Planner through May

As of today we are only closed until May 15, but this goes through the end of May.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Am71VQedbXj4zZSeOYeSTUKcI21xaK6EkcicYQ3nSs/edit?usp=sharing


Some people wanted more structure, others were OK working at their own pace.  You can do either-- use this as a guide or just as a reminder as to what is due when.

There are links embedded in the College Board language.

Remember:  3 hours a week is the expectation.  If something is taking more time than you anticipated, just let me know.

This came from an AP reader on my AP Lang group page:

What is due on 4/20?

This is from the latest "Read Me First" letter":

Please be prepared to submit at least TWO pieces to me by April 20th through Google docs.  Please include links or MLA citations for what you have submitted. Please note that eventually everything will need to be in MLA format. 

For example:

1. Read one poem or short story that is related in a meaningful way to your research subject. 

Format: Write a one-page (250 words) analytical report on this piece. This should include appropriate MLA-styled bibliographical information about the work at the top, followed by:

• A bit of background about the author and the time period it was written.
• A summary of the plot, structure, form. Tell how the work is organized.  Some questions you might address in the report are: Is it a narrative, expository, compare/contrast, problem-solving, etc., format?  Is it told in past or present tense? Is the story told in chronological order?
• A discussion of the work’s point of view.  Is it first person (narrative)? Is there a third person narrator?  Is the narrator’s point of view limited, or omniscient? Does POV change, and if so, why?
• A discussion of the work’s setting.  Where/when does the story take place?  How does the setting influence the characters and/or the plot?
• A discussion of the author’s use of diction, syntax, possible imagery, symbolism, irony, and tone.  How do the author’s choices complement the work and/or purpose?
• A discussion of theme.  What is the underlying idea(s) of the work?  What does the author want you to think about the subject?
• Conclusion – include your opinion of the work.

AND...

2. Film or Documentary

View one film or documentary  related to your topic. It does not need to be longer than an hour; you may find that some documentaries are shorter pieces.

Format: SPACE CAT the piece, including bibliographical information following MLA style.  Then, create a ONE PAGER: are there themes present? Are there motifs pointing to the themes? Does the film reinforce popular ideas or introduce new ones? Does it trade in stereotypes? How does lighting, color, scene setting, etc. contribute to the overall purpose?

Answers to some of your questions:

Here is a LINK to a Google doc with your Google form questions and answers from me and Ms. McAndrews.

It will be updated as the rest of the forms come in.  As of 4/13 I had 17 responses. 

Here is the information for our Google Meet on 4/17 from 1- 1:30

All students are expected to attend. Please email me if you cannot make it.

11 AP Meet

Friday, April 17⋅1:00 – 1:30pm

Join Hangouts Meet

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Join by phone

‪+1 218-301-8470‬ PIN: ‪994 193 728‬#

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Description:Meet/ Q & A / Check in

Online Classroom Etiquette

• Try to join the meet from a quiet, appropriate, distraction-free environment.  
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• This is a school “classroom”.  The High School Code of Conduct is in effect during these meetings.  Please dress and sit appropriately and keep your phone off if possible. 

• Keep your audio on mute until you want to speak. We must work together to limit background noise.

• If you have a question and someone is speaking, use the comments box to type your question for the group. Remember that the comment box is public, and could be archived.

• Enable Video so that we can see you. You might need to disable video if you need to minimize the activity on your internet connection. If you do not feel comfortable sharing your image on Video, please turn it off.  It’s OK.

• Have a plan for taking notes (paper and pencil, digital notepad, Word/Pages doc) -- to capture your thoughts and questions in the moment.

• All Google Meets will be recorded so that they can be posted for students who were not able to attend.

Links to PODCASTS

This Google doc contains a long list of places to go for all kinds of podcasts:


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-L3cmZgVwPCw2QkF-5yW-HxNDkMghEv3EdmsykN33g/edit?usp=sharing

REHUGO link

Here is the link again:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TP-kRMW2zvKzAQaVC0rxw_ipvn6pdXjvRTlqxgNn8Pw/edit

From College Board:

Tips from AP readers

This pertains to Q2-- Rhetorical Analysis-- which is your essay for the 2020 AP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5X0_a4s3Rw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0QVJ_f6FrJm-0gXT-5R7AKq-1LOZE7KQ1w1PzRFoJDIY0EKvTsU6AzR0Q

Read Me First for 4/10 - 4/24

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNWYO2RWl4Q0vJUzT_hAWvCKSlW01x_DQph-luxWX18/edit?usp=sharing


If you have any questions PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  I'm constantly checking my email.

15 Day Rhetorical Challenge (for AP prep)

This is for those of you still taking the AP later this Spring...

Here is a link to College Board's new rubrics.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Read a column in The Ethicist TIP: How does the Ethicist structure his arguments? Look for claims, evidence and commentary	Peruse editorial cartoons in The Week BONUS: Write down the purpose of each cartoon. Play FreeRice TIP: It starts easy but gets harder. Save your score so each week you can build your vocab.	Pick an editorial to read in The New York Times TIP: Identify the elements of SPACECAT. Start with purpose.	Read The Week Speed Reads Read the Story of the Day on AllSides TIP: Make sure you read all the articles from the left, center and right.	Read a column in Culture Therapist TIP: How does the Culture Therapist structure her arguments? Look for claims, evidence and commentary. Take the NYT Weekly News Quiz
Pick an editorial to read in The Wall Street Journal TIP: Identify the elements of SPACECAT. Start with purpose.	Read The Week Speed Reads Read the Story of the Day on AllSides TIP: Make sure you read all the articles from the left, center and right.	Pick an editorial to read in TIME TIP: Identify the elements of SPACECAT. Start with audience.	Read a column in The Ethicist TIP: How does the Ethicist structure his arguments? Look for claims, evidence	Read a column in Culture Therapist TIP: How does the Culture Therapist structure her arguments? Look for claims, evidence and commentary. Take the NYT Weekly News Quiz
Peruse editorial cartoons in The Week BONUS: Write down the purpose of each cartoon. Play FreeRice TIP: It starts easy but gets harder.  Save your score so each week you can build your vocab.	Pick an editorial to read in The Fulcrum TIP: Identify the elements of SPACECAT. Start with purpose.	Choose 3 different terms to read about in AllSides Red/Blue Dictionary BONUS: Answer the questions at the end of each entry.	Pick an editorial to read from a source of your choosing.  TIP:  Identify the elements of SPACECAT. Start with exigence.	Read a column in Culture Therapist TIP: How does the Culture Therapist structure her arguments? Look for claims, evidence and commentary. Take the NYT Weekly News Quiz

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AP

I'm sure there are questions about the AP exam.  One concern is plagiarism.  There are multiple levels of detection being used, and teachers will be sent copies of all essays written by students.  We are one of those levels of detection.  Yes, I have my own concerns about that.

This is information from a CB reader (from the AP Lang site I mention all the time):

if they are found to have plagiarized in some way, the exam is cancelled, their schools (high school and any colleges) are notified and they are prevented from taking any further exams. 



I want you all to know that you are more than prepared for this exam if you have been working diligently on the material and have been spending time on SPACE CAT and other tools I've posted.  The "cheat sheet" I posted is a tool you can use on the exam, but make sure you know HOW to use the skills, etc., that I put on it.

Use all the links, lessons, and Q & A sheets provided by College Board as you go forward with all of your exams.  

PLEASE email me or invite me to a Google hangout if you have any questions.  Nothing is too small to ask.

Calendar of Virtual Field Trips and Tours

This LINK will take you everywhere from the San Diego Zoo to the Paris Catacombs.

Read Me First: week of March 30th : New update

College Board announced that the essay for your AP exam will be Rhetorical Analysis-- Question 2.

I would suggest going to College Board and reviewing past questions and exemplars.  If you like, I can walk you through some of this via Google hangout.


Hi.  I still haven't heard from about 1/2 the class, so I'm holding off a whole class meeting this week.  Look for another update next Monday. New information here is in RED.

1.    We don’t know the status of the Regents exam yet, but we do know that as of right now it cannot be used as part of your final grade.  We have not yet heard about plans for final exams.  As soon as I hear I will let you know.

2.   The AP exams will take place in a modified format, as many of you know.  Read the information HERE from College Board (this includes online lessons for you). My best guess is a Rhetorical Analysis essay (the second essay of the three); there are many examples of what this looks like on College Board.  We have also been working on this since September—think SPACE CAT.  I added some links on the blog for you so that you can review HOW to discuss rhetorical elements in an essay.

3.    The blog is where I will update you on district and class progress.

4.    I will be holding Office Hours starting today.  I designated 1 – 2 PM.  I will be available through email; I can also work with you through Google Meet (you set it up and invite me and up to 4 others to join) if you’d rather ask something in person.  I have 60 students to work with during those times, so we should keep it under 15 minutes.

5.   Until we hear otherwise, the district has told us that a) we cannot assign work for grades, and b) no one can mandate that you do the work.

6.   The work I did post on the blog is of two types:  review for the AP and a continuation of work toward the Inquiry Project.  The “15 Day Rhetoric Challenge” is strictly for AP review. It asks you to use skills you’ve already learned. The “REHUGO” plans should help you continue to question and think about the topic you chose for your Inquiry Project.  I would suggest working about 3 hours a week on the inquiry project for now, if possible.

7.    Some of you are wondering about the Inquiry Project—I will restart planning and instructing when the district tells me that I can.  We were SPACE CATing articles when we left; the next steps are the Academic Precis and the Annotated Bibliography. From there, we will most likely move to a presentation of some sort. But for now, see #s 5 & 6.  If you did not take your inquiry packet home everything can be found on the blog.

8.    If you are looking for something to read—like a book!—here is the information regarding Overdrive from Ms. McAndrews:

Ebooks through Overdrive 

• You can use Overdrive on any computer or chrome book, or you can set it up on a portable device
• When asked for your “library card number” use your student number
• How to set up Overdrive on your portable device

I will update everyone as soon as I can. 

Ms. Richard