English Language AP-3 Assignments

In groups of 3 or 4, you will research and analyze a poem. 
Group Captains
1. Eliana
2. Lizeth
3. Christian
4. Amybella
5. Iris
6. Anahi
7. Anthony
8. Harvey
9. David
10. Keli
11. Briana
12. Saphiro

Today, you will have 30 minutes to research the poets and come to a consensus of your top 2.  Then, I will randomly draw a number to select first. We will continue selections chronologically from that point. 

Your captain will create the slide show, share it with each of you and then turn it in on your behalf.  You must each be responsible for one informational slide, one analysis slide, and create your own TPCASTT chart. Plagiarism check is on - so be sure you paraphrase, cite sources, and make original claims. 

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Choose either Recuerdo (156) or For Keeps (157). Read the poem carefully. Determine the subject and the speaker's attitude towards it. Then, write a paragraph that includes 3 details (poetic devices) to support your analysis. Be sure to explain each example.

Watch the video. Then, explain 3 different types of literary devices used by poets to enhance meaning. Then, explain what they are and give an example for each.

Read Richard Cory by E.A. Robinson. Complete the TPCASTT chart. Then, analyze the speaker.

Read the poem "The Blues" and complete the TPCASTT chart. Pay particular attention to the paraphrase section and show you understand the literal meaning of the poem.  The poem is on page 151 of the packet. 

If you would like 10 points excra credit, please attend the play on one night this weekend and fill out the attached form.

Watch the second half of "In the Heights". Find examples of the effects of DACA. What do you think the movie is trying to say about opportunities for undocumented immigrants that arrive in the United States as children?

Read the article. Then, watch the first half of the film.  Discuss examples of Gentrication faced by the characters. (100 words)

Please explain the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos.

In groups of 6 you will have 20 minutes to analyze a prompt, write a thesis based on a template, provide evidence with sophisticated sentence frames, and practice using multiple short quotes in a chunk. You may complete this on paper and take a picture to submit, or on the attached document.

Please carefully read and annotate Kennedy's speech.
I have divided the speech into 4 sections.  For each section, highlight an important passage.  On the right, state the rhetorical choice the highlight represents. Then, explain how it enhanced the speaker’s purpose. 

Suggested rhetorical devices: tone, diction, detail, point of view, organization, syntax, ethos, pathos, logos, figurative language. This is due at 9:10 AM. Please submit before that time. 

You have exactly 40 minutes to start this. Begin by 9:20 and finish by 10:00. Do not plan on going over time.  Good luck.  

Assignment: Unit 4 Progress Check: FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 5/1/2023 12:15 AM PDT

Due: 5/2/2023 11:45 PM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/52212367

8: Skill 8.B Daily Video 1    https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/4k4xz6zpnv?sui=12,8
8: Skill 8.B Daily Video 2    https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/57180bqasd?sui=12,8


Write or revise one paragraph for the Community essay to add clarity, provide description, reinforce a line of reasoning, and enhance your argument. 

Assignment: Unit 8 Progress Check: FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 4/28/2023 5:00 AM PDT

Due: 4/28/2023 11:45 PM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/51823858

Assignment: Unit 7 Progress Check: FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 4/26/2023 6:00 AM PDT

Due: 4/26/2023 11:45 PM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/51823445

https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/swx6vqeder?sui=12,7

https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/swx6vqeder?sui=12,7


Watch videos Unit 7 8C Daily Videos 1 and 2. Then, write or revise a paragraph from the rhetorical analysis of "behind the dream" to include three out of the four types of sophistocated punctuation. And be sure to avoid pronouns, weak verbs, and weak adjectives/adverbs.

9: Skill 4.C Daily Video 1 https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/fxv7shgsdr?sui=12,9
9: Skill 4.C Daily Video 2 https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/yc4cgp95ld?sui=12,9



First, watch the daily videos. Then, write (or revise) one body paragraph from the work-life blending prompt so that you refute, rebut, or concede an opposing argument. Use at least 4 of the common transitions listed in the second daily video. Screen shots from the videos and the work-life blending documents are attached.

For the next two weeks (4/24-5/7), we have two big changes.
1) No late work.  I will not be grading late work during this time. Therefore, you must finish the assignments by the due date and time to get credit.  I will have my room open every embedded support and during lunch so you have a quiet place to work if you can not get the work done during class or at home. If you need extra points, please attend one of the review sessions. 
- This applies to you even if you are on a fieldtrip, out for ASB, playing a sport or home sick with a minor illness.  If you are extremely sick or have a family emergency (an unexpected event that occurs, affecting the health or safety of your family such as a sudden illness, injury from an accident, or another devastating event) then please email me and I will give you a new deadline or revised assignment. 
2) No Membean. We will not be doing Membean from 4/24 - 5/7.

Please acknowlege the changes below.

Synthesis Essay
- On collegeboard

Assignment: Unit 9 Progress Check: FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 4/24/2023 6:00 AM PDT

Due: 4/25/2023 6:00 AM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/51822776

*You must have 500 words and 3 sources to pass. 

Assignment: Unit 7 Progress Check: MCQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 4/21/2023 9:02 AM PDT

Due: 4/21/2023 9:02 AM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/51788723

1) View TED Talk, “How Language Shapes the Way We Think” by Lera Boroditsky. 
2) Create a SPACECAT chart
3) Explain the manner in which both authors qualify their claims, using modifiers, counterarguments, and alternate perspectives
4) Then discuss and explain the authors’ uses of independent and dependent clauses to show relationships between and among ideas.
*Your answers must have dependent and independent clauses.

Practice - Write a paragraph that describes a time when you or someone you know rebelled against authority. Use at least 2 sentences that contain lists of three in parallel structure.

Read "Use It or Lose IT: Why Language Changes Over Time". Then, complete the SPACECAT slides. 

1. What is significant about The Gettysburg address? Answer in two sentences that include both dependent and independent clauses.

Reread "Slang in America" and review the conclusion you wrote Wednesday.  Now, write a conclusion for a rhetorical analysis of the essay by Walt Whitman. 

Watch the video and write a conclusion for the Dubbing essay. 

Watch the Daily Video. Take notes on introductions.  Then, read the two introductions provided. 

Now, choose 1 of those introductions to analyze. What techniques are effective in the introduction you chose? 

Read "Slang in America" by Walt Whitman. Write an introduction paragraph to a rhetorical analysis essay based on this prompt: 

In an essay first published in 1885, Transcendental poet Walt Whitman celebrated the emergence of new words in his essay "Slang in America". 

Read the essay carefully. Analyze the rhetorical choices Whitman makes to convey his message that slang is valuable.  

Recognizing the Complexity of an Author's Argument.

Watch all 3 videos and take notes. Be prepared for a quiz when you return to class Wednesday, April 12.

Watch the video. Take notes on concluding an argument. Then, analyze the conclusion.

Read the Op-Ed. Then, complete the SPACECAT slides.  Be specific and analytical in your answers.

Write the best possible introduction for this prompt. Utilize the skills in Unit 7 Skill 1A Daily Video 1 as your guide. 

Take notes on 3 components of an introduction. Then, write a 3-5 sentences analysis of the introduction. 

Letter to the governor of Salem
Imagine you are a citizen of Salem, 1692. Write a letter to the governor demanding that the witch trials end. Use evidence from the historical websites and your reading of The Crucible to support your demand. Be sure to argue against others who would like to see the trials continue. Be persuasive.
The persuasive letter to the governor must:
o    structure ideas and arguments in a sustained and logical fashion
o    use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions
o    clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence
o    address readers' concerns, counterclaims, biases, and/or expectations 

Read Act IV. By this point, many of the accused have confessed in order to save their own life.  Who are the ones who maintain their innocence? Why do you believe they refuse to say they are witches? Give at least 2 examples from Act IV. 

Read Act 3. In this act, Reverend Hale dramatically changes his perspective.  What or who is primarily responsible for this change? Include at least 2 quotes from different parts of act 3 to support your assertion. 

Read Act 2. In this act, Elizabeth's character is revealed.  In a well written paragraph describe her relationship to 1) her husband John Proctor, 2) her servant Mary Warren, and 3) Reverend Hale.  Include a quote to suuprt each of the three assertions.

Read The Crucible Act 1 Overture (Miller 563-566). What is Arthur Miller's attitude towards the people of Salem? Write a paragraph that discusses his tone and diction to support your claim.  It should smoothly integrate 5-7 short quotes. Be sure to cite the page numbers.

*The link is the audio of Act 1. However, you must read The Overture seperately. It is on the handout and the link to the complete text. 

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1. Watch the Crash Course on Emily Dickinson poetry.
2. Choose one poem and complete the chart.

*Students who are completing the SBAC test are excused from this assignment. 

This assignment is due 03/07/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

I’m Nobody! Who are you? By Emily Dickinson

Introduction: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet who lived a mostly introverted, secluded life, maintaining friendships through written letters. She wrote over 1800 poems in her seclusion, most of which were published after her death. As you read, take notes on the speaker's opinions on personal living and what it takes to be a “somebody.”

I’m Nobody! Who are you?
Are you – Nobody – too?
Then there’s a pair of us!
Don’t tell! they’d advertise – you know!

How dreary – to be – Somebody!
How public – like a Frog –
To tell one’s name – the livelong June –
To an admiring Bog!

Analysis Question

Dickinson is famous for isolating herself from society. In the context of this poem, what does it mean to be alone? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

Analysis Question:
In the essay, Emerson describes children as being better able to perceive nature's beauty. Do you agree with this? How have your views on nature changed as you have aged? Do you spend as much time in nature now as you did as a child? Why do you think this is?

*Practice the skills learned in this week's Daily Videos to help you develop your answer.

Compare and contrast the two passages by Herbert Hoover. In what ways does the second passage convey a more serious tone? Your answer should be a 100-word CER with at least 3 short quotes.

Analysis Question - In the text, Thoreau describes Walden pond as "a mirror which no stone can crack" (Paragraph 2). In what ways are humans altering, or "cracking," nature? Find a recent article online (2015 or newer) that discusses the human impact on the environment. Use two quotes or paraphrases from the article for support. Be sure to cite the article correctly. In “title”, author argues/claims/describes/suggests “...”


*Use the skills from today's Daily Video lesson to help guide your answer.

What is similar in each document?
- Provide one piece of evidence for each.

What is different in each document?
- Provide one piece of evidence for each.

In her 1962 Book of Common Sense Etiquette, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt wrote, “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.”
In your response you should do the following:

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Watch the video and take notes in your Unit 5 packet (page 12). Then, add to and clarify the underlined words in the passage to convey a stronger argument in support of urban gardening.

Assignment: Unit 5 Progress Check: MCQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 2/17/2023 10:10 AM PST

Due: 2/19/2023 12:00 AM PST

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/49967520

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Watch the AP Daily Video. Then read "Child Labor & Women's Suffrage". Finally, complete the connotation chart. 

This assignment is due 02/10/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Practice using transitional elements. Because counselors are giving a presentation in class, this will be done at home

Please follow the link to complete this Illuminate Assessment

1. What are three elements that help to unify an author's ideas?
2. Read John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. Where does the author include elements that help unify his ideas? Include at least two pieces of evidence to support your claim.

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Directions: write a body paragraph for the Mencken prompt. 
Mencken Prompt 
“The average man does not want to be free. He just wants to be safe.” Examine the extent to which Mencken’s observation applies to contemporary society. Write 1 supporting paragraph, Highlight the claim that supports the thesis in blue, the evidence that supports the claim in yellow, and the commentary that connects the evidence to the claim in pink. This should all be between 100-150 words. Please use strong vocabulary and sentence structure. Finally, proofread carefully.

Directions: Write a thesis and outline for the Mencken Prompt.
“The average man does not want to be free. He just wants to be safe.”
Examine the extent to which Mencken’s observation applies to contemporary society.

Thesis - State your own thesis with a clear, three-part, line of reasoning.
I - Claim
a. evidence
b. evidence
II - Claim
a. evidence
b. evidence
III - Claim (This can be a counter-argument)
a. evidence
b evidence

What is your reaction to her TED Talk? What are your key takeaways? As always, if you
disagree with something the speaker has to say; please feel free to add that to your answer.

Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying eight sources.  This question requires you to synthesize a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. Your argument should be central; the sources should support your argument. Avoid merely summarizing the sources.
 Prompt: Are gender role stereotypes more constraining for males or females in modern society? Synthesize at least four sources for support. You can add any other sources that you wish from other readings, class presentations, or your own knowledge or experience.

Write a thesis statement that shows a line of reasoning. The statement should include two points for support and one for the counter-argument.

Example:
Although vanilla ice cream is also delicious, chocolate ice cream is better because it contains antioxidants and can help relieve stress.

Questions *Focus on using connective tissue in your answers.
1. SOAPSTone
2. Rhetorical Precis
3. What are two generalizations (AKA stereotypes) that Elrich makes about men? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
4. What are the qualities Ehlrich admires most in men? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
5. What does Hoegland mean by “No one is as fragile as a woman but no one is as fragile as a man.” Do you agree? Why or why not.

Questions *Focus on using connective tissue in your answers. 1. What is Theroux’s main argument?2. So much of the essay consists of negative descriptions of what it meant to Paul Theroux to be masculine or a man. Why does he offer such strong images and assertions? 3. Reread the following quote: "There would be no point in saying any of this if it were not generally accepted that to be a man is somehow - even now in feminist-influenced America - a privilege." What does this reveal about Theroux's overall purpose in this piece? 4. Theroux also talks about how women have a certain reputations of femininity they need to live up to also.5. Do you agree with his final statement: “And this is also why men often object to feminism but are afraid to explain why: of course women have a justified grievance, but most men believe—and with reason—that their lives are just as bad. “ Why or why not?

This assignment is due 01/15/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 01/12/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Directions:
Slide 2 - copy and paste 6 images of the ideal man.
Slide 3 - brainstorm 20 words or phrases that describe the men on slide 1. Use “wordart” to create a word cloud and paste it on this page.
Slide 4 - copy and paste 6 images of the ideal woman.
Slide 5 - brainstorm 20 words or phrases that describe the men on slide 1. Use “wordart” to create a word cloud and paste it on this page.
Slide 6 - what are the effects of these stereotypes you noticed? Explain both the positives and negatives of the expectations society pressure us to conform to. (50-75 words)

ALL PEOPLE IN THE IMAGES MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY FOR SCHOOL.

Recognize and Explain the Use of Methods of Development
Unit 4 Skill 5C Daily Video 1Read Gender: What is the impact of gender roles that society creates and enforces? What is harmful/dangerous about gender stereotypes? Write a thesis statement including line of reasoning and qualifiers. Then, support it with a well-written paragraph.

Write a thesis that requires a defense, previews the line of reasoning, and uses a qualifier.
Part 1 - Watch Skills Videos Unit 4B Videos 1, 2, and 3.
Part 2 - Write an argumentative thesis for the “Vast Wasteland” prompt. Be sure to follow the specific recommendations from the video, including line of reasoning and qualifiers.

Identify and Describe the Rhetorical Situation
Part 1 - Watch Skills Videos Unit 4 Skill 1A Daily Videos 1, 2, and 3
Part 2 - Write a paragraph that describes the rhetorical situation for the Clare Luce Booth passage.

Assignment: 2020 Practice Exam 1 FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 12/14/2022 12:18 PM PST

Due: 12/21/2022 12:00 AM PST

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/48936034

Watch the videos and write a cause-and-effect paragraph:

Argue that the survival of libraries depends upon necessary changes.

1. Your group will choose a theme that has a set of three questions.
2. You will choose TWO of those three questions to discuss.
3. You will have 30 minutes to prepare your discussions.
4. You will have 30 minutes to record and upload these discussions using Screencastify or Flipgrid. Each question will get its own recording because the software has a maximum of 10 minutes for each video. The total between the two videos must be 18 minutes
- Every group member must participate in the discussion in a meaningful way 3 to 4 times per question. This can include:
offering an answer, agreeing and giving an example, disagreeing and giving an example, asking a follow-up question, or making a connection to a historical or current event. At least a few quotes should be included.

You will have to sign into College Board to complete this assignment.  It is set with a 45-minute time limit. 

Assignment: Unit 3 Progress Check: MCQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 12/8/2022 12:00 AM PST

Due: 12/11/2022 11:45 PM PST

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/48679981

Literature Circle 3

1. How might Westover’s life been different had she chosen not to leave home and attend college? What risks did she face and what fears did the author have to overcome in order to leave home and pursue her higher education? How did Westover change as a result of her formalized education? 

2. Tara has titled her book Educated and much of her education takes place in classrooms, lectures, or other university environments. But not all. What other important moments of “education” were there? What friends, acquaintances, or experiences had the most impact on Tara? What does that imply about what an education is?

3. Over the course of this book, the Westover family deals with a number of accidents: Westover’s brother Tyler falling asleep and driving off the road, Westover’s brother Luke catching on fire, and later, a very serious accident for their father. How did these accidents shape Tara’s experience and relationship with her family?

1
Eliana
Lizeth
Johann
Mia
Elijah
2
Jasmine
Julianna
Elenore
Christian
Aaron
3
Amybella
Deborah
Jimena
Iris
Anahi
4
Anthony
Junior
Harvey
David
Keli
5
Mario M. 
Lizbeth
Brianna
Saphiro
Bianca
6
Janelle
Kimberly
Marybeth
Maryjane
Caleb
7
Sarah
Joseph
Kassandra
John
Karen
8
Sebastian
Brooke
Mario
Melody

1. When Tara's parents visit her at Harvard, they try to welcome her back into the family in some unusual ways. Describe two approaches they take.

2. While visiting her family, Tara concludes that she needs to leave "before the walls shift." What does she mean by this, and what causes her to feel this way?

1. How do people deal with Grandma down the hill’s death?
2. What is significant about Tara’s relationship with Drew?
3. In chapter 34, Tara confides in her parents about Shawn’s abuse. How do they react?

First, watch the video. Then, write the essay.

The right to free speech in the United States is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The concept of free speech may appear simple on its face, but hate speech complicates it. While some argue that the ability to voice any opinion under any circumstances is a fundamental right in America, others believe that hate speech — defined as “abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group, especially on the basis of race, religion, or sexual orientation” — endangers other fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, such as freedom of religion.
Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and develops your position on whether the right to free speech should continue to include hate speech.

Please read each source carefully. Underline or highlight the main ideas.  Then, put an X in the boxes that correspond to these main ideas. Although I attached the sources here, they are also on page 11 of your unit 3 packet.

Chapters 13-29 Literature Circle QuestionsChapter 17 - On New Year’s Day, Mother drives Tara to her new life in Utah. Tara’s apartment is a mile south of campus, and when she arrives, she finds that her two roommates have not yet returned from the Christmas holiday. Mother hugs Tara goodbye briskly and drops her off, leaving Tara alone. None of her roommates return for three days, and Tara is disturbed and quiet by the silence of the apartment compared to the constant hum of her childhood home, as well as the noises of the college town just beyond her windows. In what ways is Tara isolated in her new life?Chapter 19 - At the end of the semester, Tara returns to Buck’s Peak. She is awaiting the grades that will determine whether she will be able to return in the fall. Tara returns to her old job at Stokes, the grocery store, but Dad soon begins to insist that she come work for him at the scrap yard—he tells her that she isn’t “too good” for his kind of work.Chapter 23 - Back at school, Tara finds herself fielding offers from men at church to go out on dates. She rejects every single one, and her staunch opposition to dating and marriage attracts the attention of the church’s bishop. He calls Tara to a meeting, and tries to explain to her that “marriage is God’s plan.” How does handle this additional layer of pressure?Chapter 28 - Tara arrives at King’s College in England. On a tour of the campus chapel, Tara and her classmates go up onto the roof. Though the wind blows hard and strong, Dr. Kerry observes that Tara is “not afraid of falling”—she stands tall against the wind while all her other classmates hunch and cling to the walls. Dr. Kerry observes that it as if Tara has been up on this roof “all [her] life. Give examples of Tara facing her fears up to this point.

Groups

1
Eliana
Lizeth
Johann
Mia
Elijah
2
Jasmine
Julianna
Elenore
Christian
Aaron
3
Amybella
Deborah
Jimena
Iris
Anahi
4
Anthony
Junior
Harvey
David
Keli
5
Mario M. 
Lizbeth
Brianna
Saphiro
Bianca
6
Janelle
Kimberly
Marybeth
Maryjane
Caleb
7
Sarah
Joseph
Kassandra
John
Karen
8
Sebastian
Brooke
Mario
Melody

Quote from the Passage
Please spread out the quotes from chapters 13-29 and cite the page numbers.
Choose how you will discuss the passage: Q - question the logic C - connect it to another book, movie, or historical event. R - reflect on what this passage means, not just to the characters in the book, but to you as a reader.
EACH Passage you Quote must relate to one of the following codes above. Make sure to use a variety. Using the same codes for most or all of your entries will result in a lower score.

Write two thesis statements that show a clear line of reasoning.
1. Develop a position on the role, if any, public libraries should serve in the future.
2. Take a position on the factors a group or agency should consider in memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument.

Tara has a complicated relationship with her brother Shawn. Give an example of something positive and something negative.

Why are Fallacies Dangerous? Fallacies are dangerous persuasive tools because they often sound so appealing. However, these poor logical arguments aim for cheap reasoning and complacent acquiescence. Don’t get fooled by these arguments. Instead, stay tuned to learn more about fallacies so you can avoid them when you try to persuade someone through debate in the future.
How do you avoid committing fallacies? Pretend you disagree with the conclusion you’re defending. What parts of the argument would now seem fishy to you? What parts would seem easiest to attack? Give special attention to strengthening those parts.
List your main points; under each one, list the evidence you have for it. Seeing your claims and evidence laid out this way may make you realize that you have no good evidence for a particular claim, or it may help you look more critically at the evidence you’re using.
Learn which types of fallacies you’re especially prone to, and be careful to check for them in your work. Some writers make lots of appeals to authority; others are more likely to rely on weak analogies or set up straw men. Read over some of your old papers to see if there’s a particular kind of fallacy you need to watch out for.
Be aware that broad claims need more proof than narrow ones. Claims that use sweeping words like “all,” “no,” “none,” “every,” “always,” “never,” “no one,” and “everyone” are sometimes appropriate—but they require a lot more proof than less-sweeping claims that use words like “some,” “many,” “few,” “sometimes,” “usually,” and so forth. Double check your characterizations of others, especially your opponents, to be sure they are accurate and fair.

Groups:
1
Eliana
Lizeth
Johann
Mia
2
Elijah
Jasmine
Julianna 
Elenore
3
Christian
Aaron
Amybella
Deborah
4
Jimena
Iris
Anahi
Anthony
5
Junior
Harvey
David
Keli
6
Mario M.
Lizbeth
Brianna
Saphiro
7
Bianca
Janelle
Kimberly
Marybeth
Melody
8
Maryjane
Caleb
Sarah
Joseph
Brooke
9
Kassandra
John
Karen
Sebastian
Mario V.
In groups of four, analyze the fallacies on the slides.

In chapter 10, Gene's moods and bad judgment lead to even more pain for his family. Explain. Please include at least one quote and cite the page number.

You will answer these three questions in assigned groups using the discussion cards.  Everyone must participate a minimum of 5 times. When finished, you will complete the collaboration rubric. 

What types of work were the Westover children expected to perform? What do you think motivated their parents to expect the children to do this?

How has Tara’s relationship with her father developed/transform in the first nine chapters? Discuss both positive and negative aspects of their relationship.

What errors in logic seem most significant/problematic to you so far?

Watch the commercials and analyze the logical fallacies in each. 

1. In chapter 5, as Tara's father was reading the Bible, Tyler, Westover’s brother, cut his father short and told the family that he was leaving and going off to college. How did the family members react? Include two to three small quotes to show their attitudes toward Tyler's decision to get a formal education. Be sure to cite page numbers.

2. Chapters 7 and 8 show Tara asserting herself more and becoming responsible for herself and others. Give two examples (one from chapter 7 and one from chapter 8) that show Tara is becoming a more responsible and well-rounded person. Be sure to cite page numbers.

Read Educated chapter 3. Read chapter 3: "Cream Shoes" pgs 33-39. In this chapter, Westover claims "We understood that the dissolution of Mother’s family was the inauguration of ours. The two could not exist together. Only one could have her" (37). What does she mean by this? How do the "cream shoes" become a symbol of these 2 incompatible groups?

What is a fallacy? Are the helpful to an argument? why or why not? Give two examples.

Please read chapters 1-2 and answer the question in paragraph form (75-100 words). Use at least 1 short quote from the book in your answer.

Educated starts with an epigraph from Virginia Woolf: “The past is beautiful because one never realizes an emotion
at the time. It expands later, and thus we don’t have complete emotions about the present, only the past.” What do
you think Woolf meant by this? Why do you think Tara Westover chose to begin her memoir this way?

Watch the video and take notes. Then, take a look at last year's synthesis essay prompt (Question 1) and answer the questions.
1. What was the topic?
2. What are three things you notice about the sources?
3. What do the instructions tell you to do in the response?

3: Skill 3.A Daily Video 1 https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/f5qtt8g6xx?sui=12,3
3: Skill 3.A Daily Video 2 https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/x7hmuvl62z?sui=12,3


Write a Proposal a class at PHS for two different audiences (Administrators and Students).

Task:
Write a cause-effect argument to explain the success of something you just do not understand why people like. For example, you could write about an absurd fashion trend (Crocs with socks? really?), an overrated TV show or musician, or a popular menu item that you avoid at all costs (fried pickles? Hard pass.) You should have a clear thesis that declares what your topic is and what causes you traced to its success, and at least TWO pieces of evidence (with commentary) to support it.

Process:
Make a list of things whose success you just do not understand. Then, choose one and brainstorm some possible explanations for its success.

View the slide show and complete the notes in your Unit 3 packet. Then, mark as done.  

Choose 1 paragraph from a previous essay.  Copy the paragraph under “Before”. Then, Make a new version of your paragraph: If you were missing commentary...CREATE SOME. If your commentary was there, but weak...IMPROVE IT. If you feel pretty good about your commentary...ADD MORE. Highlight the changes.

Watch the video and take notes. Then, read the "Cuts in Medicare" by Laurie Keiper. Then, write a rhetorical analysis paragraph that discusses how Keiper establishes credibility and appeals to her readers (members of congress). Use specific textual evidence to support your claim.

CUTS IN MEDICARE

______


HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

of oregon

in the house of representatives

Monday, July 28, 1997

Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, hundreds of my constituents have contacted
me about the severe cuts in Medicare reimbursement for home oxygen
therapy. As the House and Senate conferees deliberate over the extent
of these cuts, I would like them to consider the lives of seniors
receiving home oxygen services. The following letter was given to me by
Laurie Keiper of Springfield, OR.

To Congress and the Senate of the United States: I am an
oxygen home therapy patient on 3-4 liters, 24 hours each day.
I am a wife of a research vessel boatswain mate who is not
home every night. He is gone most of the summer and fall.
I am a care giver also, taking care of my grandson, most of
his 14 years. He will be starting 9th grade in the fall.
Without oxygen, I can not take care of my grandson, do for
my family, or take care of myself. Instead you will pay more
for child care, hospital and for nursing facility care. Most
likely my 5 years of life expectancy will be shortened to 2
to 3 years or less. Oxygen is 1 percent of the total medicare
budget. If you cut it by 40 percent what will it cost you?
40 percent increase in hospital stays.
40 percent increase in dependent payments, especially
without parental guidance look at all the options--drugs,
alcohol, runaways etc.
40 percent increase in home health and/or nursing facility
payments.
40 percent increase in death benefit burial payments.
It does not seem fiscally prudent to make this cut. Look
for fake bills, bad doctors, people who aren't supposed to be
on Medicare. When someone says they question a bill--follow
up on it. Cut cost that way!
Laurie Keiper.

Directions: Read the two sample essays carefully.  Then, fill out the forms

In her book Gift from the Sea, author and aviator Anne Morrow Lindberg writes "we tend not to choose the unknown which might be a shock or disappointment or simply a little difficult to cope with. And yet it is the unknown with all the disappointment and surprises that is most enriching."


Explore the meaning of the word "The Unknown" and brainstorm examples that will be useful in your timed write.

In her book Gift from the Sea, author and aviator Anne Morrow Lindberg writes "we tend not to choose the unknown which might be a shock or disappointment or simply a little difficult to cope with. And yet it is the unknown with all the disappointment and surprises that is most enriching."

Consider the value Lindberg places on the unknown. Then, write an essay in which you develop your own position on the value of exploring the unknown. Use appropriate and specific evidence to illustrate and develop your position.

Create a tree map with examples that James Harvey Robinson uses to support his beliefs on the relationship between history and thought. You may complete the assignment on the slide or create it on paper and take a picture to submit it. 

Watch the video and take notes on how an author shows an understanding of an audience's beliefs, values, and or needs. Then, read the passage by Marian Evans Lewes. Finally, write a paragraph that shows an understanding of Lewes's fan's beliefs, values, and or needs. Support your claim with multiple pieces of evidence from the text.

Extra Help:
Read the passage by Marian Evans Lewes. Finally, write a paragraph that shows an understanding of Lewes's fan's beliefs, values, and or needs.

In “title”, author shows/demonstrates that she understands the values and needs of audience who (explain the situation). In the beginning of the text/letter, author rhetorical verb, “...”. (Explain). Later in the letter, she rhetorical verb, “...”. (Explain). Finally, author rhetorical verb, “...”. (Explain). Author conveys tones of ___ and ___ to (purpose).

Helpful rhetorical verbs
Remarks, reveals, explains, clarifies, asserts, inspires, empathizes, validates, defends, advocates, challenges, downplays, indicates, justifies, portrays, supports, reasons, understands, values, wants, needs

Example
In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail", the activist and religious leader Martin Luther King shows he understands the concerns of the eight clergymen who were attempting to call off the protests, but ultimately persuades them to accept his dedication to fighting for civil rights. At the beginning of the letter, he demonstrates his understanding of their moderate values by reminding them that they called his protest “untimely” and “unwise.” These words show patience tremendous patience when King must have felt both anger and frustration for their lack of support. Later in the letter, he reminds them that all his protests are “peaceful.” This creates a connection between himself and these clergymen, who all want their people to remain safe. In the closing, he suggests that they could make more progress if he had not been "thrown in jail." This would evoke a sense of anger at the lack of injustice. King's tone of patience with his audience contrast with the anger he expresses toward the unjust laws, which eventually helps to gain more support from the clergymen.

1. Trade "Role of Student" essays with a friend.
2. Carefully evaluate the rubric.
3. Give honest and helpful feedback.

Argumentative Writing: The Role of Students
In a multiple-paragraph response, take a position on this question: What is the role that students play in their own education.

Process:
Brainstorm some ideas. Some questions to consider might be “how is our society different than ones without free public education, or from societies that approach it differently?” “What are the goals of education? How successful are we in meeting those goals?” “What are some of the benefits of education that we don’t necessarily plan to happen?” Then, draft your response. Don’t worry about shaping it into an essay, but you should attempt to have a clear claim about the value or function of education in the United States today.

Purpose:
We are starting a piece that we will expand and develop over a couple of weeks through revision and peer review.

Read the article and create the SPACECAT chart.

Please follow the link to complete this Illuminate Assessment

Write a rhetorical analysis paragraph - How does President Obama connect to his key audience? Be sure to include a clear claim, multiple pieces of evidence, and reasoning that explain your analysis. You will most likely talk a lot about ethos/credibility and pathos/tone.

Watch the video and take notes in your unit 2 packet. Then, mark this as done. 

Read and analyze the article.  Then, create a SPACECAT chart. 

1) Take notes in the unit 2 packet.
2) Solve a Crime - First, state which crime you are solving. Then, answer the big question in CER format.
3) If you are in class, you will receive a handout. If you are absent, please do this assignment using the attached pdf.

How to Solve:
a. Always read the story first.
b. Read all the questions through without trying to answer them.
c. Examine the picture thoroughly.
d. Answer the clues one at a time in order.
e. Once you think you have solved the crime, state the solution in a clear and concise claim. Then, support the claim with evidence and reasoning.

Every year, many experts including parents, teachers, and pediatricians weigh in on how students are responding to current challenges in school. Select 1 recent (2020-2022) article on this topic from reputable news site such as The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, or CNN.  Then, analyze the type of evidence the author used to support his or her argument. Finally, write a rhetorical precis.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

First, you will carefully read and annotate the piece by Jeremy Lin.  Be sure to answer the 3 questions on the handout.
Then, you will college to Collegeboard and complete the timed write.  You will only have 40 minutes before it cuts off.  Be sure to strive for 300 words or more.

Assignment: Unit 1 Progress Check: FRQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 9/28/2022 8:30 AM PDT

Due: 9/29/2022 12:00 AM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/47417161

1. How do the first 3 paragraphs juxtapose (illustrate the differences between) the Native Americans and the White Settlers? Include 2 short quotes.
2. List 3 words or phrases with negative connotations from paragraph 5.
3. Is Chief Seattle being literal or ironic when he says, "But perhaps it is because the redman is a savage and does not understand" (paragraph 6). Explain.
4. How does Chief Seattle support his belief that “Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth”? Include 2 short quotes (paragraphs 7 and 8).

Argumentative Paragraph - Persuade a friend to read your favorite book. Be sure to include at least 3 reasons supported by specific details/ (125+ words).

CER Which set of reasons for breaking away from British rule strikes you as most important, and why? Choose from one of the reasons below. Then, support your claim with at least two details from the text.
• the colonists’ philosophical ideals • the hardships colonists suffered as a result of British policies • the king’s response to colonists’ complaints
Write Your Own Declaration of Independence
Directions:
The Founding Fathers risked their lives and the lives of their families to make a statement to the empire of Great Britain and the rest of the world. The document they created would have been viewed as treason by the British government and had they failed in their great plight for independence they would likely have lost everything, including their lives.

Your task is to write your own Declaration of Independence from the perspective of an oppressed or overworked group in either history, literature or pop culture. You must follow the guidelines below to create this document, which should mirror the real Declaration of Independence.
Guidelines for writing Declaration of Independence:
Preamble: Discuss the reasons for why you are writing this Declaration. (From, “When in the Course of (human) Events” to “declare the Causes which impel them to the Separation.”) What reasons do you believe you should declare your independence?
Declaration of (group) Rights: Explain what you believe, the philosophy and ideals behind your document. (From, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident….”) What beliefs about your independence do you have?
List of Complaints/Grievances: List the person/persons to whom you are addressing your complaints, and what you specifically are complaining about. (From, “To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid World….”) An example might be “Our Teachers have assigned an enormous amount of homework that we were forced to complete at times inconvenient.”
Statements of prior attempts to redress grievances: List the ways in which you have already tried to address your complaints. (From “Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren…”) In what ways have you already tried to address your complaints?
Declaration of Independence: Describe how you want things to change as a result of this Declaration. (From “We, therefore…”) How would you want things to change if you became independent?
Suggestions for topics
History: Native Americans, Slaves, Women before they earned the vote, Jews during the Holocaust
Current Events: Homeless, Immigrants, Refugees, Migrant workers, War veterans, Disabled people, People of Ukraine, Flood victims in Puerto Rico
Literature: Vampires, Students of Hogwarts, Citizens of Panem, Divergents
School: Student-athletes, ASB members, Teachers, Drill team members
Popular Culture: Pokemon, Sesame Street Monsters, Stormtroopers, NBA, NFL, or MLB
Animals: Goldfish, Circus animals, Zoo animals, Sea World Animals

Work on “NRI: Thesis Statements.”

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Assignment: Unit 1 Progress Check: MCQ

Class: Eng Lang P. 3

Available as of: 9/16/2022 6:30 AM PDT

Due: 9/18/2022 11:45 PM PDT

Link for students to take test: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/12/assessments/assignments/47140098

This assignment is due 09/15/2022. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Mark this as done when you finish the work, but you do not need to upload anything.

100 words

* See pages 19-25 in your packet for the passage.

Please watch the College Board Skill 1A Video 3. Then, craft a well-written rhetorical analysis paragraph analyzing "Ain't I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth. The paragraph should be at least 150 words.

Please watch the College Board Skill 1A Video 2. Then, craft a well-written rhetorical analysis paragraph analyzing "The Speech to the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry. The paragraph should be at least 150 words.

Short Response - Write your own “3 Reasons You Don’t Need..” (125 Words)
Task:
In the style of the article “Seven Reasons You Don’t Need Yoga,” write a piece entitled “3 Reasons You Don’t Need…” about a topic of your choice.

Process:
After you choose a topic, choose an appropriate SPEAKER for that topic and write from that perspective. Your PURPOSE here, of course, is to actually convince your readers that they DO need whatever your topic is.

Example:
If I were to write “3 Reasons You Don’t Need a Vegetable Garden,” I might write from the perspective of a greenhouse manager. My article might begin “1. You enjoy making long trips to the grocery store. If one of your greatest pleasures is spending your summer in long check-out lines to buy sweet corn and watermelon for your cookouts, then you definitely don’t need a vegetable garden.”


Exaggeration
Extreme Language
Absurd Similes and Metaphors
Persona that would believe the opposite of your title

Work on “NRI: Using Strong Reasoning to Connect Claims and Evidence.”

Task:
Write a piece entitled “3 Things In Which Americans Believe”. In this piece, carefully examine the values, qualities, and or habits that seem to unite people who live in this country. You can be positive, negative, serious, or sarcastic.

Process:
After you choose 3 qualities, give a detailed explanation and vivid examples. The total of all 3 should be a minimum of 150 words. Include at least 1 complex sentence and highlight it.

Example:
It is clear that Americans believe in convenience. Ironically, we will work extremely hard to have an easy life. We blur the lines between wants and necessities because we can. Drive-Thru restaurants allow us to eat without cooking, cleaning, or even getting out of the car. Amazon allows us to shop without leaving the sofa. And services like Uber and Lyft take us anywhere without the stress of looking for parking. We count on so many services being available to us 24/7, and often take this for granted.

Create SPACE chart and write the CER.

1. Watch the College Board Skill Video and take careful notes (pg. 33)
2. Read the "Statement on Assassination" by JFK. Then, write a well-organized rhetorical analysis paragraph. This should be 150 words or more and carefully proofread.

Read the article by Sarah Song. Then, create a SPACE chart and write a response paragraph.

Work on “NRI: Using Evidence to Support a Claim.”

You can either take notes in your packet and upload a picture or take notes on the Google Doc.

Click on the link below to start the game

Take the quiz. Then answer the questions below.
1. What was your total score?
2. What do these results mean to you? Explain in 50-75 words.

Questions:
1. What is one thing that researchers discovered about learning?
2. Why is mindset important?
3. What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?
4. What is dangerous about labeling people “dumb”?

Create a biographical slide to help me get to know you better. Use the first slide as your template. The second slide is an example.

Get into groups and introduce yourselves.
Search for something you all did this summer.
Begin by asking each other questions such as: Where did you go? What did you do?
When you are finished share this on Google Classroom.

Preview the Syllabus.
What is one thing you are looking forward to learning this year?