AP Past Weeks
Week of 8-3-20 through 8-7-20
Monday:
No School. Teachers report.
Homework: .
Tuesday:
No School. Teachers prep.
Homework: .
Wednesday: (All Classes meet on Canvas)
Students will meet on Zoom where we will discuss platforms to be used and how to navigate my Canvas pages. Students will access a Google Doc on which they will check in for attendance--the following days for attendance will take place as students are given access to the Zoom for the day.
Homework: Familiarize yourself with Canvas and my website.
Thursday: (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Period Meet)
Students will start with a warm-up activity on Zoom while attendance is taken. Students will go into breakout rooms to complete their Canvas Discussion assignment. Then we will come together and discuss. We will then begin discussion of one of the quick and easy ways to deconstruct an argument: SOAPSTone. Students will begin reading "Why Don't We Know Who the Coronavirus Victims Are?" We will read and discuss. Once finished, students will be placed in breakout rooms to complete their SOAPSTone on a Google Doc and upload to Canvas--Due by Friday morning at 8:05am.
Homework: Be sure to complete your SOAPSTone and upload to Canvas by tomorrow morning.
Friday: (4th, 5th, & 6th Period Meet)
No AP English Lang today. Finish your "Tell Me About Yourself". Students will complete an Argument Essay response in relation to the Ibram X. Kendi article from yesterday--Due Tuesday of next week on Canvas by 8:05am.
Homework: Finish "About Yourself" video and Argument Essay.
Week of 8-10-20 through 8-14-20
Summer Assignments due on August 27th
Monday:
Teachers report. Students check-in with 2nd Period teacher at 12:15 p.m.--my students will connect on Zoom. Teachers have office hours from 12:35-2:35. Check your Canvas to see what teachers have to offer.
Homework: Keep an eye on your "To Do" List.
Tuesday: (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Period Meet)
Students will deconstruct visual rhetoric in the chat while I take attendance. Students will then go over the Gauntlet assignment in which they will deconstruct their essay--check Canvas for instructions. We will then review the 6pt rubric for the Argument essay. Students will give themselves a score and a brief justification, directly on their essay. We will go over turnitin.com and why it is necessary to use it.
Homework: Students will read "How Should One Read a Book?" by Virginia Woolf (Be sure to scroll down on the webpage). Annotate and respond to her use of powerful diction (word choice) and phrases and its affect on you in your understanding of yourself as a reader; have a conversation with the text, with Woolf as you respond in your annotations.
Wednesday: (4th, 5th, & 6th Period Meet)
No Class.
Homework: Work on essay revision and "How Should One Read a Book?". Get signed up on turnitin.com. Class ID: 25617206 Enrollment Key: u2rocks
Thursday: (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Period Meet)
Students will pick up their textbooks today. No class will meet. However, continuing revising the Argument essay.
Homework: Be sure to complete your annotations for "How Should One Read a Book?" by Virginia Woolf.
Friday: (4th, 5th, & 6th Period Meet)
No Class.
Homework: Read & Annotate "Listening" by Eudora Welty. Print and annotate --the same way as you did for Virginia Woolf's piece on "reading". Prepare for discussion on Tuesday. Finish highlighting and revising your Argument essay by Tuesday and upload to turnitin.com.
Week of 1-3-22 through 1-7-22
Monday:
Students will work with the AP prompts from the final: synthesis, analysis, and argument. Students will paraphrase each prompt to make sure everyone is understanding the expectations of each prompt. Students will view and deconstruct their own First Choice essay from the final. Students will use the Gauntlet sheet to deconstruct their essay. With time remaining, we will focus particularly on the analysis essay (rhetorical strategy deconstruction). Students will focus on the wording in the 9pt rubric to determine course of action to improve their Question #2 essay.
Homework: Complete work on 2nd and 3rd choice essay by Friday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through and assess the Question #2 essays. Students will practice their critical reading and assessment of AP essays using the 6pt rubric. Students will readdress their understanding of rhetorical devices verses strategies. We will discuss key strategies that may have been analyzed. We will read through sample essays and practice scoring them in preparation for revisions due Friday.
Homework: Students will finish assessment of each of their timed writings from the final. Students will revise their 1st Choice essay--due Friday at 9:05am.
Wednesday:
Students will tackle the reading and assessing of the Question #3 essays from the final. Students will use the 6pt rubric for the assessment, practicing using the rubric and specific evidence from the essay to connect the score to the rubric.
Homework: Work on essays from the final--all due Friday.
Thursday:
Students will read and assess essays from the Question #1 prompt from the final. Students will again use the 6pt rubric to make connections between the essay content and score on the rubric.
Homework: Finish all essays--just finish handwriting 2nd and 3rd choice essays. For the 1st choice essay, highlight all changes made: one color for all added content, one color for all grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Bring 2nd and 3rd choice essays to class.
Friday:
Students will assess each other's 2nd and 3rd choice essays from the final using the 6pt rubric that we discussed this week. We will aim for two assessments of each essay; however, if we only have time for one of each, this will have to do.
Homework: Revise Best Essay from the final, and highlight all changes from the original draft. Upload the essay to Canvas by Tuesday before school starts. Bring original essay to class.
1-10-22 through 1-14-22
Monday:
We will complete an AP Classroom assignment to work on time management and practice with weak areas of the multiple choice. We will work on a Passage with Documentation--due Tuesday of next week. We will then discuss the Question #2 requirement according to the overview from AP Readers.
Homework: Revise 2nd and 3rd choice essay by Friday. Highlight all changes and upload to Canvas. Revise the best essay by tomorrow. Highlight all changes and upload to Canvas.
Tuesday: (Switch Tuesday and Wednesday)
Students will work in groups of 4. Students will read through a Q #2 passage and deconstruct the prompt and strategies present. Students will discuss how to attack this prompt if they were faced with this on their exam. They will do this for 6 consecutive rotations in preparation for their first Q #2 essay on Thursday.
Homework: Students will work on their essays.
Wednesday:
Students will tackle another Passage with Documentation in class. Students will work independently for 10 minutes. Then they will discuss for five minutes. We will also read a quick article and discuss its merits and analyze for strategy. (click here for the article)
Homework: Work on essays from the final--due Friday and Tuesday.
Thursday:
Students will write their first cold Question #2 essay in class.
Homework: Finish essays--Upload both essays to Canvas by tomorrow at 9:30am.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday. Students will complete an Applied Practice with Documentation in class.
Homework: Complete applied practice by Tuesday and upload to Canvas. Monday is a holiday.
1-17-22 through 1-21-22
Of Mice and Men text (click here)
Monday:
NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Homework: Finish justifications for applied practice passage #9 and upload to Canvas.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the 2012 Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their next Question #2.
Homework: Work on Unit 5 AP Classroom at your own pace--due Sunday, Jan 23 by 5:00pm.
Wednesday:
Students will pick up Of Mice and Men.
Homework: Students will continue work with AP Classroom. Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3 in OMAM by Friday.
Thursday:
Students will write their second cold Question #2 essay in class.
Homework: Students will finish reading Chps 1, 2, & 3 in OMAM.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will view a clip from OMAM to garner ideas about the text and how the visual may enhance our understanding.
Homework: Complete the entire reading of OMAM. Be ready for a Socratic Seminar on Monday. Prepare topics for discussion and questions to spark discussion.
Week of 1-24-22 through 1-28-22
Monday:
Students will conduct a Socratic Seminar about OMAM, noting key concepts as the treatment and view of women, treatment and view of mental health, themes of isolation and loneliness, human condition of fear, friendship, and othering. We will also deconstruct biblical allusions, animal archetypes, and Steinbeck's choice of ending.
Homework: None.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their next Question #2.
Homework: None.
Wednesday:
Students will conduct a scavenger hunt in which they will answer questions about the time period of the 1920s--a chance at extra credit.
Homework: Students in 4th period will read "Winter Dreams"-make a mental note of style, structure, and subject (content). Read by Friday--be ready to discuss.
Thursday:
Students will write their last Question #2 in class.
Homework: Students will finish reading "Winter Dreams" by tomorrow.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will read and discuss "Top 1% of U.S. Earners Now Hold More Wealth Than All of the Middle Class". Note the purpose and key strategies.
Homework: View "The One Percent" on YouTube and note what defines the 1%. Also note how we have income disparity in our country.
Week of 1-31-22 through 2-4-22
Monday:
Students will finish discussion of the wealth gap by beginning to view "The One Percent" documentary. Note purpose and key strategies and evidence of those strategies.
Homework: Finish viewing the documentary by Wednesday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their last Question #2.
Homework: Finish viewing the documentary and taking key notes.
Wednesday:
Students will return OMAM and pick up Gatsby. We will begin reading and discussing Chapter 1, focusing on Nick Carraway as a reliable narrator. We will discuss the circumstances of his upbringing and connections to the videos we viewed. Discuss elements of "Winter Dreams" and how there is an echo of these concepts in Gatsby.
Homework: Students will finish reading Chapter 1--prepare for discussion.
Thursday:
Students will complete their last Q#2 Rhetorical Analysis essay.
Homework: Students will read Chapter 2.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Discuss key elements of Chapter 2, including some specifics about Nick Carraway as a character.
Homework: Read Chapters 3-4 in Gatsby.
Week of 2-7-22 through 2-11-22
Monday:
Students will discuss key elements of Chapters 3 & 4. We will analyze Owl Eyes and suspicious aspects of Gatsby's character. We will then complete an applied practice for Chapter 4.
Homework: Read Chapter 5 of Gatsby.
Tuesday:
Students will discuss the use of time and weather in Chapter 5 and Fitzgerald's argument. What ideas do you think Fitzgerald reflect about what Gatsby symbolizes in American society or even part of the human condition? Start reading Chapter 6.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter 6 in Gatsby.
Wednesday:
Students will discuss how Gatsby reinvented himself. We will then read "How It Feels to be Colored Me" by Zora Neale Hurston and how her perspective may reflect a bit of Mr. Jay Gatsby. We will also discuss how Zora's perspective differs from Jay Gatsby' perspective on the world.
Homework: Students will read Chapter 7--prepare for discussion.
Thursday:
We will then discuss the elements of Chapter 7. Weather becomes a factor again. Also, we have reached fall: how does this reflect Fitzgerald's final thoughts about his argument in the novel?
Homework: Students will read Chapter 8.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will complete an in-class applied practice quiz. Discuss key elements of Chapter 8, including following George Wilson's movements through the chapter.
Homework: Finish Gatsby. Complete Unit 6 on AP Classroom.
Week of 2-21-22 through 2-25-22
Monday:
No School.
Homework: Bring in sources for Question #1 Group prompt.
Tuesday:
Students will continue working in their group on the Question #1 Group Generated prompt. Students need to finalize the Writing Situation and Directions wording. Additionally, students should finalize their agreement on the sources picked to supplement prompt. Each group member needs to properly format their source and provide a short italicized blurb that briefly introduces the source--no more than one sentence. Begin watching Gatsby.
Homework: Finish AP Classroom Unit 4-6 Review by Friday morning at 9:15am.
Wednesday:
Students will briefly work in their groups on the Question #1 Group Generated prompt. Students will return to viewing Gatsby.
Homework: Complete AP Classroom Unit 4-6 Review by Friday morning at 9:15am.
Thursday:
Students will finish viewing Gatsby. Then all groups will finalize details on their Question #1 Prompt and sources in preparation for guiding their peers through discussion of the prompt and sources.
Homework: Students will finish AP Classrom Unit 4-6 Review by 9:15am tomorrow. Students will prepare to deliver lesson around Question #1 Group prompt.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will begin delivering the Question #1 (Synthesis) group prompts. Students should call on their peers to read their Writing Situtation and Writing Directions. Then they will work at tables facilitating discussion of sources for the prompt--students should discuss objectivity, bias, relevance, skewed results of polls, etc. Students should discuss how to use the sources in support or as a counter.
Homework: Read the attached article about Immigrant Success in Education from the Times.
Week of 2-28-22 through 3-4-22
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday--10 minutes. Watch Gatsby.
Homework: Read the article from the weekend.
Tuesday:
Students will delivery more Question #1 lessons in preparation for Thursday's first cold synthesis.
Homework: Read "The Good Daughter" by Caroline Hwang in preparation for reading Joy Luck Club.
Wednesday:
Students will continue lessons on Question #1 Group Generated prompt. Students will return to viewing Gatsby if needed.
Homework: None.
Thursday:
Students will complete an in-class Question #1 prompt.
Homework: Students will read "Why They Excel" by Fox Butterfield in preparation for Joy Luck Club.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will finish delivering the Question #1 (Synthesis) group prompts. Pick up Joy Luck Club
Homework: Read chapter 1 "The Joy Luck Club".
Week of 2-14-22 through 2-18-22
Monday:
No School.
Homework: Finish reading Gatsby through Chapter 9. Finish AP Classroom by tomorrow at 5:00pm.
Tuesday:
Students will complete another applied practice, practice. Students will discuss key aspects to Chapter 9. We will discuss another clip for our synthesis essay for Gatsby: click HERE for PBS film clip. Students will discuss at their tables how Gatsby connects with the concept of the wealth gap of today. Students should also find a source of their own to compliment their approach to the Gatsby essay. Here are the sources: CBS Mornings News Clip, Pew Research & Trends in Income and Wealth Inequality, "Top 1% of U.S. Earners Now Hold More Wealth Than All of the Middle Class", The One Percent, PBS clip, Gatsby, and student source.
Homework: Finish AP Classroom Unit 6 by tomorrow.
Wednesday:
Students will share their plans to tackle the Gatsby essay for this Thursday. We will discuss the value of each source and how each would support the stance a student takes on the topic. Students will also form groups to work on Question #1 topics for lesson on this type of essay. Students will discuss the development of the "Writing Situation" and the "Writing Directions". Additionally, they will determine which sources they want to use--each student is required to bring a source for which they will be the experts. Create a Google Doc on which all group members may work.
Homework: Organize sources for tomorrow's essay.
Thursday:
Students will type their Gatsby synthesis essay and upload to Canvas.
Homework: Students will find one article, visual graphic, and/or political cartoon that addresses the topic they are discussing for the Question #1 prompts.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will return to the Question #1 (Synthesis) groups, where they should make a definitive decision on their topic and draft their Writing Situtation and Writing Directions. Sources needed to be completely decided by Tuesday.
Homework: Bring in sources for Question #1 prompt by Tuesday.
Week of 1-9-23 through 1-13-23
Monday:
Students will work with the AP prompts from the final: synthesis, analysis, and argument. Students will paraphrase each prompt to make sure everyone is understanding the expectations of each prompt. Students will view and deconstruct their own First Choice essay from the final. Students will use the Gauntlet sheet to deconstruct their essay. With time remaining, we will focus particularly on the analysis essay (rhetorical strategy deconstruction). Students will focus on the wording in the 9pt rubric to determine course of action to improve their Question #2 essay.
Homework: Complete work on 2nd and 3rd choice essay by Friday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through and assess the Question #2 essays. Students will practice their critical reading and assessment of AP essays using the 6pt rubric. Students will readdress their understanding of rhetorical devices verses strategies. We will discuss key strategies that may have been analyzed. We will read through sample essays and practice scoring them in preparation for revisions due Friday.
Homework: Students will finish assessment of each of their timed writings from the final. Students will revise their 1st Choice essay--due Friday at 9:05am.
Wednesday:
Students will tackle the reading and assessing of the Question #3 essays from the final. Students will use the 6pt rubric for the assessment, practicing using the rubric and specific evidence from the essay to connect the score to the rubric.
Homework: Work on essays from the final--all due Friday.
Thursday:
Students will read and assess essays from the Question #1 prompt from the final. Students will again use the 6pt rubric to make connections between the essay content and score on the rubric.
Homework: Finish all essays--just finish handwriting 2nd and 3rd choice essays. For the 1st choice essay, highlight all changes made: one color for all added content, one color for all grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Bring 2nd and 3rd choice essays to class.
Friday:
Students will assess each other's 2nd and 3rd choice essays from the final using the 6pt rubric that we discussed this week. We will aim for two assessments of each essay; however, if we only have time for one of each, this will have to do.
Homework: Revise Best Essay from the final, and highlight all changes from the original draft. Upload the essay to Canvas by Tuesday before school starts. Bring original essay to class.
Week of 1-16-23 through 1-20-23
Monday:
No School.
Homework: Work on best essay; revise and highlight changes; complete by Wednesday.
Tuesday:
We will complete an AP Classroom assignment to work on time management and practice with weak areas of the multiple choice. We will then discuss the Question #2 requirement according to the overview from AP Readers. Students will receive back their 2nd & 3rd best essays from the final.
Homework: Revise Best Essay from the final, and highlight all changes from the original draft. Upload the essay to Canvas by Wednesday before school starts. Bring original essay to class. Work on revisions for 2nd & 3rd best essays.
Wednesday:
Students will work in groups of 4. Students will read through a Q #2 passage and deconstruct the prompt and strategies present. Students will discuss how to attack this prompt if they were faced with this on their exam. They will do this for 6 consecutive rotations in preparation for their first Q #2 essay on Thursday.
Homework: Students will continue revising 2nd & 3rd best essays.
Thursday:
Students will write their first cold Question #2 essay in class.
Homework: Finish 2nd & 3rd best essays; highlight changes on the typed draft--Upload both essays to Canvas by tomorrow at 11:59pm. Bring the original written drafts to class on Monday.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday. Students will complete an Applied Practice with Documentation in class.
Homework: Students will finish their last two essays from the final and upload the typed draft no later than 11:59pm. Bring both original drafts to class on Monday.
Week of 1-30-23 through 2-3-23
Monday:
Students will conduct a Socratic Seminar about OMAM, noting key concepts as the treatment and view of women, treatment and view of mental health, themes of isolation and loneliness, human condition of fear, friendship, and othering. We will also deconstruct biblical allusions, animal archetypes, and Steinbeck's choice of ending.
Homework: Read "Winter Dreams" by Fitzgerald by Friday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their next Question #2.
Homework: Continue reading "Winter Dreams" by Fitzgerald-make a mental note of style, structure, and subject (content). Read by Friday--be ready to discuss.
Wednesday:
Students will conduct a scavenger hunt in which they will answer questions about the time period of the 1920s--a chance at extra credit.
Homework: Students will continue reading "Winter Dreams". Assess scores received for last essay. Bring to class tomorrow.
Thursday:
Students will write their last Question #2 in class.
Homework: Students will finish reading "Winter Dreams" by tomorrow.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will read and discuss "Top 1% of U.S. Earners Now Hold More Wealth Than All of the Middle Class". Note the purpose and key strategies.
Homework: View "The One Percent" on YouTube and note what defines the 1%. Also note how we have income disparity in our country.
Week of 2-6-23 through 2-10-23
(Click HERE for Gatsby PDF link)
Monday:
Students will discuss the wealth gap, including thoughts from "The One Percent" documentary. We will also view some details pertaining to the U.S. national budget. We will connect these ideas to a quick video clip from CBS and an article from Bloomberg. Discuss key concepts in Chapter 1 of Gatsby.
Homework: Read Chapter 2 in Gatsby by Wednesday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their next Question #2.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter 2 in Gatsby.
Wednesday:
Students will discuss key geographical analysis of Chapters 1 & 2 in Gatsby. We will discuss the symbolism of the Valley of Ashes in reference to the American Dream.
Homework: Students will finish reading Chapter 3 & 4 by Friday--prepare for discussion.
Thursday:
Students will type a Question #2 in class from AP Classroom.
Homework: Students will finish reading Chapter 3 & 4 in Gatsby by tomorrow.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Discuss key elements of Chapter 3 & 4. What does Gatsby's party and his lunch with Nick reveal about Gatsby's character? What insight do we get into Nick's moral compass? View and discuss Pink's "Stupid Girls".
Homework: Read Chapters 5 & 6 in Gatsby. Pay close attention to weather and time as symbols. Consider the origin of Gatsby and what this tells us about his character and his views of Daisy.
Week of 2-13-23 through 2-17-23
(Click HERE for Gatsby PDF link)
Monday:
No School.
Homework: Read Chapter 5 & 6 in Gatsby by tomorrow.
Tuesday:
Students will begin with an applied practice practice. Students will discuss the use of time and weather in Chapter 5 & 6 and Fitzgerald's argument. What ideas do you think Fitzgerald reflect about what Gatsby symbolizes in American society or even part of the human condition? Students will discuss the symbolic use of weather and time in chapter 5. Students will discuss how Gatsby âreinventedâ and how this may reflect Fitzgeraldâs argument. Students will type their responses on Discussions on Canvas.
Homework: Students will read Chapter 7 in Gatsby--prepare for discussion.
Wednesday:
We will then discuss the elements of Chapter 7. Weather becomes a factor again. Also, we have reached fall: how does this reflect Fitzgerald's final thoughts about his argument in the novel? Group quiz on Gatsby with an applied practice.
Homework: Students will read Chapter 8.
Thursday:
Students will complete an in-class applied practice quiz. Discuss key elements of Chapter 8, including following George Wilson's movements through the chapter.
Homework: Students will finish reading Gatsby by tomorrow.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will then read "How It Feels to be Colored Me" by Zora Neale Hurston and how her perspective may reflect a bit of Mr. Jay Gatsby. We will also discuss how Zora's perspective differs from Jay Gatsby' perspective on the world. Return Gatsby..
Homework: None.
Week of 2-20-23 through 2-24-23
(Click HERE for Gatsby PDF link)
Monday:
No School.
Homework: None.
Tuesday:
Students will also form groups to work on Question #1 topics for lesson on this type of essay. Students will discuss the development of the "Writing Situation" and the "Writing Directions". Additionally, they will determine which sources they want to use--each student is required to bring a source for which they will be the experts. Create a Google Doc on which all group members may work. Note sources for Gatsby synthesis essay for this Thursday: CBS Mornings News Clip, Pew Research & Trends in Income and Wealth Inequality, The One Percent, PBS clip, Gatsby, and student source.
Homework: Students will find one article, visual graphic, and/or political cartoon that addresses the topic they are discussing for the Question #1 prompts.
Wednesday:
Students will share their plans to tackle the Gatsby essay for this Thursday. We will discuss the value of each source and how each would support the stance a student takes on the topic. Students should also find a source of their own to compliment their approach to the Gatsby essay.
Homework: Organize sources for tomorrow's essay.
Thursday:
Students will type their Gatsby synthesis essay and upload to Canvas.
Homework: Students will continue working on Synthesis Group project/lesson.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will return to the Question #1 (Synthesis) groups, where they should make a definitive decision on their topic and draft their Writing Situtation and Writing Directions. Sources needed to be completely decided by Tuesday.
Homework: Bring in copies of sources for Question #1 prompt by Tuesday.
Week of 1-23-23 through 1-27-23
Monday:
Students will read some background on John Steinbeck before digging into their reading of Of Mice and Men. We will discuss his perspective on California and migration and nomadic existence during the Great Depression. We will also look at his work as a war correspondent during WWII. Students will read âWhy Soldiers Donât Talkâ; we will discuss rhetorical strategies, audience, and purpose.
Homework: None.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the 2012 Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the essay. If students do not receive the essay back today, they will receive it tomorrow or Thursday when they work on their next Question #2.
Homework: Work on Unit 5 AP Classroom at your own pace--due Sunday, Jan 23 by 5:00pm.
Wednesday:
Students will pick up Of Mice and Men. Read chapter 1 in OMAM. Discuss key concepts and strategies Steinbeck uses. Students will receive essays back for which they must agree or disagree with the score given and provide a justificationâmust be turned in tomorrow before the start of their timed write tomorrow.
Homework: Students will continue work with AP Classroom. Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3 in OMAM by Friday.
Thursday:
Students will write their second cold Question #2 essay in class.
Homework: Students will finish reading Chps 1, 2, & 3 in OMAM.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday. Students will view a clip from OMAM to garner ideas about the text and how the visual may enhance our understanding.
Homework: Finish AP Classroom Unit 5 assignment. Complete the entire reading of OMAM. Be ready for a Socratic Seminar on Monday. Prepare topics for discussion and questions to spark discussion.
Week of 2-27-23 through 3-3-23
Monday:
Students will participate in an AP Capstone experiment. Students will engage in a socratic seminar in preparation for the reading of Joy Luck Club--one class is a control group.
Homework: Work on Synthesis Group Prompt. Students will finish AP Classrom Unit 4-6 by Friday at 5:00pm.
Tuesday:
Students will participate in Career Day.
Homework: Students will continue work on the Synthesis Question #1 prompt in preparation for their lesson.
Wednesday:
Students will finish developing their Synthesis Group project in preparation for tomorrow's lesson. Students will also begin reading through our first source regarding Joy Luck Club. Read the attached article about Immigrant Success in Education from the Times.
Homework: Work on AP Classroom Unit Review.
Thursday:
Students will begin delivering the Question #1 (Synthesis) group prompts. Students should call on their peers to read their Writing Situtation and Writing Directions. Then they will work at tables facilitating discussion of sources for the prompt--students should discuss objectivity, bias, relevance, skewed results of polls, etc. Students should discuss how to use the sources in support or as a counter.
Homework: Students will finish review of Unit 4-6 on AP Classroom.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will continue lessons on Question #1 Group Generated prompt.
Homework: Finish AP Classroom assignment.
Week of 3-6-23 through 3-10-23
Monday:
Students will delivery more Question #1 lessons in preparation for Thursday's first cold synthesis.
Homework: Finish reading Immigrant Success in Education from the Times. Note author's values, audience, purpose, and two key strategies. Upload responses to Canvas--due Wednesday.
Tuesday:
Students will finish delivering the Question #1 (Synthesis) group prompts.
Homework: Finish reading Immigrant Success in Education from the Times. Note author's values, audience, purpose, and two key strategies. Upload responses to Canvas--due Wednesday.
Wednesday:
Students will discuss the article about Immigrant Success in Education from the Times. We will pick up Joy Luck Club and start reading Chapter 1: "The Joy Luck Club".
Homework: Finish reading the chapter for Friday. Also, read "Scar".
Thursday:
Students will complete an in-class Question #1 prompt.
Homework: Students will finish reading "The Joy Luck Club" and "Scar".
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will discuss some aspects of tradition and the importance of familial obligation, including a sense of honor. What does this mean in American culture? What values do we pull from each chapter? Discuss purpose and strategy for each chapter.
Homework: Read "The Red Candle" & "The Moon Lady".
Week of 3-13-23 through 3-17-23
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday--10 minutes. Students will finish with their Question #1 lessons. Discuss "Scar" and the purpose, strategy, and significant moments.
Homework: Finish "The Red Candle" chapter and read "The Moon Lady" by Wednesday.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #1 prompt and norm their scoring on the 6pt rubric. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the peer essay. Students will receive the essay back tomorrow.
Homework: Finish reading "The Moon Lady".
Wednesday:
Students will finish lessons on Question #1 Group Generated prompt. We discussed the concept of sacrifice with "Scar", so what are the concepts/values from "The Red Candle" and "The Moon Lady". Discuss the concept of knowing one's value and deconstruct quotes and events in "The Moon Lady".
Homework: Read "The Rules of the Game" & "The Voice from the Wall".
Thursday:
Junior Seminar in Theatre or Lecture Hall.
Homework: Students will finish reading "Rules of the Game" and "The Voice from the Wall".
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will discuss the concept of "rules" and compare Waverly's story to her mom's--what do they share in common? Discuss how "The Moon Lady" circumstance for Ying-ying may have transcending into Lena's life.
Homework: Read "The Red Candle" & "The Moon Lady".
Week of 3-20-23 through 3-24-23
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday--20 minutes. Students will discuss key concepts in the chapters read over the weekend--"Half & Half" and "Two Kinds".
Homework: Finish "The Good Daughter" and complete the assignment on Canvas. Read "A Rice Husband" in JLC.
Tuesday:
Students will discuss key ideas in "The Good Daughter" in relation to what is happening in JLC. Students will discuss the implications of what they read in "A Rice Husband". What happened to Ying-ying? What impact is she having on her daughter?
Homework: Finish reading "Four Directions" in JLC.
Wednesday:
Students will discuss "Four Directions" and the exchange of Waverly and Lindo--how does Waverly's childhood battle with her mother persist into adulthood. Read and discuss "Why They Excel" by Fox Butterfield. Deconstruct it for rhetorical analysis.
Homework: Read "Without Wood" & "Best Quality" by Friday.
Thursday:
Students will complete an in-class Question #1 prompt.
Homework: Students will finish reading "Without Wood" and "Best Quality".
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will discuss the concept of "rules" and compare Waverly's story to her mom's--what do they share in common? Discuss how "The Moon Lady" circumstance for Ying-ying may have transcending into Lena's life.
Homework: Read "The Red Candle" & "The Moon Lady".
Week of 4-3-23 through 4-7-23
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday--10 minutes. Students will work on the 4 essential question assignment for JLC. They will pick a chapter to analyze in the 4 Q's.
Homework: Finish 4 essential questions for JLC and upload to Canvas.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #1 prompt and norm their scoring on the 6pt rubric. Then students will go through each other's essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score the peer essay. Students will receive the essay back tomorrow.
Homework: Work on AP Classroom Unit 6 assignment--due Friday at 11:45pm.
Wednesday:
Students will discuss a source they could use to determine obstacles or success students face, who are from immigrant parents, in garnering education. Then they will view the JLC film.
Homework: Continue working on AP Classroom. Organize your sources for the JLC essay. "Why They Excel", "The Good Daughter", "Immigrant Success in the U.S.", "Education levels of U.S. immigrants are on the rise", and Joy Luck Club. Be sure to have your own source for tomorrow.
Thursday:
Students will complete an in-class Question #1 prompt for JLC.
Homework: Students will finish AP Classroom assignment by tomorrow night.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Discuss Fishbowl open-argument project. Prepare chromebooks for Monday's testing.
Homework: Finish AP Classroom by 11:45pm.
Week of 4-10-23 through 4-14-23
CAASPP Testing Week--Block Schedule
Monday (Periods 1-3):
CAASPP Testing.
Homework: Complete Unit 7 of AP Classroom by Friday at 11:45pm.
Tuesday (Periods 4-6):
CAASPP Testing.
Homework: Complete Unit 7 of AP Classroom.
Wednesday (Periods 1-3):
CAASPP Testing.
Homework: Complete Unit 7 of AP Classroom.
Thursday (Periods 4-6):
CAASPP Testing.
Homework: Complete Unit 7 of AP Classroom--complete by Friday @ 11:45pm.
Friday (Regular Friday Schedule):
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What do you know about AIDS? Students will discuss the development of AIDS as an epidemic in our country. We will view the rise of the LGBTQ movement and discuss. Then we will specifically discuss the narrative formed around the rise of the AIDS epidemic.
Homework: Complete Unit 7 of AP Classroom.
Week of 4-17-23 through 4-21-23
CAASPP Testing Week--Block Schedule (Math)
Monday (Regular Day):
Multiple Choice Monday--quiz. Pick up Like a Love Story. What do you know about AIDS? Students will discuss the development of AIDS as an epidemic in our country. We will view the rise of the LGBTQ movement and discuss. Then we will specifically discuss the narrative formed around the rise of the AIDS epidemic.
Homework: Prepare for the Fishbowl. Complete Unit 8 on AP Classroom by Friday at 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Tuesday (Periods 1-3):
Students will engage in a Fishbowl, discussing Question #3 open argument prompts.
Homework: Prepare for the Fishbowl. Complete Unit 8 on AP Classroom by Friday at 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Wednesday (Periods 4-6):
We don't meet.
Homework: Complete Unit 8 of AP Classroom.
Thursday (Regular Day):
Students will be writing their first cold Question #3 Open Argument essay in class.
Homework: Complete Unit 8 of AP Classroom--complete by Friday @ 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Friday (Regular Friday Schedule):
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will discuss key aspects of the story development in Like a Love Story. We will discuss key strategies Nazemian uses to convey the arguments in the story.
Homework: Complete Unit 8 of AP Classroom.
Week of 4-24-23 through 4-28-23
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday--group quiz. Pick up Like a Love Story. Students will discuss key aspects of the story development in Like a Love Story. We will discuss key strategies Nazemian uses to convey the arguments in the story.
Homework: Complete Unit 9 on AP Classroom by Friday at 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will read through peer essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score each essay. Students will receive essays back tomorrow or Thursday to assess their scores.
Homework: Complete Unit 9 on AP Classroom by Friday at 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Wednesday:
Students will work at their tables on an intercalary chapter to discuss the impactful concepts rhetorically embedded in the text that provide insight into the issue present in the story or to parallel ideas implied or stated directly by the author. 1)Students will determine the purpose/function of the chapter. 2) Students will determine two rhetorical strategies used by the author to convey the purpose. 3) Students will discuss how the chapter parallels or provides further insight into the argument, issue, or plot of Like a Love Story.
Homework: Complete Unit 9 of AP Classroom. Read Like a Love Story.
Thursday:
Students will be writing their second cold Question #3 Open Argument essay in class.
Homework: Complete Unit 9 of AP Classroom--complete by Friday @ 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How does Nazemian's novel continue the narrative about how the gay community is perceived in American society? What progress or insight does the novel give about the fight for equality from the gay community and all LGBTQ+ members?
Homework: Complete Unit 9 of AP Classroom.
Week of 5-1-23 through 5-5-23
Monday:
Multiple Choice Monday. Students will discuss key strategies for tackling the AP exam next week. Catch up on reading in Like a Love Story.
Homework: Prepare for Socratic Seminar on Wednesday for Like a Love Story.
Tuesday:
Students will read through sample essays for the Question #2 essay and norm their scoring. Then students will read through peer essays to determine their accurate score. Two different students will assess and score each essay. Students will receive essays back tomorrow or Thursday to assess their scores.
Homework: Prepare for Socratic Seminar on Like a Love Story.
Wednesday:
Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar on Like a Love Story.
Homework: None.
Thursday:
Students will be writing their last cold Question #3 Open Argument essay in class.
Homework: Complete Unit 9 of AP Classroom--complete by Friday @ 11:45pm. Read in Like a Love Story.
Friday:
APUSH EXAM.
Homework: None.
Week of 5-8-23 through 5-12-23
Monday:
Go over handout for AP Lang prep. Discuss best strategies for M.C.Q.'s and Essays. Begin discussion of Social/Political Song handout. Students will form groups, pick a song, and begin working.
Homework: None--rest, eat breakfast, and bring materials to exam.
Tuesday:
AP Lang EXAM.
Homework: None.
Wednesday:
Students will work on Social/Political song lesson.
Homework: None.
Thursday:
Students will work on Social/Political song lesson.
Homework: None.
Friday:
Yo' Momma Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Students will work on Social/Political song lesson.
Homework: None.
Week of 5-15-23 through 5-19-23
Monday:
Polish lesson for Social/Political Song.
Homework: Finalize Social/Political Song lesson.
Tuesday:
Students will deliver Social/Political Song messages.
Homework: None.
Wednesday:
Students will deliver Social/Political song lessons.
Homework: None.
Thursday:
Students will deliver Social/Political song lessons.
Homework: None.
Friday:
Students will deliver Social/Political song lessons.
Homework: None.