important tips for the MC portion. Make sure that you close read difficult passages and don't give up on a passage -- unless you have minutes left and need to pick a "letter of the day" to finish up. To prep for the MC, review your rhetorical toolbox and tone words.
For synthesis, make sure to incorporate a minimum of 3 selections of evidence in your argument. And, use that evidence to support YOUR claim and YOUR argument. I am emphasizing the second person to remind you that the topic sentences should still retain your point of view and perception of argument.
For rhetorical analysis, tie everything back to the author's purpose. And, when I say "purpose," do not just write the word. Instead, clarify why the author is writing (to garner sympathy from the audience, to inspire them to do well on the AP test). Review your rhetorical toolbox terms -- the same ones come up in multiple passages: anaphora, hypophora, pathos, ethos, logos, types of diction, types of tone, types of syntax, analogies, metaphors, parallelism, and REPETITION. Please spell REPETITION correctly.
For argument, center everything around your claim. Drop a counterclaim quickly and then use the rebuttal to bring in your last example of evidence. If you have the time and the love of the prompt, use clever examples to support the claim. Argument is about organization (claim, evidence, warrant, c/c, rebuttal, conclusion) and voice (diction, originality of example).
Remember, you are all 5's and capable of writing 5-level work. Our motto from Mr. Hiddleston rings true: "I try to convert pressure into excitement."Energy! Energy! Energy! REPETITION!
Term "Test" for AP Lang - Do Read for Clarifications!
As we were rushed last week with testing, we did not have the opportunity to discuss the Term Test for those students not taking the official AP exam on Wednesday. Hence, there were some questions and some concerns that you may have had over the weekend.
After discussing the assignment with students and receiving feedback from you directly (feedback came from testers and non-testers as a sample group), I wanted to clarify what this will be and how it will be for those not taking the exam.
The term "test" will cover 50 terms that are quite familiar to you -- rhetorical toolbox and tone words that we use over and over again. Ergo, you are not required to memorize anything new although I would highly recommend reviewing beforehand. I have also lowered the number to 50 as this is a more feasible assignment during class time.
This will be valued 50 points and will be a classwork grade. If you recall from our syllabus, the classwork grade covers daily work. Hence, the grade will not be added to your performance (prompts) and final grades.
I was not going to tell you this part --- I like to keep one surprise for you, but some of you may feel nerves about the activity --- but the term "test" will be a group assignment as well. This is meant to be an activity for the class and not a penalty for those not taking the exam.
I apologize if this was not made clearly last week, and I appreciate any questions that you have for me. As you are aware, my goal is for you to excel in AP Lang and all classes.
Don't forget that your extra credit points will be added in your grade this week! Make sure you gain as many tally points as possible in the next 2 days!
After discussing the assignment with students and receiving feedback from you directly (feedback came from testers and non-testers as a sample group), I wanted to clarify what this will be and how it will be for those not taking the exam.
The term "test" will cover 50 terms that are quite familiar to you -- rhetorical toolbox and tone words that we use over and over again. Ergo, you are not required to memorize anything new although I would highly recommend reviewing beforehand. I have also lowered the number to 50 as this is a more feasible assignment during class time.
This will be valued 50 points and will be a classwork grade. If you recall from our syllabus, the classwork grade covers daily work. Hence, the grade will not be added to your performance (prompts) and final grades.
I was not going to tell you this part --- I like to keep one surprise for you, but some of you may feel nerves about the activity --- but the term "test" will be a group assignment as well. This is meant to be an activity for the class and not a penalty for those not taking the exam.
I apologize if this was not made clearly last week, and I appreciate any questions that you have for me. As you are aware, my goal is for you to excel in AP Lang and all classes.
Don't forget that your extra credit points will be added in your grade this week! Make sure you gain as many tally points as possible in the next 2 days!
Friday, May 6, 2016
Final Part IV
Now, the AP final is my homework. After finishing the last prompt, we will go over scores on Monday and have a review - with the buzzers - on Tuesday.
As mentioned in several blog posts, prep sessions are available before and after school on Monday and Tuesday to add to your AP Lang ethos. Know your rhetorical strategies, tone words, modes of discourse, fallacies, and everything else that involves AP Lang jargon. The more confidence you have in these elements, the more confidence you will have on the multiple choice and rhetorical analysis portion of the exam.
For anyone not taking the exam next week, you will have the 100 term test, which we will be taken either during the block on Wednesday/Thursday or during Tuesday's class review.
As mentioned in several blog posts, prep sessions are available before and after school on Monday and Tuesday to add to your AP Lang ethos. Know your rhetorical strategies, tone words, modes of discourse, fallacies, and everything else that involves AP Lang jargon. The more confidence you have in these elements, the more confidence you will have on the multiple choice and rhetorical analysis portion of the exam.
For anyone not taking the exam next week, you will have the 100 term test, which we will be taken either during the block on Wednesday/Thursday or during Tuesday's class review.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The Next 4-5 Classes
AP Langers, I thought you would like the daily itineraries in print.
Friday = Argumentation Prompt (43 minutes timed)
Monday = Review MC, Prompts, Overall AP Lang Score
Tuesday = Tally Sheets
Wednesday = AP Exam
Post-Test = American Lit - the expedited version - covering Native American oral tradition, Puritan speeches & poetry, The Crucible, Romanticism, Transcendentialism, Dark Romanticism featuring The Scarlet Letter and Poe, Dickinson, "The Yellow Wallpaper, " and The Harlem Renaissance.
Reminders:
Friday = Argumentation Prompt (43 minutes timed)
Monday = Review MC, Prompts, Overall AP Lang Score
Tuesday = Tally Sheets
Wednesday = AP Exam
Post-Test = American Lit - the expedited version - covering Native American oral tradition, Puritan speeches & poetry, The Crucible, Romanticism, Transcendentialism, Dark Romanticism featuring The Scarlet Letter and Poe, Dickinson, "The Yellow Wallpaper, " and The Harlem Renaissance.
Reminders:
- There are still many of you "passing" on rhetorical strategy definitions and terms. All of these terms have been utilized in class since August. You need to review and study these to help you on the Multiple Choice and Rhetorical Analysis passages.
- There are 6 prep sessions remaining on the schedule. This is an opportunity to practice multiple choice, study terms, and add to your tally sheets.
- Any student not taking the AP Lang exam next week will be required to take a 100 term test covering strategies, fallacies, tones, vocabulary, and allusions. For first hour, this will occur on the test day, May 11. Second, fourth, and seventh hour students have the choice to take this test on Tuesday, May 10, while we review during class time or during class on May 11/12, while we begin our study of American Literature.
And, in case you were wondering, my lucky desk did work: 50/55. (I am perturbed that I forgot to answer one -- I should have had a 51! Urgh!)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Final Part III
For our block days, we are completing the MC section of the final exam.
Remember, if you need additional prep for the exam next week, the morning and after school sessions are available for study time.
Remember, if you need additional prep for the exam next week, the morning and after school sessions are available for study time.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Voting Concludes
I know this is as exciting as the actual AP Lit test tomorrow. Here are the top 5 shoes according to all of the AP classes.
1st place: #11 Charlotte Olympia's Dotty 125
2nd place: #3 Aquazzura Bridal
3rd place: #1 Alexander McQueen Skull Booties
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Prep Sessions
While I was talking with a former student in the hall today, she told me that a friend wanted to know how she scored a 4 on the AP Lang exam. Her response was to study test prep books, cards, and materials to have stronger ethos for the multiple choice and writing portions. She also mentioned that attending prep sessions helped her as well. When I told her that no AP Lang students had taken advantage of this option yet, she was shocked.
There are only a few prep sessions remaining:
Morning Sessions starting at 6:50: May 5, 6, 9, 10
Afternoon Sessions starting at 2:30: May 4, 6, 9, 10
All sessions will feature multiple choice practice and cards, which will be added to your tally sheets.
As indicated in class and on a previous blog post, the person with the most tallies will earn 76 extra credit points for his or her effort during and outside of class.
There are only a few prep sessions remaining:
Morning Sessions starting at 6:50: May 5, 6, 9, 10
Afternoon Sessions starting at 2:30: May 4, 6, 9, 10
All sessions will feature multiple choice practice and cards, which will be added to your tally sheets.
As indicated in class and on a previous blog post, the person with the most tallies will earn 76 extra credit points for his or her effort during and outside of class.
Final Part II
As the live test approaches in 8 days, we are continuing the full test with Question 2 today. If you are absent, you will need to make this up by the end of the week during another AP class or after school on Friday.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Final I
Today was part I of your final full AP Lang tests. If absent, you will need to formalize plans for taking this portion of the exam.
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