AP Language with American Literature - Week of November 5-November 9, 2018 

Weekly Learning Goals  Focus Standards 

Complete research and annotate scholarly articles for research project. Gather
relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively (use Cobb Digital Library); assess the strengths and
limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism
and over reliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. Use
appropriate MLA citations in research and other projects. Improve multiple choice
(AP exam prep) scores. Write arguments to support claims. Practice argumentative,
synthesis, and rhetorical analysis essays. Participate in collaborative discussions.
CBAPELC C7​​—The course teaches research skills, and in particular, the ability to evaluate, use, and cite primary and secondary sources. The course assigns projects such as the
researched argument paper, which goes beyond the parameters of a traditional research paper by asking students to present an argument of their own that includes the analysis and
synthesis of ideas from an array of sources.​CBAPELC C8​​—The course teaches students how to cite sources using a recognized editorial style (e.g., Modern Language Association).
ELAGSE11-12RL1: ​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. ​ELAGSE11-12RI1​​: 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​. ELAGSE11-12W1:​​Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. ​ELAGSE11-12W7: ​Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question)
or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
ELAGSE11-12W8: ​Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each
source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one source
and following a standard format for citation.

Upcoming Due Dates 

Monday, November 5, 2018 Annotated sources (2) due in class

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 All learning contract tasks due in class

Thursday, November 8, 2018 Unit 8 vocabulary quiz

Friday, November 9, 2018 The Wild Truth​ chapters 1-8 quiz

Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

Monday,  Bring ​The Wild Truth​ to class Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Work on research paper analysis
every day this week. Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html notes, read ​The Wild Truth
November 5, 
2018  Due today: 2 annotated Work Session​​:
  sources for your research 1. Turn in annotated sources for research paper.
  paper. 2. Review requirements for analysis notes.
3. Multiple Choice Monday: ​AP Language multiple choice review​.
4. Complete learning contract tasks or midterm essays, as needed.

Closing​​: Read​ The Wild Truth.

  No school today! It’s election day!

Tuesday, 
November 6, 
2018 
 AP Language with American Literature - Week of November 5-November 9, 2018 
 
Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

  All learning contract tasks are Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Study for Unit 8 vocabulary quiz,
due today in class. Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html​; read ​The Wild Truth​.
Wednesday, 
November 7,  Work Session​​:
2018  1. Turn in all learning contract tasks.
2. Read and discuss ​The Wild Truth​. Complete visual rhetoric activity: choose a photo from your ​Wild Truth​ book and answer
the following questions:
a. What is the photo communicating?
b. How do you know?
c. Are there shades of truth in the representation?
d. What rhetorical elements are present in this photo?

Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth.

Thursday,  Unit 8 vocabulary quiz in Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Read ​The Wild Truth​ and prepare
class Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html for tomorrow’s quiz. Complete
November 8, 
research paper analysis notes.
2018  Work Session​​:
  1. Take unit 8 vocabulary quiz.
Mrs. Mots  2. Complete EOC review narrative activity for ​“There Will Come Soft Rains.”
will have a 
sub today.  Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth.

Friday,  Chapters 1-8 reading quiz Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Upload analysis notes to
over T​ he Wild Truth​. Bring Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m.
November 9, 
your handwritten notes on
2018  each chapter if you want to Work Session​​:
  use them on your quiz! 1. Take chapters 1-8 quiz over T​ he Wild Truth​.
Mrs. Mots  2. Complete narrative writing task from yesterday.
will have a 
sub today.  Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth.