AP English Language and Composition Calendar

April 2017 Calendar

Mrs. Kaszonyi

Website: kaszonyi.wikispaces.com

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OBJECTIVES --Students will. . .

4/3
Receive Ch. of Choice Assignment #2 and rhetorical analysis h/o
Day 1 of TED Talks
(4-5 minutes per talk). Will ask for volunteers followed by alphabetical order
*Content of peer TED Talks could be used on the AP argumentative essay potentially
Homework: Chapter of Choice Rhetorical Analysis / 4/4
Day 2 of TED Talks

Work on Chapter of Choice if done with TED talks
Homework: Chapter of Choice Rhetorical Analysis / 4/5 – return graded essays
Day 3 of TED Talks. Work on Chapter of Choice if done with TED talks
Homework: Chapter of Choice Rhetorical Analysis / 4/6 (special bell)
Transition into review of rhetorical analysis
Watch “I Have a Dream” video rhetorical analysis as review (on Web site)
Receive overview of past prompt topics. Review goals and expectations of the rhetorical analysis
Homework: Chapter of Choice Rhetorical Analysis / 4/7 – Vocab Friday!
Quiz on tone, diction, syntax, and style (35 points)
Homework: Chapter of Choice Rhetorical Analysis
4/10
*Submit chapter of choice rhetorical analysis
Championship Round MC Madness – past AP test taken individually. Scores will be averaged within your team to determine winner of tournament (40 minutes)
Receive “America Needs Its Nerds.” Read and annotate for homework
Homework: Read/annotate article. Begin following current events using news outlet(s) of choice. A current event pop quiz is a possibility in the weeks leading up to the exam / 4/11
Championship Round MC Madness – past AP test taken individually. Scores will be averaged within your team to determine winner of tournament (20 minutes)
Team challenge activity (will be a surprise). Best performing team from each class period will receive one bonus point on next timed writing
Homework: Read/annotate article. Begin following current events using news outlet(s) of choice. A current event pop quiz is a possibility in the weeks leading up to the exam / 4/12
Review exemplar essay on “America Needs Its Nerds” prompt
Individual or team challenge activity – read, annotate, and plan several rhetorical analysis responses in one class period
Homework: none / 4/13
No School – Spring Break!

Homework: none / 4/14
No School – Spring Break!

Homework: none
4/17
No School – Spring Break!

Homework: print the 2009-2015 free response questions from the College Board Web site for use in class later this week (beginning Thurs.) / 4/18 (Timed Writing)
Write a rhetorical analysis essay on a new prompt (one that was not previously reviewed or planned in class). Use your number not your name
Receive final Ch. of Choice assignment
Homework: Chapter of Choice “Suggestions for Writing.” Submit anytime on or before April 28th / 4/19
AP Reader Scoring Activity – students will be grouped into reading tables. Each table will read and score 3 student essays in a rotating format (read time is 10 min. max. per essay). Sample scores will be provided to help readers calibrate. This activity will mimic the actual AP reading process that takes place in May. You will be assessing peer essays from another class period.
Homework: Chapter of Choice / 4/20
Transition into synthesis review. Receive overview of past prompts.
Plan the 2011 synthesis essay (Locavore movement) within 15 min. allotted timeframe. Discuss ideas/plans/outside information. Review exemplar student essay
Homework: Chapter of Choice / 4/21
Quick-Fire Debate – receive a past prompt and a random assignment to either “Team Pro” or “Team Con.” After a 15 minute planning period, we will engage in a debate including opening statement (thesis), arguments (with source support), rebuttal (C&R), and a closing statement (conclusion; last, best impression)
Homework: Chapter of Choice
4/24 (Timed Writing)
Write a synthesis essay on a random prompt (2009-2015). It is expected that you bring a copy of all prompts/annotated sources to class. You may use any outlines that you’ve prepared during your composition of the essay. Use your number not your name.
Homework: Chapter of Choice “Suggestions for Writing” / 4/25
AP Reader Scoring Activity – students will be grouped into reading tables. Each table will read and score 3 student essays in a rotating format (read time is 10 min. max. per essay). Sample scores will be provided to help readers calibrate. This activity will mimic the actual AP reading process that takes place in May. You will be assessing peer essays from another class period.
Homework: Chapter of Choice “Suggestions for Writing” / 4/26
Transition into persuasive essay review
Receive overview of past prompts document. Briefly review goals and expectations of the persuasive essay
Read and plan a response to the 2011 prompt. Review exemplar essay on Paine’s characterization of America.
Homework: Chapter of Choice “Suggestions for Writing” / 4/27
Quick-Fire Debate – receive a past prompt and a random assignment to either “Team Pro” or “Team Con.” After a 5 minute plan/discuss period, we will engage in a debate including opening statement (thesis), arguments (with source support), rebuttal (concession and refutation), and a closing statement (conclusion; last, best impression)
Homework: Chapter of Choice “Suggestions for Writing” / 4/28 (Timed Writing)
Write persuasive essay on a random past prompt, one that was not previously reviewed in class
After writing all three types of essays, identify your areas of strength and weakness. Which essay is easiest for you? Which is hardest? Develop a plan of action accordingly
Homework: Complete the “AP Test Review” Packet.

*Plans are subject to change based on student needs in the weeks leading up to the AP test*