Friday, April 22, 2016
Spring Break Homework
Seniors
Read to p. 238 of Carrie. Here are the guiding questions: Click Here. If you did your reading, they should be easy to answer. If they are difficult to answer, go back and do some rereading. I also encourage you to watch the film Carrie if you can get access to the older version. Have a happy and healthy week off!
AP Language
1. Stick to your study calendar over break as you work through the Kaplan book. If you did not show me your scored multiple choice exam today, send me a picture of it ASAP. Remember to use 60 minutes (and no longer) to complete all of the questions for the MC diagnostic and to review the multiple choice strategies and other handouts on the AP tab of this webpage as you study.
2. Immerse yourselves in news, art, and reading about the current events that interest you. There are great documentaries, biopics and adaptations of classic and significant novels on netflix that could provide useful examples for your argument essays. I noticed today on the exit slips that some of you misunderstood Marjorie's point about literary examples. Literary examples are NOT necessarily the best. However, ACADEMIC examples, such as historical figures and events, scientific concepts, and social movements that you discuss in school are powerful because you share them with your audience of teacher/scorers. I will give extra credit to students who post a paragraph recommending a film, TED Talk, article, summary of an influential figure with a link about them, or video that they think could be useful as an example for argument essays (link on class blog).
Some resources I think you will like: Vice, New York Times Op-Docs, Ted Talks, Biopics on Netflix, profiles in the New Yorker etc. Use your own interests and passions to guide you.
Enjoy your break!
Attend the Saturday session tomorrow:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apex-student-study-session-4-manhattan-english-tickets-20079796211
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thursday, April 21
Seniors - Complete your writing on Carrie tonight. Remember to look back at your notes from the week and write another two paragraphs expanding on the writing you did last week. You have feedback and can revise and extend.
Last week: How are social norms established in the novel?
This week: As the novel develops, how does King portray characters who enforce, challenge, or break those norms?
You can and should use the notes from class, including the close reading you did in small groups and/or the lecture to inform your developing paper. Here is the google doc with the assignment and reminders: WEEK 1 and 2 Carrie.
AP Language -
1. Complete the multiple choice section of the diagnostic at the beginning of your AP review sheet. Make sure to time yourself for 1 hour. Practicing the timing is crucial. Turn off your phone and computer in order to concentrate and make the conditions as similar to the test as possible. If you cannot create these conditions, you can do it in my room for one hour tomorrow during lunch.
2. Please bring your scored argument essay on Polite Speech from the practice test.
Seniors - Carrie Writing, Week 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kynRko7021Znz1o9LGadyLvYHoMcwwzoPFUAuww0VuI/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kynRko7021Znz1o9LGadyLvYHoMcwwzoPFUAuww0VuI/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Homework, Wednesday 4/20
-Seniors -
Read to p. 175. Quiz tomorrow is likely.
AP Language
Finish essay on "Debtors' Prisons." Use the class resources here: http://soflitandlife.blogspot.com/p/ap-language-and-composition.html
Read to p. 175. Quiz tomorrow is likely.
AP Language
Finish essay on "Debtors' Prisons." Use the class resources here: http://soflitandlife.blogspot.com/p/ap-language-and-composition.html
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Homework, Tuesday, April 19
Seniors
Read to page 150 of Carrie. Note passages in which social norms are enforced, challenged or broken.
AP
1. Revise your argument essay and reshare it with me on google docs at jessica.candlin@gmail.com. I will check your revisions by looking at your revision history.
2. Last night's homework: Read Ch. 8 of They Say, I Say, answer the questions below based on the reading and complete exercise #1 tonight. You may write very lightly in pencil in the book to complete it. Keep in mind that your revisions will be do on Wednesday.
1. What anecdote does Graff provide to illustrate the power of transitions?
2. What words does Graff mention as those particularly well-suited to argument writing?
3. Why do pointing words need to be used carefully?
4. Why does Graff use the word "constellation" to describe key terms and phrases?
5. According to Graff, what is the effect of Douglas's use of a series of contrasting words and phrases?
6. What analogy does Graff provide to convey the importance of repetition (hint, it is not "building bridges")? Why is this an analogy rather than a metaphor or simile?
7. What does the word "subordinate" mean?
8. According the Graff, what's the trick about repetition?
Read to page 150 of Carrie. Note passages in which social norms are enforced, challenged or broken.
AP
1. Revise your argument essay and reshare it with me on google docs at jessica.candlin@gmail.com. I will check your revisions by looking at your revision history.
2. Last night's homework: Read Ch. 8 of They Say, I Say, answer the questions below based on the reading and complete exercise #1 tonight. You may write very lightly in pencil in the book to complete it. Keep in mind that your revisions will be do on Wednesday.
1. What anecdote does Graff provide to illustrate the power of transitions?
2. What words does Graff mention as those particularly well-suited to argument writing?
3. Why do pointing words need to be used carefully?
4. Why does Graff use the word "constellation" to describe key terms and phrases?
5. According to Graff, what is the effect of Douglas's use of a series of contrasting words and phrases?
6. What analogy does Graff provide to convey the importance of repetition (hint, it is not "building bridges")? Why is this an analogy rather than a metaphor or simile?
7. What does the word "subordinate" mean?
8. According the Graff, what's the trick about repetition?
Monday, April 18, 2016
Homework
Seniors
By Tuesday, read to page 126 of Carrie and answer the questions in link in your notebook: Click Here . I recommend reading 75-100 before Monday and the next 25 tomorrow during class. There will be a quiz tomorrow.
AP
Read Ch. 8 of They Say, I Say, answer the questions below based on the reading and complete exercise #1 tonight. You may write very lightly in pencil in the book to complete it. Keep in mind that your revisions will be do on Wednesday.
1. What anecdote does Graff provide to illustrate the power of transitions?
2. What words does Graff mention as those particularly well-suited to argument writing?
3. Why do pointing words need to be used carefully?
4. Why does Graff use the word "constellation" to describe key terms and phrases?
5. According to Graff, what is the effect of Douglas's use of a series of contrasting words and phrases?
6. What analogy does Graff provide to convey the importance of repetition? Why is this an analogy rather than a metaphor?
7. What does the word "subordinate" mean?
8. According the Graff, what's the trick about repetition?
By Tuesday, read to page 126 of Carrie and answer the questions in link in your notebook: Click Here . I recommend reading 75-100 before Monday and the next 25 tomorrow during class. There will be a quiz tomorrow.
AP
Read Ch. 8 of They Say, I Say, answer the questions below based on the reading and complete exercise #1 tonight. You may write very lightly in pencil in the book to complete it. Keep in mind that your revisions will be do on Wednesday.
1. What anecdote does Graff provide to illustrate the power of transitions?
2. What words does Graff mention as those particularly well-suited to argument writing?
3. Why do pointing words need to be used carefully?
4. Why does Graff use the word "constellation" to describe key terms and phrases?
5. According to Graff, what is the effect of Douglas's use of a series of contrasting words and phrases?
6. What analogy does Graff provide to convey the importance of repetition? Why is this an analogy rather than a metaphor?
7. What does the word "subordinate" mean?
8. According the Graff, what's the trick about repetition?
Friday, April 15, 2016
Weekend Homework
- Seniors -
1. By Tuesday, read to page 125 of Carrie and answer the questions in link in your notebook: Click Here . I recommend reading 75-100 before Monday and the next 25 tomorrow during class.
2. If you were absent today or did not complete your writing assignment on Carrie, finish it this weekend:
Use the resources below as well as the resources on the website as you write your paragraphs:
Assignment and Example
CRIB Claims
Assumptions/Stereotypes
AP Language
1. Make a three columned study guide/cheat sheet for yourself in preparation for the AP exam. Instructions can be found here: Click Here
2. Sign up for the April 23 study session if you haven't yet:
https://apex-sss4-manhattan-
1. By Tuesday, read to page 125 of Carrie and answer the questions in link in your notebook: Click Here . I recommend reading 75-100 before Monday and the next 25 tomorrow during class.
2. If you were absent today or did not complete your writing assignment on Carrie, finish it this weekend:
Use the resources below as well as the resources on the website as you write your paragraphs:
Assignment and Example
CRIB Claims
Assumptions/Stereotypes
AP Language
1. Make a three columned study guide/cheat sheet for yourself in preparation for the AP exam. Instructions can be found here: Click Here
2. Sign up for the April 23 study session if you haven't yet:
https://apex-sss4-manhattan-
3. Please purchase a copy of an AP Study Guide. I have some copies, but not enough for the entire class. If you let me know by Sunday, I will order you a copy and you can pay me back. Alternatively, you can order it from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-English-Language-Composition-2016/dp/1625231474 or find one at your local bookstore. If you already have another book you would like to use, that is fine. Please bring the book to class by next Wednesday.
Please email me at jessica.candlin@gmail.com by Sunday at noon if:
1.) You need me to provide a copy for you.
2.) You would like me to order one for you and pay me back next week.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Classwork, Thursday
Seniors - Complete your writing about the first 75 pages of Carrie tonight. Students who complete the assignment will participate in Film Fest Friday viewing of Carrie in class tomorrow. Use the resources below as well as the resources on the website as you write your paragraphs:
Assignment and Example
CRIB Claims
Assumptions/Stereotypes
AP Language
-Put all of the pieces of your argument essay that we worked on this week together. Type it up and print it out before class on Friday.
-Requirements-
-Clearly stated thesis statement that takes a position and suggests the reasoning you will use to prove your claim
-Logical reasoning that includes PEEPS: Political, Practical, Economic, Ethical, Psychological, Social implications
-Clear and concrete examples with valid explanations
-Counterclaim
-Conclusion
*TIPS
Remember that you are writing for an audience. The point is not for you to "think out" your ideas but to make them clear to a reader. Write it with someone you want to impress in mind. This is your opportunity to use ethos, pathos, logos to appeal to your audience. If you want some options for how to structure your essay, you may want to consult this argument overview: Click Here . It is a good resources for choosing a structure.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Homework, Wednesday, April 13
-Seniors-
Read to page 75 in Carrie. As you read, choose a couple of things that interest you to track:
-Bystander behavior and examples of people who speak or act out of the norm
-Colors: red, white, black and blue
-Patterns of imagery or behavior
-Conformity
We will have a quiz and writing day tomorrow. Students who are on track will attend FILM FEST FRIDAY!
AP Language
-Put all of the pieces of your argument essay that we worked on this week together. Type it up and print it out before class on Friday.
-Requirements-
-Clearly stated thesis statement that takes a position and suggests the reasoning you will use to prove your claim
-Logical reasoning that includes PEEPS: Political, Practical, Economic, Ethical, Psychological, Social implications
-Clear and concrete examples with valid explanations
-Counterclaim
-Conclusion
*TIPS
Remember that you are writing for an audience. The point is not for you to "think out" your ideas but to make them clear to a reader. Write it with someone you want to impress in mind. This is your opportunity to use ethos, pathos, logos to appeal to your audience. If you want some options for how to structure your essay, you may want to consult this argument overview: Click Here . It is a good resources for choosing a structure.
Read to page 75 in Carrie. As you read, choose a couple of things that interest you to track:
-Bystander behavior and examples of people who speak or act out of the norm
-Colors: red, white, black and blue
-Patterns of imagery or behavior
-Conformity
We will have a quiz and writing day tomorrow. Students who are on track will attend FILM FEST FRIDAY!
AP Language
-Put all of the pieces of your argument essay that we worked on this week together. Type it up and print it out before class on Friday.
-Requirements-
-Clearly stated thesis statement that takes a position and suggests the reasoning you will use to prove your claim
-Logical reasoning that includes PEEPS: Political, Practical, Economic, Ethical, Psychological, Social implications
-Clear and concrete examples with valid explanations
-Counterclaim
-Conclusion
*TIPS
Remember that you are writing for an audience. The point is not for you to "think out" your ideas but to make them clear to a reader. Write it with someone you want to impress in mind. This is your opportunity to use ethos, pathos, logos to appeal to your audience. If you want some options for how to structure your essay, you may want to consult this argument overview: Click Here . It is a good resources for choosing a structure.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Homework, Wednesday, April 12
- Seniors -
Read Carrie to the middle of p.58.
To keep track of the shifting perspectives and time:
Ask yourself with each shift: Who is speaking now? How do I know? Keep track of the different perspectives in your notes
*Please be aware that their are some racist characters in this section of the novel. We will discuss this racism tomorrow in class.
-AP Language-
1. If necessary, revise your argument thesis. If you are struggling try the TP3R formula: Topic, position, and three reasons.
2. Unless you turned it in today, write an outline with your thesis, reasons, and at least one strong example for each reason. Keep class content in mind when thinking of examples.
3. Read chapter six of They Say, I Say and answer the following reading questions: Click Here
Read Carrie to the middle of p.58.
To keep track of the shifting perspectives and time:
Ask yourself with each shift: Who is speaking now? How do I know? Keep track of the different perspectives in your notes
*Please be aware that their are some racist characters in this section of the novel. We will discuss this racism tomorrow in class.
-AP Language-
1. If necessary, revise your argument thesis. If you are struggling try the TP3R formula: Topic, position, and three reasons.
2. Unless you turned it in today, write an outline with your thesis, reasons, and at least one strong example for each reason. Keep class content in mind when thinking of examples.
3. Read chapter six of They Say, I Say and answer the following reading questions: Click Here
Monday, April 11, 2016
Homework, Monday, April 11
*Extra Credit available tomorrow during lunch. You will help make charts and organize my room.
Homework
~Seniors~
1, Read to p. 43 of Carrie. As you read, consider how King portrays the social norms of the community in which Carrie lives. Mark or jot passages that make the social norms clear.
2. Write: how does King reflect or challenge the stereotypes/assumptions/social norms that we discussed in class today? Click Here
-AP Language-
1. If you did not complete the blog post introduction last Thursday, make sure to do so tonight.
2.Write one body paragraph of the argument essay. Remember that you can use historical, literary, current events, anecdotal, or personal evidence.
3. Bring both the introduction and the body paragraph to class tomorrow. Make sure you have a copy in class.
4. Complete the packet I left with the sub on Friday.
Homework
~Seniors~
1, Read to p. 43 of Carrie. As you read, consider how King portrays the social norms of the community in which Carrie lives. Mark or jot passages that make the social norms clear.
2. Write: how does King reflect or challenge the stereotypes/assumptions/social norms that we discussed in class today? Click Here
-AP Language-
1. If you did not complete the blog post introduction last Thursday, make sure to do so tonight.
2.Write one body paragraph of the argument essay. Remember that you can use historical, literary, current events, anecdotal, or personal evidence.
3. Bring both the introduction and the body paragraph to class tomorrow. Make sure you have a copy in class.
4. Complete the packet I left with the sub on Friday.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Homework, Thursday, April 7
-Seniors-
Complete the outline with one body paragraph if you didn't in class. Make sure to use the resources online to help you with topic sentences, sentence stems for analysis, and transitions.
-AP Language -
Write an introductory paragraph to one of the argument prompts distributed in class today. In your introduction, include DEFINITION(S) to establish ethos and significance using the TS/IS prompts and PEEPS (Psychological, Ethical (Moral), Economic, Practical, and Social) implications. POST YOUR INTRO ON THE CLASS BLOG BY 10:00 pm. Requirements can be found there.
I am going to be out tomorrow. You will have a rhetorical analysis assignment tomorrow that is due at the end of the period. You may use your notes.
Reminder: You are required to attend one Saturday session before the AP exam. There is one in Brooklyn this Saturday and another in Manhattan on April 23. Please register below.
Complete the outline with one body paragraph if you didn't in class. Make sure to use the resources online to help you with topic sentences, sentence stems for analysis, and transitions.
-AP Language -
Write an introductory paragraph to one of the argument prompts distributed in class today. In your introduction, include DEFINITION(S) to establish ethos and significance using the TS/IS prompts and PEEPS (Psychological, Ethical (Moral), Economic, Practical, and Social) implications. POST YOUR INTRO ON THE CLASS BLOG BY 10:00 pm. Requirements can be found there.
I am going to be out tomorrow. You will have a rhetorical analysis assignment tomorrow that is due at the end of the period. You may use your notes.
Reminder: You are required to attend one Saturday session before the AP exam. There is one in Brooklyn this Saturday and another in Manhattan on April 23. Please register below.
APRIL 9: https://apex-sss4-brooklyn-
APRIL 23: https://apex-sss4-manhattan-
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
-Seniors -
12B/12CD: Come to class tomorrow with three topic sentences and evidence for at least one of them
CLASSWORK
AP Language
1. Read chapter 7 of They Say, I Say and complete the exercises using your Room for Debate articles and essay. You MUST use the prompts in your revision.
2. If you have not pasted the rubric and self-graded your synthesis essay, please do so immediately. I will not grade essays that have not been evaluated (instructions below and posted April 4).
12B/12CD: Come to class tomorrow with three topic sentences and evidence for at least one of them
CLASSWORK
AP Language
1. Read chapter 7 of They Say, I Say and complete the exercises using your Room for Debate articles and essay. You MUST use the prompts in your revision.
2. If you have not pasted the rubric and self-graded your synthesis essay, please do so immediately. I will not grade essays that have not been evaluated (instructions below and posted April 4).
- Cut and paste grading checklist into your essay document: Click Here
- Grade yourself in the left column. Make sure that your essay is shared with me at jessica.candlin@gmail.com
3. You are required to attend one Saturday session before the AP exam. There is one in Brooklyn this Saturday and another in Manhattan on April 23. Please register below.
APRIL 9: https://apex-sss4-brooklyn-
APRIL 23: https://apex-sss4-manhattan-
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