Mrs.

Motsinger’s AP Language with American Literature - Week of August 13-17, 2018 

 

Weekly Learning Goals  Focus Standards 

Analyze an author’s use of rhetorical strategies and determine
purpose. Use MLA formatting. Work collaboratively.
ELAGSE11-12RI1: ​Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where
the text leaves matters uncertain.​ ELAGSE11-12RI5: ​Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the
structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.​ ELAGSE11-12RI6: ​Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective,
analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. ​ELAGSE11-12L1​: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking. ​ELAGSE11-12SL4​: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,such that listeners
can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and
a range or formal and informal tasks.​ELAGSE11-12SL1​: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. ​ELAGSE11-12W1​: Write arguments to support claims in an
analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Upcoming Due Dates 

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. to TurnItIn.com Pre-course essay due

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in class Annotated speech and notes from pre-course assignment; ​5 Steps to a 5​ pre-course activities due; SADLIER UNIT 1 ACTIVITIES
DUE BY 11:59 P.M.

Thursday, August 16, 2018 Sadlier Unit 1 Quiz, Active/Passive Voice quiz on NoRedInk.com

Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

  NoRedInk.com active/passive Opening​: 5 Minutes to a 5: Day 1 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of Read ​Thank You for Arguing
voice assignment the Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html chapter 6: “Make Them Listen”
Monday, 
August 13,  Weebly blog post: “How to Work Session​:
2018  Use Rhetoric to Get What You 1. Complete AP exam pre-test.
Want”
Closing​: Introduce homework.

  Read ​Thank You for Arguing Opening​: 5 Minutes to a 5: Day 1 (complete activities in ​5 Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of Study for Sadlier Unit 1 quiz on
chapter 6 by class time. the Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html Thursday
Tuesday, 
August 14,  Pre-course essay due tonight Work Session​: Study for NoRedInk.com quiz on
2018  to turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. 1. Read ​Thank You for Arguing​ chapter 7: “Use Your Craft” active and passive voice
2. Rhetorical analysis workshop (Thursday)
3. Review and score rhetorical analysis essays from past AP exams
4. Self evaluate your rhetorical analysis (question 2) essay from the pre-test
5. Plan revisions for your pre-test essay

Closing​: Review Sadlier Unit 1 vocabulary words

 Mrs. Motsinger’s AP Language with American Literature - Week of August 13-17, 2018 
 
Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

  Pre-course annotations and 5​ Opening​: 5 Minutes to a 5: Day 2 (complete activities in ​5 Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of Study for Sadlier Unit 1 vocabulary
Steps to a 5​ work due in class the Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html​; quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, 
August 15,  Work Session​: Study for NoRedInk.com quiz on
2018  1. Introduce Native American Assimilation historical context and texts active and passive voice tomorrow
2. Read and complete annotation activity for”The Cutting of my Long Hair” and “Kill the Indian, and Save the Man”

Closing​: Review Sadlier Unit 1 vocabulary words

Thursday,  Sadlier unit 1 vocabulary quiz Opening​: 5 Minutes to a 5: Day 2 (complete activities in ​5 Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of Read ​Thank You For Arguing
in class today the Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html​; chapter 8
August 16, 
2018  Work Session​:
1. Meet in computer lab
2. Take Sadlier Unit 1 quiz
3. Take active/passive voice quiz on NoRedInk.com
4. Introduce and complete USA TestPrep EOC practice

Closing​: Read T​ hank You For Arguing​ chapter 8 for homework.

Friday,  Opening​: 5 Minutes to a 5: Day 1 (complete activities in ​5 Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of Complete rhetorical analysis
the Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html activities by Monday’s class
August 17, 
2018  Work Session​:
1. Friday Forum presentations
2. Complete rhetorical analysis stations over Native American Assimilation texts

Closing​: Read T​ hank You for Arguing