Semester 1: Assignments - Day By Day

DAILY ACTIVITY TYPES / MAIN CATEGORIES
The following are typical, daily assignments we will have and locations for those assignments. There are several websites / resources we will use, so be sure to log into each and be able to navigate them as needed.

Warm Ups: Daily Problem(s) on the board - begin students’ with an MCQ question to warm up their brains.

Attacking Prompts (FRQs) - we need to practice this frequently to ensure that we answer the prompts precisely, thoroughly, and strategically.

AP Class SITE (this site will host all assignments and resources. It should link up to all (or at least most) of the assignments you will be required to complete.

AP Central/Classroom
-Daily Videos
-Practice - MCQs &/or FRQs

Ideas In Argument (textbook) / Achieve / (this is the website for the Ideas in Argument Textbook)

The Language of Composition 2nd Edition (Textbook with additional rhetorical content and practice; we will use this for at least 4 units. The introductory essays on the chapters and sections are central to helping you develop essential knowledge of the academic content and testing requirements).

NoRedInk.com (grammar and other)

Google Classroom (assignments and resoureces are posted here, but this is mainly where you turn classwork IN).

CED (Course Exam and Description): This is a resource available to you that can explain the overall course and exam as well as provide you with information about units, texts, practice tests, and other info that can help with the AP Language test.

[Some] Kinds of Assignments:

Practice - Writing & Essays / Free Response Questions - FRQs etc.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Big Idea(s) & Key Skills

Discussion

Close & Follow Up (HW)

Day 1

The Rhetorical Situation

Objectives:

Students will become familiar with the AP website & course overview.
Students will complete ONE DAILY VIDEO.

Students may also complete one MCQ on AP Central.

Assignments:
Daily Video 1 (AP Central)
Understand & define & Identify the components of the rhetorical situation (RHS).
Achieve / Ideas in Argument: Unit 1 pp. 2-9 (RHS)
Unit 1 Rhetorical Situation Reading Quiz #1
[Butler_1, Guerrero_1]
The Language of Composition -Unit 1 pp. 2-5
Poetry Assignment

HW:
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument Assignment:

Skill Focus: The Rhetorical Situation

OVERVIEW:
Norms & Guidelines - VideoAP Central & this Google Site
AP Class Code: Z7JVRR (Browse Site)
Daily Videos (Day 1: Exigence)
PPTs
AP Language & Composition (AP Lang)
-Syllabus
-Big Ideas (4 Guiding Principles)
-Essential Knowledge/Skills (Standards); Key Skill QuestionsLaunchpad “Ideas in Argument” (Assignments 1 & 2 - text pp. 2-9

Day 2

Rhetorical Situation

Objectives:
1) Identify, define, and begin to apply key parts of the rhetorical situation.
2) Discuss the rhetorical situation of a specific text (9/11 Speech) with classmate(s), identifying the exigence and purpose.

3) Learn about the key theme of Unit 1, The Power of Perspective.
Agenda/Assignments:
Daily Vid. 2
Unit 1: The Power of Perspective
-Review NORMS (if needed)-AP CENTRAL (AP Classroom) IS CENTRAL (AND FIRST!)
Skill 1.A Practice #2 [Brown-1&2, Castle Rackrent-anecdote & whole passage]-Launchpad - Finish Reading & Discuss Queen Eliz. pp. 7-9-The Rhetorical Situation (Site); Slides-Cornell Notes-AP Practice - Terms & Quiz-Making a Claim

HW:
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument (IA) - Claims & Evidence (CLE) & King, Horror, pp. 10-13.

Skill Focus:

Day 3

Bush - 9/11

Objectives
1) Apply the components of the rhetorical situation to a text.
2) Identify and explain how Bush utilizes all the components of the rhetorical situation to effectively accomplish his purpose.

Assignments:
Daily Vid. 3
Cornell Notes - (Re)View
Google Form Quiz

AP Classroom / Central - MCQ 1.1A Quiz

Bush - 9/11 Speech -
NoREDink.com Assignment

HW:
Skill 1.A Quiz #3 [Yoshino_3, Carlyle Char., & Auth. Intend. Aud., Bentham_Ref. para.1 & Ignorant & Auth. Sugg. & Writer Meta., Bio. Diversity_Chinese & "glass-blowing"]

Skill Focus:
Objectives & Directions
Directions & Objectives:
1. Students will read Chapter 1 in Ideas in Argument, which describes the rhetorical situation and the rhetorical triangle and provides an overview of the four big ideas from the AP Language and Composition course.
2. Students will read President George W. Bush’s “9/11 Speech,” using the rhetorical triangle to identify the parts of the rhetorical situation, as well as the author’s understanding of the audience.
3.Then, they will read an informational book from a selection of options (each group reads a different book) AND discuss in groups the components of the rhetorical situation addressed in the informational reading book [if applicable/completed] (Skill 1.A). CR3
4. After a discussion in class of claim, evidence, commentary, student groups will then list in bullet-point form the major claim, evidence, and commentary in one chapter or segment in the book (Skill 3.A).
5. Next, students will develop a group paragraph that explicates the claim, one piece of evidence, and commentary from the book.
6. Finally, each student will continue the group paragraph by adding an additional example of claim, evidence, and commentary.

Additional Resource(s) (Study Ideas):
Study Advice - Feynman

Remember More

Day 4

Bush, 9/11 Speech

Objectives:
-identify the rhetorical situation & analyze the effectiveness of the speech

Assignments:
Daily Vid. 4
Present - Bush Rhetoric
Launch - Disc. Eliz.
Terms - PDF - Unit 1
The Power of Perspective - Ted

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 5

The Danger of Story

Objectives

Assignments:
Daily Vid. 5
Know/Note the News
The Danger of a Single Story - Analyze Rhetoric; Class Site Link
Lanuchpad:

HW:
AP Class/CENTRAL - Skill 3.A #3 Quiz

Skill Focus:

News Assignment Info: Keeping yourself informed on events - nationally, internationally, and locally, will benefit you in many ways both on the AP exam and, of course, your discussions in life. It helps you make text connections in many ways.

Create a Doc and draw a table. Follow news stories each day/week. Identify and discuss news in each of the following categories & color code your stories. Use the example attached as a model. You will turn new stories weekly for this assignment.

Day 6

Objectives

Assignments:
Daily Vid. 6
Discuss - Danger (from the previous day)
Mini Assess. Practice (Skills 1.A; 4.A & FRQ)
Diagnostic - St.Sy

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 7

Objectives

Assignments:
Interact:
Daily Vid. 5

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 8

Maya Angelou

Objectives
Rhetorical Situation
Audience Awareness
Evidence and Line of Reasoning

Assignments:
Interact:
Daily Video 6
Angelou - My First Lifeline
Analyze - Discuss (Danger)
Mini Assess. Practice (Skills 4.A ; 3.A; 1.A; & FRQ)

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 9

Claims & Evidence

Objectives & Standards:
-identify the rhetorical situation & analyze the effectiveness of the speech

-Construct an effective claim that requires evidence.

-Identify evidence in support of a claim.

Assignment(s):
Daily Video 7

AP Classroom Assignment(s) (Unit 1: Claims & Evidence Writing Quiz [Self-Aware-Fish_1, Sister Cities_5, _6])

The Danger of a Single Story - Analyze Rhetoric; TedTalk Link
Memorize: Terms - PDF - Unit 1
PREView: The Power of Perspective - Ted
Know the News - Assignments

HW:
Finish Assignments AND Complete AP Classroom Quiz(zes) due TODAY.

Skill Focus/Objective(s):

We will identify and construct an effective claim and embed evidence to support the claim.
I will identify the claim of the text “The Danger with a Single Story” in a paragraph.

I will embed two supporting details in a sentence within a paragraph in support of the claim.

Day 10

Rhetorical Situation and Claims & Evidence - Conclusion

Objectives & Standards:
-identify the rhetorical situation & analyze the effectiveness of the speech.

-Construct an effective claim that requires evidence.

-Identify evidence in support of a claim.
Support a claim with strong, relevant, embedded evidence and reasoning.

Assignment(s):
TODAY.AP Classroom Assignment(s) (Skill 4.A #1)

FINAL - UNIT 1: I Am Malala - Speech & Assignment
Continuing/Ongoing:
The Danger of a Single Story - Analyze Rhetoric - and Peer Review/revision group work;

TedTalk Link (for the above assignment)
Memorize: Terms - PDF - Unit 1; ASSIGNMENT (DUE in about 2 weeks)
PREView: The Power of Perspective - Ted
Know the News - Assignments

HW:
Finish Assignments AND Complete AP Classroom Quiz(zes) due TODAY (Unit 1: Rhetorical Situation - Reading Quiz [Butler, Guerrero, Sasse - Skills 1A, 2B]).

Skill Focus/Objective(s):

We will identify and construct an effective claim and embed evidence to support the claim.
I will identify the claim of the text “Malala Speech to the UN Youth Assembly” in a paragraph.

I will embed two supporting details in a sentence within a paragraph in support of the claim.
I will develop a line of reasoning that analyzes each supporting detail by identifying rhetoric and/or the rhetorical situation and explains significant ideas conveyed and how they support the claim.

Day 11 - Continuing with Malala & Rhetorical Situation & Claims & Evidence

Use the assignment from day 10 above and continue on to progress / finish the assignment(s) from there.

Additional Assignment(s) / Tasks:
AP Classroom - Skill 4.A Quiz 1 (Focus Groups, Nemesis 1, Vegetarianism);
HW: Skill 1A, 3A, Practice #1 (22 minutes; Bentham)

Skill Focus/Objective(s):

We will identify and construct an effective claim and embed evidence to support the claim.
I will identify the claim of the text “Malala Speech to the UN Youth Assembly” in a paragraph.

I will embed two supporting details in a sentence within a paragraph in support of the claim.
I will develop a line of reasoning that analyzes each supporting detail by identifying rhetoric and/or the rhetorical situation and explains significant ideas conveyed and how they support the claim.

Day 12

Review - Rhetorical Situation

Objectives

Assignments:
Elizabeth, COVID (Launch)

HW:
AP Central "Skill 4A, 3A, 1A Practice #2" (30 Minute time limit; Teen Jobs Art of Political Lying, Cloudspotter's guide)

Skill Focus:

Day 13

Review - Claims & Evidence

Objectives:

Assignments:
King - Horror (Launch)

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 14

Review: Reasoning & Organization

Objectives

Assignments:
Soto - Jacket (Launch)

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 15

Review: Style & Tone

Objectives

Assignments:
Noah - The World (Launch)

HW:

Skill Focus:

Day 16

Unit 1 Assessment

Objectives:
Key Skills 1.A, 3.A, 4.A
Complete Vocabulary Quiz (Terms unit 1)
Complete the MCQ assessment on Reading;
Complete the MCQ assessment on Writing;
Complete the FRQ assessment - Rhetorical Analysis.

Assignments:
See test(s) TBA IN Launchpad (Resources)

HW:
MCQ Progress Check (AP Central / Classroom)
FRQ Progress Check (AP Central / Classroom

Skill Focus:

Day 17

Unit 2: The Power of Evidence

Objectives:
Define key skills and terms in the rhetorical situation AND among claims and evidence.
Key: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Classroom: Daily Videos Unit 2 : 2.1 (1, 2, and 3)
Notes on Key Skills from Unit 2 (1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B)
Launchpad:
Claims and Evidence: Relevant and Sufficient...
C&E: Supporting the Argument
Rushin, Give the Kids a Break

HW:
Watch AP Central Videos;
Finish Classwork not done;
Complete the AP Classroom/Central Practice (when you see it assigned/due).

Skill Focus:

Day 18

Claims and Evidence and The Devil in the White City

Objectives:
1. Identify claim and evidence in an argument.
2. Identify the rhetorical situation and the author's use in the service of a claim.

Assignments:
AP Classroom: Daily Videos Unit 2 : 2.1 (Skill 1.B) 1, 2, & 3)
Notes on Key Skills from Unit 2 (1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B)
Background on The Devil in the White City
Maps, Prescript, and Prologue
Launchpad:
Claims and Evidence: Relevant and Sufficient...
C&E: Supporting the Argument
Rushin, Give the Kids a Break

HW:
Watch AP Central Videos;
Finish Classwork not done;
Complete the AP Classroom/Central Practice (when you see it assigned/due).

DUE:
AP Central - Unit 2 Practice Skill 1.B #1
Skill Focus:

Day 19

Devil in the White City: Aboard the Olympic

Objectives
Skill 2.B

Assignments:
AP Classroom: Daily Videos Unit 2: 2.2 (Skill 2.B) 1, 2, & 3)
Review Notes on Key Skills from Unit 2 (1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B)
Discuss Background on The Devil in the White City
Finish Maps, Prescript, and Prologue
Daily Assignments for DWC
Quiz - Prologue
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY TODAY in Launchpad:
Claims and Evidence: Relevant and Sufficient...
C&E: Supporting the Argument
Rushin, Give the Kids a Break

HW:
Ideas in Argument / Launchpad: Notes on Unit 2, pp. 85-89 (& Complete the Assignment in Launchpad);

AP Central: Unit 2, Skill 1.B Practice #1;

DWC: Finish sections: Evils Imminent and the Prologue; work on the reading check & discussion questions (NOTE: MAKE A COPY OF THE TEXT FOR YOUR OWN DRIVE AND HIGHLIGHT & TAKE MARGIN NOTES WHILE READING. PRACTICE PACING AND # OF DEVICES / RHETORIC per page).

Skill Focus:

Day 20

Audience Appeals; Aboard the Olympic - Wrap Up

Objectives:
Skill 2.B: Make strategic choices in a text to address a rhetorical situation (specifically, demonstrate an understanding of an audience's beliefs, values, or needs).
1.A: Discuss your understanding of the (2+) rhetorical situation, audience's beliefs (etc.), and (2+) rhetorical devices/strategies the author uses in the text(s) we read.

Assignments:
Rhetorical Combat! Listen and refute!
DWC: Reading Check AND Discussion Questions - Aboard the Olympic: for each chapter, you can use the Unit 2 Key Questions to help generate discussion and analyze the text.
Launchpad: Harris, pp. 190-192.

HW:
AP Classroom: Videos Skill 2.B (DV1, 2, and 3)
2.B Daily Video 1 In this video, we will discuss various ways we know or can get to know an audience and ways to show that knowledge through appeals.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 2 We will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may easily agree with or support the message.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may oppose the message.
Quiz on Aboard... (The test window will open and close so be sure to get it done when instructed. Ask about this if Mr. Olsen does not go over it). Remember to go to the Sections & Reading Schedule Page for Reading Check & (some) Discussion Questions.
Read: DWC ch. 1: The Black City AND begin reading & answering questions for ch. 2 "The Trouble is Just Begun" (quiz to follow on the next class day)
Background - Historical Events (Chicago Factories)

Skill Focus:

Day 21

The Black City & The Trouble...con't.

Objectives
Skill 2.B: Make strategic choices in a text to address a rhetorical situation (specifically, demonstrate an understanding of an audience's beliefs, values, or needs).
Discuss your understanding of the (2+) rhetorical situation, audience's beliefs (etc.), and (2+) rhetorical devices/strategies the author uses in the text(s) we read.

Assignments:
AP Class: Assign. Unit 2: Rhetorical Situation Reading Quiz"
DWC: Rhetorical Combat - Discuss & present Chapter 1
Read & Integrate: Background - Historical Events (Factories)
IA: Take notes, Read, & Complete Questions pp. 99-103

HW:
AP Classroom: Videos Skill 2.B (DV 2, and 3)
2.B Daily Video 1 In this video, we will discuss various ways we know or can get to know an audience and ways to show that knowledge through appeals.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 2In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may easily agree with or support the message.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 3In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may oppose the message.
DWC: Chapter 3 "The Necessary Supply" (Quiz to follow on the next class day)
Launchpad / IA: Claims and Evidence - pp. 93-98 (Notes on topic; review/finish Rushin); IA: Take notes, Read, & Complete Questions pp. 99-103 (due Fri.).

Day 22

The Necessary Supply

Objectives
Skill 3.A Understanding and addressing an audience that may oppose the message.

Assignments:
DWC: Read - Catch Up (?)
Rhetorical Combat (?)
HW:
Daily Video AP Classroom: Videos Skill 2.B (DV 3)
2.B Daily Video 1 In this video, we will discuss various ways we know or can get to know an audience and ways to show that knowledge through appeals.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 2 In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may easily agree with or support the message.
Skill 2.B Daily Video 3 In this video, we will focus on understanding and addressing an audience that may oppose the message.
DWC Ch. 4 "Becomingness" pp. 48+ (Quiz to follow on the next class day)

Sample Rhetorical Combat Sentences (2):
"Author Larson conveys prominent builder John Root's powerful ethos of architectural expertise through Root's very own alliterative words when he states, "Once complete, the grillage of steel would be filled with Portland cement to produce a broad, rigid raft that Root called a "floating foundation" (25). The frequent pattern of the broad plethora of rhetorical devices Larson uses, such as this quote's exemplification, allusion (ref. to the distinctive American steel industry), and alliteration, conveys an authoritative tone that mimics the inventiveness of 1880s Chicago Root & Burnham's architectural genius as the creators of the modern American - and now, worldwide - skyscraper, both to support the claim of America (USA) as a new nation full of, and producing, its own brand of genius, and to achieve the purpose of dazzling & making readers investigate the cause(s) of that genius."

Day 23

Becomingness

Objectives
Skill 3.A: Identify and explain the claims and evidence of an argument.
Writers use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, or amplify a point.
Evidence can strengthen the validity and reasoning of an argument, relate to the audience's emotions and values, and increase a writer's credibility.
Evidence that is apt and sufficient in quality and quantity improves the effectiveness of an argument.

Assignments:
Daily Video Skill 3.A #1
DWC: Rhetorical Combat
Quiz
Launchpad:

HW:
APC: Daily Video 3.A #1: Writers use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, or amplify a point.
DWC: Ch. 5-7 DWC
IA / Launch.:

Day 24

Don't Be Afraid, Pilgrimage, and A Hotel for the Fair

Objectives
Skill 3.A Identify and explain the claims and evidence of an argument.

Assignments:
AP Class: (CLE) Skill 3.A Video 2
Discuss DWC - 5, 6, 7
Rhetorical Combat
IA: Unit 2 - Democracy (pp. 99-103 discuss);

HW:
APC: Daily Video 3.A 3: Evidence can/should strengthen the validity and reasoning of an argument, relate to the audience's emotions and values, and increase a writer's credibility.
DWC: Ch. 8-10 (pp. 94-109)
IA / Launchpad: Lang & Style - pp. 104-111

Day 25

Skill Focus: Skill 4.A Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim. Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

Ch. 8: "The Landscape of Regret" (94-99) - Ch 10 "Alone" (104-109)

Objectives
Skill 4.A Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim. Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

Assignments:
AP Classroom/Central: Skill 4.A Daily Video 1 - In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence strategically to illustrate, set a mood, exemplify, or amplify a point.
DWC: Discuss & Rhetorical Combat on DWC chapter 8.
IA: Unit 2 - REO 1 & Democracy (discuss);
Lang & Style (104-111) - if time;

HW:
AP Classroom / Central: Review Skill 3.A (the three videos);
Skill 4.A Daily Video 1-2 - In this video, we will focus on how to use evidence that strengthens the validity and reasoning of an argument, relates to an audience's emotions and values, and increases credibility.
DWC: Ch. 9-11
IA / Launchpad: Language & Style - pp. 104-111 (finish)

Day 26

Skill Focus: Skill 4.A Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim. Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

DWC - "Vanishing Point": Ch. 9 & "Alone": Ch 10

Objectives
Skill 4.A Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim. Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 3.A Practice 1: Assign Unit 2: Claims and Evidence - Reading Quiz (complete as a group)
DWC: One Pager Pacing Practice - theme(s); pages - 48, 50, 52, 55, 62, 65, 67, 77, 86, 87, 94
Discuss. & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH 9
Discuss Lang & Style - pp. 104-111 (In IA / Launchpad)

HW:
APC: Skill 4.A Daily Video 3 - This video focuses on how to use evidence that is apt and sufficient in quality and quantity to improve the effectiveness of an argument.
*Unit 2: Skill 3.A Quiz # 2
DWC: Ch. 10 "Alone" - 12 "Cuckoldry"
IA/Launch.: "Putting it All Together" Jabbar - pp. 112-115 (author’s use of audience & celebrity)

Day 27

Skill Focus: Skill 3.B Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.

"Alone" - "Cuckoldry"; Chapter 10 - Ch. 12 DWC

Objectives
Skill 3.B Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 3.B Daily Video 1: In this video, we will discuss ways that a thesis may indicate structure (and build on prior teaching of this topic).
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH 10
Discuss Lang & Style - pp. 104-111 (In IA / Launchpad)

HW:
APC: Skill 3.B Daily Video 2: In this video, we will highlight writers focusing their arguments, encourage anticipation of coming evidence, and look at overall structure.
DWC: Ch. 13-14
IA/Launch.: Putting it All Together: Jabbar - pp. 112-115 (author’s use of audience & celebrity)

Day 28

Skill Focus: Skill 3.B Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.

"An Awful Fight" Pt. II & Ch. 11-12; Chapter 13: Vexed pp. 128 - 145; Chapter 14: Remains of the Day pp. 146-152.

Objectives
Skill 3.B Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: 2: Skill 3.B Daily Video 3 - In this video, we will practice identifying the thesis of an excerpt and discussing the argument's structure.
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH 10-12
Discuss "Putting it All Together" Jabbar - pp. 112-115 (author’s use of audience & celebrity) (In IA / Launchpad)

HW:
APC: Skill 4.B Daily Video 1: In this video, we will highlight writers focusing their arguments, encourage anticipation of coming evidence, and look at overall structure.
Skill 3.B Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapter 15: A Gauntlet Dropped pp. 153 - 160; Chapter 16: The Angel from Dwight pp. 161 - 166; Chapter 17: Dedication Day pp. 167 - 182 (Use the weekend if you are behind to catch up!)
IA/Launch.: Ideas in American Culture - Reason & Rev. - pp. 116-121

Day 29

Skill Focus: CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Vexed" - "Angel from Dwight"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 4B
Practice - 3.B (Group Submission); Practice 4.B
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 13 - 16: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Discuss Jabbar; American Culture - Section 1 (of Unit 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill 4.B Video 2: More specific focus on the standard "Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument."
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 17, 18, 19, 20 (pp. 167-191)
IA/Launch.:

Day 30

Skill Focus: CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Dedication Day" - "Prendergast" - "Chappell Redux"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 4B
Review & Practice Skills 1.B - 4.B
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 17-19/20: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Discuss Jabbar; American Culture - Section 1 (of Unit 2)

Homework:
APC: Review Standards from the Unit (2) - Skills 1.B - 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 21-23 (pp. 192-216)
IA/Launch.: Ideas in American Culture: pp. 116-127 (Henry & Milk)

Day 31

Skill Focus: CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"The Cold Blooded Fact" - "Acquiring Minnie"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 4B
Practice - 3.B (Group Submission); Practice 4.B
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 20 - 23: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Discuss American Culture - Section 1 - Henry, Milk (from Unit 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill 4.B Video 2: More specific focus on the standard "Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument."
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 23-25
IA/Launch.: Finish Henry, Milk Questions - pp. 116-127

Day 32 (Fri., Oct. 6, 2023)

Objectives: Students will write [their own] & identify [in the text] one or more claims with proof that previews/reveals the structure of their argument.
Language Objective: Students will read thesis statements aloud to their group to then discuss and revise these to include components such as: [1] relation to claim, purpose, and evidence, [2] significance within the rhetorical situation, [3] analysis of rhetoric, literary devices, and/or figurative language, and [4] relevant text connections.

Skill Focus:
CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.

"Dreadful Things" - "Final Preparations"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 4B
Practice - 3.B (Group Submission); Practice 4.B
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC CH. 23 - 25: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Discuss American Culture - Section 1: Henry, Milk (of Unit 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill 4.B Video 2: More specific focus on the standard "Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument."
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 26-28/9 (pp. 235-246)
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 33 (Mon., Oct. 9th, 2023)

Skill Focus: CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Opening Day" - "Prendergast [2]"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Unit 2 Practice #2: 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 26-28/9: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Discuss American Culture - Section 2 Patriotism & Democracy pp. 128-133 (of Unit 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 29-33
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 34 (Tues., Oct. 10th, 2023)

Skill Focus: Review RHS 1.A - CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Night...Magician" - "Vertigo"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 29-33: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: 1) Discuss American Culture - Section 2 Patriotism & Democracy Kagan pp. 134-138 (of Unit 2)
2) Begin Argumentative Essay - pp. 139+
Score Student Samples (2022 Argument Essay #3; Prompt)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 34-37
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 35 (Wed., Oct. 11th, 2023)

Skill Focus: Review RHS 1.A - CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Heathen Wanted" - "Independence Day"

Objectives
CLE Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure.
CLE Skill 4.B: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH. 29-33: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay pp. 139+
Practice AP Testing with BlueBook Exams

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 38-45
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 36 (Thurs., Oct. 12th, 2023)

Skill Focus: Review RHS 1.A - CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

"Worry" - "Departures"

Objectives
RHS 1.B, RHS 2.B, CLE 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, 4.B

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Discuss & Rhetorical Combat DWC - CH.: Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
Unit 2: The Power of Evidence - Test (Part 1)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 38-45
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 37 (Fri., Oct. 13th, 2023)

Skill Focus: Review RHS 1.A - CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Testing, 1...2...

Objectives
RHS 1.B, RHS 2.B, CLE 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, 4.B

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
Unit 2: The Power of Evidence - Test (Part 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 46-48
IA/Launch.: Argumentative Essay - pp. 139-149 (the prompt is on p. 140)

Day 38 (Mon., Oct. 16th, 2023)

Skill Focus: Review RHS 1.A - CLE 4.B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

DWC "Prison" - "Malice Aforethought"

Objectives
RHS 1.B, RHS 2.B, CLE 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, 4.B

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.
Unit 2: The Power of Evidence - Test (Part 2)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Chapters 49-53
IA/Launch.:

DWC Epilogue

Objectives
RHS 1.B, RHS 2.B, CLE 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, 4.B

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Skill 1B -4.B Review
Practice 1.B - 4.B; Progress Check(s) Unit 2 - MCQ; FRQ
Analyze the Effectiveness of the Chapter(s) claims / focus as relates to the overall claims / purpose.

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 3.B, 4.A, and 4.B
Skill Practice (MCQ Assignment)
DWC: Epilogue: Chapters 53-56
IA/Launch.:

Day 39 (Tues., Oct. 17th, 2023)

Review & Assess

Objectives:
Review Unit 2 - Skills RHS , CLE , REO , STL .

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit Progress Check MCQ
Daily Video: N/A
Practice: Progress Check
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp.
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill 3.A - Daily Video 1
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.:
Website: Preview the Key Skills & Questions for Unit 3: 3.A, 4.A, 5.A, 6.A, 5.C, 6.C

Day 40 (Wed., Oct. 18th, 2023)

Unit 3 - The Power of Controversy & Line of Reasoning

Objectives:
RHS , CLE , REO , STL .

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video:
Practice:
Classroom Lecture - Slides on Line of Reasoning
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp.
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Focus - Skill 1.A Daily Video 2;
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.:

Day 41 (Thurs., Oct. 19th, 2023)

Objectives:
RHS , CLE , REO , STL .

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video:
Practice:
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp.
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review -
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.:

Day 42 (Fri., Oct. 20th, 2023)

Objectives:
RHS , CLE , REO , STL .

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video:
Practice:
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 160+ (preview, text 1 - 160-171)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) - preview

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review -
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.:
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Working with Hands

Day 43 (Mon., Oct. 23th, 2023)

The Power of Controversy (Planning Guide)

Objectives:
Skill 3.A: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Begin Unit 3 (Introduction) Controversy
Daily Video: Unit 3 Skill 3.A: In this video, we will go over guidance on the introduction of evidence in support of a claim. Practice: Progress Check Unit #2 (if not done)
Launchpad / Ideas: Review MCQs (Unit 2 Reading and Writing Tests); Preview Unit 3, pp. 160+
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) - Key Skills & Big Ideas; begin Working with Your Hands text;

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Preview & Focus on Skill 3.A (Review Video 1, watch 2 if you can); Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: Read and answer questions for pp. 160-171 (McRaven)
Website: (P)review the Key Skills & Questions for Unit 3: 3.A, 4.A, 5.A, 6.A, 5.C, 6.C; read Working with Your Hands - Assignment; Construction Assignment (using your hands)

Day 44 (Tues., Oct. 24th, 2023)

Make Your Bed (Military?)

Objectives:
Skill 3.A: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video: Skill 3.A Video 2: In this video, we will discuss the idea of line of reasoning while connecting commentary to evidence as a means of strengthening a claim.
Practice: Skill 3.A Practice #1 (Probably tomorrow)
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, Review & Score - Student Sample Essays for Unit 3 Argument Essay; Preview, Read & Answer Questions for pp. 160-171 (Introduction to Unit, Rhetorical Situation, & text "Make Your Bed" - if time permits)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) - Working with Your Hands;

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - Daily Video 1 & 2 (Skill 3.A)
Skill Practice [Unit 3 Skill 3.A Practice #1)
IA/Launch.: pp.172-181 (Stevenson)
Website: Fireside Chats & Argument(s)

Day 45 (Wed., Oct. 25th, 2023)

Working with Your Hands

Objectives:
CLE Writing: Skill 4.A: In this video, we will discuss the format, goals, and approaches to the synthesis prompt and talk about the use of claims and evidence within that prompt style.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video: Skill 4.A Video 1
Practice: Unit 3 Skill 3.A Practice #1
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 160-171 McRaven
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Working with Your Hands; Construction - Practice & Questions; Fireside Chats (if time)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 3.A, 4.A
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: Unit 3 pp.172-181 (Stevenson - finish)
Website: Letter...Stacey; (finish Fireside if we do not do so in class)

Day 46 (Thurs., Oct. 26th, 2023)

Fireside Chats & Economy (Depression)

Objectives:
CLE Writing: Skill 4.A - Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video: Skill 4.A Video 2: In this video, we will preview some synthesis tasks and broaden the use of claims and evidence to other prompt types and classroom writing activities.

Practice: Skill 3.A Practice #1; #2
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3 pp. 160-171 Mcraven; pp.172-181 (Stevenson - if time)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Fireside Chats; Letter...Stacey
DWC: Rhetorical Analysis OR Synthesis Essay

Homework:
APC: Skill Review - 4.A Video 3 (review 1, 2; skill 3.A videos)
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment); Skill 4.A Practice #1
IA/Launch.: pp.182-187 (Goode - Read & finish questions)
Website:Letter…Eliz. Stacey

Day 46 (Fri., Oct. 27th, 2023)

Controversy - Mercy

Objectives:
CLE Writing: Skill 4.A - Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim.

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3
Daily Video: Skill 4.A Video 3: In this video, we will focus on acknowledging, crediting, and generally using outside sources to support an original claim.
Practice: Unit 4 Skill 4.A Practice #1
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp.172-181 (Stevenson)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Letter...Stacey
Line of Reasoning Assignment (w/ Stacey);
Rhetorical Analysis Prompt (Stacey)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 4.A Video 3 (review 1, 2; skill 3.A videos)
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.:pp. 182-187 (Goode)
Website Text & Assignment: Dear Mrs. Roosevelt
DWC: Essay (Rhet. Analy. OR Synthesis)

Day 47 (Mon., Oct. 30th, 2023)

Depression, Dialogue

Objectives:
Skill 5.A

Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 5.A
Daily Video: Skill 5.A Video 1
Practice:
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 182-187 (Goode)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Dear Mrs. Roosevelt

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 5.A (Video 1); watch Skill 5.A Video 2;
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp. 188-193 (Chiu)
Website Text & Assignment: Growing...Tech.

Day 48 (Tues., Oct. 31st, 2023)

Roosevelt; Tech

Objectives:
Skill 5.A
Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 5.A
Daily Video: Skill 5.A Video 2
Practice:
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 188-193 (Chiu)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Dear Mrs. Roosevelt (if not done); Growing...Tech.

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 5.A (Video 1); watch Skill 5.A Video 2;
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp.194 - 198 (Model Text - Read & study notes)
Website Text & Assignment: Population Growth (World of 8 Billion)

Day 49 (Wed., Nov. 1st, 2023)

Stacey; Sontag; Line of Reasoning (note: after 2023, this assignment will go back to day 46)

Objectives:
Skill 5.A - Describe a line of reasoning and whether it supports an argument's overarching thesis.
Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 5.A
Daily Video: Skill 5.A Video 3: In this video, we will practice determining line of reasoning and tracking it throughout a short, complex piece.
Sontag Essay Prompt (#3 from 2001 exam)
Practice: Skill 5.A # 1 (due tonight, in class if possible);
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 188-193 (Chiu)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Stacey; Growing...Tech.; a follow-up Article from 2014; NPR from 2014
Oxford Logic Puzzle Assignment(s)

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - 5.A (Video 1); watch Skill 5.A Video 3; Link to Susan Sontag's full text On Photography (the excerpt is from the first essay "In Plato's Cave" - analyze the line of reasoning in the excerpt and text.
Skill Practice (MCQ or FRQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp.194 - 198 (Model Text - Read & study notes)
Website Text & Assignment: Population Growth (World of 8 Billion)

Day 50 (Thurs., Nov. 2nd, 2023) [2023 - Tues., Nov. 7th]

Stacey; Sontag; Goode; Line of Reasoning

Objectives:
Skill 5.A - Describe a line of reasoning and whether it supports an argument's overarching thesis.
Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 6.A
Daily Video: Skill 6.A Video 1: In this video, we will focus on choosing good evidence as the foundation of a strong argument.
Sontag Essay Debate on the Prompt (#3 from 2001 exam) - analyze the line of reasoning (and the logic) of Sontag's text. Then, develop a line of reasoning in your response (to the prompt).
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 182-187 REO (Goode) (delete/adjust in future as this was posted on an earlier date)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Stacey; a follow-up Article from 2014; NPR from 2014;

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - skills 4.A - 5.A (Video 1); watch Skill 6.A Video 1; Skill Practice [5.A should be done or finish tonight] (MCQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp.194 - 198 (Model Text - Read & study notes)
Website Text & Assignment: Population Growth (World of 8 Billion)

Day 50 (Thurs., Nov. 2nd, 2023) [2023 - Tues., Nov. 7th]

Stacey; Sontag; Goode; Line of Reasoning

Objectives:
Skill 5.A - Describe a line of reasoning and whether it supports an argument's overarching thesis.
Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 6.A
Daily Video: Unit 3 Skill 6.A Daily Video 2: In this video, we will focus on developing meaningful and appropriate commentary for the synthesis free-response question. (Direct link?)
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp. 182-187 REO ( Goode)
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Finish Stacey / Line of Reasoning Poster(s); Present to class; a follow-up Article from 2014; NPR from 2014; Growing...Tech.;

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - skills 4.A - 5.A (Video 1-3); watch Skill 6.A Video 3; Skill Practice [5.A should be done] (MCQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp.194 - 198 (Model Text - Read & study notes)
Website Text & Assignment: Population Growth (World of 8 Billion)

Day 51 (Fri., Nov. 9th, 2023) [After 2023 - Wed., Nov. 3th]

Stacey; Sontag; Goode; Line of Reasoning

Objectives:
Skill 5.A - Describe a line of reasoning and whether it supports an argument's overarching thesis.
Assignments:
AP Central/Class: Unit 3 Skill 6.A
Daily Video: Unit 3 *Skill 6.A Daily Video 3 (NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY VALUABLE VIDEO for ESSAY POINTS): In this video, we will focus on developing meaningful and appropriate commentary for the rhetorical analysis free-response question.
Launchpad / Ideas - Unit 3, pp.
Website (Unit 3 - Controversy) Poster(s); Present to class; a follow-up Article from 2014; NPR from 2014; Growing...Tech.;

HomeWork:
APC: Skill Review - skills 4.A - 6.A (Video 1-3); Skill Practice [6.A should be done or finish tonight] (MCQ Assignment)
IA/Launch.: pp.194 - 198 (Model Text - Read & study notes)
Website Text & Assignment: Population Growth (World of 8 Billion)

Day 52 (Mon., Nov. 13th, 2023) [After 2023 - Thurs., Nov. 4th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Skill 6.C - Methods of Development & Essay Types

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM DV 6.C Video 1: Methods of Development (Process Analysis Essays);

Website / Unit 3: Controversy - Begin reading Malthus' argument (Chunk n' Chew - it's tough!); Begin the World of 8 Bill. Assign.;

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Goode - "Single Handed Cooking" & PROCESS ANALYSIS; Questions
Line of Reasoning Assignment: Process Analysis Essay Write a process analysis essay. Explain steps in the process (4+) for something you know how to do well. Select something that contains a moral, or a claim, or develop a moral you can build around the process.

Homework:
AP Class: Review Daily Videos & skills from Unit 3 (3.A, 4.A, 4.C, 5.A, 5.C, 6.A, 6.C)

Launch/Ideas in Argument: Transitions & Chiu "Driving: It's Going Out of Style" pp. 188 - 193.

Website: Finish Malthus essay (section on Population only); be ready for a quiz!

Also, begin the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (select a topic [probably the same for each member in your group]; begin researching the literature [there are sources provided, and you can supplement them with 3 additional sources]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 53 (Tues., Nov. 14th, 2023) [After 2023 - Fri., Nov. 5th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Skill 6.C - Methods of Development & Essay Types

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM DV 6.C Video 2: Methods of Development (Cause & Effect and Compare-Contrast Essays);

Website / Unit 3: Controversy - Finish Malthus' argument; MCQ Assessment/Quiz (Timed, in class); World of 8 Bill. Assign.;

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Goode - "Single Handed Cooking" & PROCESS ANALYSIS; Questions
Line of Reasoning Assignment: Compare and Contrast Essay on Stacey's Letter to Her Father-In-Law and Goode's "Single Handed Cooking." Which is most effective in their line of reasoning at accomplishing their purpose?

Chiu - "Driving: It's Going Out of Style" & TRANSITIONS; Questions

Homework:
AP Class: Review Daily Videos & skills from Unit 3 (3.A, 4.A, 4.C, 5.A, 5.C, 6.A, 6.C)

Launch/Ideas in Argument: Daly "How the Lawyers Stole Winter" pp. 194-198

Website: Read the text "Why Malthus Was Wrong" and answer questions.

Also, work on the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (select a topic [probably the same for each member in your group]; begin researching the literature [there are sources provided, and you can supplement them with 3 additional sources]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 54 (Wed., Nov. 15th, 2023) [After 2023 - Mon., Nov. 8th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Skill 6.C - Methods of Development & Essay Types

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM DV Video Unit 3, Skill 6.C: In this video, we will focus on description and narration as methods of development to advance an argument (Methods of Development/Essay Types) (5 - 7 Minutes); Practice Skill 6.C #1; Additional Practice: Skill 3.A Practice #2

Website / Unit 3: Controversy -Why Malthus Was Wrong (discussion - about 10 minutes);
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Finish Discussing & Answering Chiu's - "Driving: It's Going Out of Style" & TRANSITIONS; Questions; Self Driving Car Debate
Discuss & Analyze the Model Essay "How the Lawyers Stole Winter"- pp. 194-198.

Homework:
AP Class: Review Daily Videos & skills from Unit 3 (3.A, 4.A, 4.C, 5.A, 5.C, 6.A, 6.C)
Complete the Progress Check MCQ

Launch/Ideas in Argument: Emerson & Ideas in Nature - pp. 199-204 (Be ready to discuss any/all questions); note: this assignment is a bit of a preview of the next unit.

Website: Work on the Synthesis Essay Assignment (World of 8 Billion) - reading and annotating 1-2 sources. Continue developing the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (researching the literature [there are sources provided, and 3 supplemental/additional sources]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 55 (Thurs., Nov. 16th, 2023) [After 2023 - Tues., Nov. 9th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Review - Skills in Unit 3

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Practice Assignments - Skills from Unit 3 (?);

Website / Unit 3: Controversy -Malthus Was Wrong (discussion - about 10 minutes);
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Logical Fallacies & Use for the Debate (Self Driving Cars)
Discuss & Answer Ideas in American Culture - "The Individual and Nature" pp. 199-204; MCQ Unit 3 (Reading & Writing MCQs)

Homework:
AP Class: Review Daily Videos & skills from Unit 3 (3.A, 4.A, 4.C, 5.A, 5.C, 6.A, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Carson "The Obligation to Endure" pp. 204 - 208 (Questions on p. 208 & Quiz on Launchpad, if available/assigned)
Website: Read the text "Why Malthus Was Wrong" and answer questions.

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 56 (Fri., Nov. 17th, 2023) [After 2023 - Wed., Nov. 10th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Review - Skills in Unit 3

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Practice Assignments - Skills from Unit 3 (?);
Progress Check Unit 3 MCQ (In class, assigned)

Website / Unit 3: Controversy
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Discuss & Answer Ideas in American Culture - Carson "The Obligation to Endure" pp. 204-208, Comprehension Check, After Reading Questions; MCQ Unit 3 (Reading & Writing MCQs)

Homework:
AP Class: Review Daily Videos & skills from Unit 3 (3.A, 4.A, 4.C, 5.A, 5.C, 6.A, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Review Unit 3 (esp. skill topics); FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment Here
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 57 (Mon., Nov. 27th, 2023) [After 2023 - Wed., Nov. 17th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4 DV # 1.A 1:
4: Skill 1.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on identifying the choices the writer makes given the audience of the rhetorical situation. (Occasion, Context, Exigence, Time Period, Audience (who are they? How does the writer use the occasion to better develop their rhetoric?) and other key topics given in prompts or MCQ texts; What can we deduce/infer about the audience based upon the context / text / etc?)
Progress Check Unit 3 FRQ (In class, assigned)

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 1: The Serpents of Paradise; Assignment Details Here.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 3 - FRQ (Was this done? If not, do so!)
Unit 4 - Introduction;
Unit 4 - Rhetorical Situation Notes & Text by Wang, "Why We Should Teach the Truth About American History"

Homework:
AP Class: Preview Daily Videos & skills from Unit 4 (1.A, 2.A, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment (do in Launchpad)
Rhetorical Situation Text - Wang
Website: Peview Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
Read & Annotate "The Serpents of Paradise"

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 58 (Tues., Nov. 28th, 2023) [After 2023 - Thurs., Nov. 18th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4 DV # 1.A 1:
4: Skill 1.A Daily Video 1In this video, we will focus on identifying the choices the writer makes given the audience of the rhetorical situation. (Occasion, Context, Exigence, Time Period, Audience (who are they? How does the writer use the occasion to better develop their rhetoric?) and other key topics given in prompts or MCQ texts; What can we deduce/infer about the audience based upon the context / text / etc?)
Progress Check Unit 3 FRQ (In class, assigned)

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 1: The Serpents of Paradise; Assignment Details Here.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 3 - FRQ (Was this done? If not, do so!)
Unit 4 - Introduction;
Unit 4 - Rhetorical Situation Notes & Text by Wang, "Why We Should Teach the Truth About American History"

Homework:
AP Class: Preview Daily Videos & skills from Unit 4 (1.A, 2.A, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment (do in Launchpad)
Rhetorical Situation Text - Wang
Website: Peview Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
Read & Annotate "The Serpents of Paradise"

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 59 (Wed., Nov. 29th, 2023) [After 2023 - Fri., Nov. 19th]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4 Skill 1.A DV # 2

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 1: The Serpents of Paradise; Assignment Details Here.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - Introduction;
Unit 4 - Rhetorical Situation Notes & Text by Wang, "Why We Should Teach the Truth About American History" - Questions now open

Homework:
AP Class: Preview Daily Videos & skills from Unit 4 (1.A, 2.A, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment (do in Launchpad)
Rhetorical Situation Text - Wang
Website: Preview Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
finish Reading & Annotating Transcendentalism - Background

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 60 (Thurs., Nov. 30th, 2023) [After 2023 - Mon., Nov. 22nd]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4 Skill 2.A DV # 1

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 1: The Serpents of Paradise; Assignment Details Here.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - Introduction;
Unit 4 - Rhetorical Situation Notes & Text by Wang, "Why We Should Teach the Truth About American History" - Questions now open

Homework:
AP Class: Preview Daily Videos & skills from Unit 4 (1.A, 2.A, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment (do in Launchpad)
Rhetorical Situation Text - Wang
Website: Preview Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
finish Reading & Annotating "The Serpents of Paradise"

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 61 (Fri., Dec. 1st, 2023) [After 2023 - Tues., Nov. 23rd]

FOCUS ON LINE OF REASONING, ESSAY TYPES (See types in the DV below)
Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4 Skill 2.A DV # 1

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 1: The Serpents of Paradise; Assignment Details Here.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - Introduction;
Unit 4 - Rhetorical Situation Notes & Text by Wang, "Why We Should Teach the Truth About American History" - Questions now open

Homework:
AP Class: Preview Daily Videos & skills from Unit 4 (1.A, 2.A, 3.B, 4.B, 5.C, 6.C)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: FRQ Unit 3 (pp. 231-238) - Assignment (do in Launchpad)
Rhetorical Situation Text - Wang
Website: Preview Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
finish Reading & Annotating "The Serpents of Paradise"

Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 62 (Mon., Dec. 4th, 2023) [After 2023 - Wed., Nov. 24th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Daily Video 2.A #2 (Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the Rhetorical Situation - focus on intros);

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 2: Nature.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - Claim & Evidence Notes & "Meet Gen. Z" (Comprehension Check & Analysis)

Homework:
AP Class: Daily Video Skill 2.A #3;
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Finish: CLE: "Meet Gen. Z;" Read: REO: Definition Argument & "What is An American?" & the Comprehension Check & Analysis Assignment; Definition Argument & Crevecoeur "Letters from an American Farmer: What is An American?"
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating "Nature" "History;"
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 63 (Tues., Dec. 5th, 2023) [After 2023 - Fri., Nov. 24th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Daily Video Skill 2.A #3; Unit 4 Skill 2.A Practice #1

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 2: Nature; History.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
REO: Exposition: Definition Argument & Crevecoeur “Letters from an American Farmer: What is an American?” (p. 262-266)

Homework:
AP Class: Daily Video Skill 2.A #3; Unit 4 Skill 2.A Practice #1
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Definition Argument & Crevecoeur "Letters from an American Farmer: What is An American?"
CLE: finish "Meet Gen. Z;" REO: Definition Argument & "What is An American?"
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating "Nature;" "History;" Fuller - Woman in the 19th Century
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 64 (Wed., Dec. 6th, 2023) [After 2023 - Mon., Nov. 25th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 3.B: Identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument.

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM -DV Skill 3.B #1 (Identify & Describe the Overarching Thesis of an Argument - esp. the parts of an argument).

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 3: Discuss Woman in the 19th Century.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - develop a draft of your essay.
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - REO: Discuss Definition Argument Essays & Crevecoeur “Letters…American?” & After Reading Questions (& complete Comprehension Check, Analysis)

Homework:
AP Class: Daily Video Skill 2.A #3; finish Unit 4 Skill 2.A Practice #1 (if not done last night!)
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read Style [Eliminating Ambiguity] & "They.." Harmon; Finish [late!] Definition Argument & Crevecoeur "Letters from an American Farmer: What is An American?"
[really late] CLE: "Meet Gen. Z;" REO: Definition Argument & "What is An American?"
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating Fuller Lawsuit/Debate, Man vs. Men. Woman vs. Women; Thoreau - "Where I Lived, What I Lived For"
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 65 (Thurs., Dec. 7th, 2023) [After 2023 - Mon., Nov. 25th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 2.A

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill 3.B # 2: Identify & Describe the Overarching Thesis of an argument (discern the figurative meaning of a text to understand its overarching thesis); practice Unit 4 Skill 3.B Practice # 1 esp. the parts of an argument.

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 3: Woman in the 19th Century.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Unit 4 - REO: Discuss Definition Argument Essays & Crevecoeur “Letters…American?” & After Reading Questions (& complete Comprehension Check, Analysis)

Homework:
AP Class: Daily Video Skill 3.B #2, 3.B # 3; Unit 4 Skill 2.A Practice #1
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read Style [Eliminating Ambiguity] & "They.." Harmon; Finish [late!] Definition Argument & Crevecoeur "Letters from an American Farmer: What is An American?"
[really late] CLE: "Meet Gen. Z;" REO: Definition Argument & "What is An American?"
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating Fuller Lawsuit/Debate, Man vs. Men. Woman vs. Women; Thoreau - "Where I Lived, What I Lived For"
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 66 (Fri., Dec. 7th, 2023) [After 2023 - Tues., Nov. 26th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 3.B

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill # 4.B #1 In this video, we will focus on writing a thesis statement that contains an appropriate amount of depth and sophistication.; Unit 4 Skill 3.B Practice # 1 (if not done)

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 3: Woman in the 19th Century, Lawsuit/Debate, Man vs. Men. Woman vs. Women.
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Discuss Unit 4 - REO: Discuss Definition Argument Essays & Crevecoeur “Letters…American?” & After Reading Questions (& complete Comprehension Check, Analysis);

Homework:
AP Class: DV Skill # 4.B #1;
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Finish Style [Eliminating Ambiguity] & "They.." Harmon (finish Comprehension Check & Analysis; Read: Putting it all Together & Obama [pp. 213-280]
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Read & Annotate Thoreau - "Where I Lived, What I Lived For"
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 67 (Mon., Dec. 11th, 2023) [After 2023 - Thurs., Nov. 28th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 4.B

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill # 4.B # 2 In this video, we will focus on writing a thesis statement that previews the line of reasoning, whether explicitly or implicitly.;

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text 4/5: Lawsuit/Debate, Man vs. Men. Woman vs. Women; Thoreau - "Where I Lived, What I Lived For"
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)

Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Language & Style: Eliminating Ambiguity & Hamon “They is the Word of the Year, Merriam-Webster Says, Noting Its Singular Rise” [pp. 267-272]; - After Reading Questions, Comprehension Check, Analysis

Homework:
AP Class: Daily Video Skill 4.B #2;
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read Obama - Speech
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating Thoreau - On the Duty of Civil Disobedience; Solitude
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 68 (Tues., Dec. 12th, 2023) [After 2023 - Fri., Nov. 29th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 4.B

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill # 4.B # 3 In this video, we will focus on improving the quality of a thesis statement by incorporating qualifiers.

Website / Unit 4: The Power of Nature
Nature - Unit 4 Text: Discuss On the Duty of Civil Disobedience; Solitude
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Language & Style: Eliminating Ambiguity & Hamon “They is the Word of the Year, Merriam-Webster Says, Noting Its Singular Rise” [pp. 267-272]; - After Reading Questions, Comprehension Check, Analysis

Homework:
AP Class: ;
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read Obama - Speech
Website: Review Key Skills & Key Skill Questions;
-Reading & Annotating Thoreau -
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 69 (Wed., Dec. 13th, 2023) [After 2023 - Mon, Dec. 3rd]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 5.C

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill 5.C #1 In this video, we will focus on the various ways an author might develop a text through the method of comparison-contrast.

Website / Unit 4: Watch & take notes on the Rights of Nature Documentary & "The Power of Nature" article (Boccaletti) & Assignment; then also - Mind Blowing, Magnified Portraits of Insects (Bliss); Tedtalk.
Nature - Unit 4 Text: Discuss On the Duty of Civil Disobedience; Solitude
World of 8 Bill. Assign. - determine a topic; locate 3 additional recent scholarly sources (about 10 minutes)
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Read & Discuss Ideas in American Culture: Friedman, from Free to Choose & Post Reading Questions (RHS, CLE, REO, STL, PIAT); Comp. Check? Analysis?

Homework:
AP Class: finish DV Skill 5.C # 1, watch DV 5.C #2; finish / take the 4.B Practice (if not done already);
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read IAC Equality and Social Discontent & What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, pp. 291-297. Post reading Questions: RHS, CLE, REO, STL,IAC, PIAT.
Website: Letters and Op-Eds: “Why Even a Little Nature Is Good for Your Brain” by Alex Hutchinson
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 70 (Thurs., Dec. 14th, 2023) [After 2023 - Tues., Dec. 4th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 5.C

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - DV Skill 5.C #2 In this video, we will focus on the ways an author might develop a text through the methods of definition and description.

Website / Unit 4: Watch & take notes on the Rights of Nature Documentary & "The Power of Nature" article (Boccaletti) & Assignment; then also - Mind Blowing, Magnified Portraits of Insects (Bliss); Tedtalk.
Nature - Unit 4 Text: Power of Nature / Website: Letters and Op-Eds: “Why Even a Little Nature Is Good for Your Brain” by Alex Hutchinson
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Read & Discuss Ideas in American Culture: IAC Equality and Social Discontent & What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, pp. 291-297. Read by Ossie Davis (Audio). Post reading Questions: RHS, CLE, REO, STL,IAC, PIAT. Descendants Reading Douglass' speech.

Homework:
AP Class: finish DV Skill 5.C # 1, watch DV 5.C #2; finish / take the 4.B Practice (if not done already);
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Read #Metoo isn’t Enough - Kingsolver pp. 298-302
Website: Science and Technology: Excerpts from I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).

Day 71 (Fri., Dec. 15th, 2023) [After 2023 - Wed., Dec. 5th]

Objectives:
Study Key Skills for Unit 4 - Skill 5.C

Activities:
AP CLASSROOM - Unit 4: Skill 5.C Daily Video #3 In this video, we will focus on recognizing and explaining the use of methods of development in the context of the multiple-choice section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam. Unit 4 Skill 5.C Practice # 1

Website / Unit 4 - Nature: Discuss Science and Technology: Excerpts from I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong.
Launchpad / Ideas in Argument:
Read & Discuss Ideas in American Culture: Discuss #Metoo isn’t Enough - Kingsolver pp. 298-302; finish Questions (RHS, etc.) & Comp. Check; Analy.

Homework:
AP Class: Unit 4 Skill 6.C Video 1; review others;
Launch/Ideas in Argument: Composition Workshop: Definition: Redefining Ladylike - Taylore pp. 303 - 304; & Your Assignment pp. 305 - 315.
Website: Visuals: From Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel (note: there are 28 photos from families around the world)
-Also, continue the Essay Assignment on the World of 8 Billion (annotate & highlight one or two more sources on the topic [sources provided, supplemental/additional three]; developing your outline and line of reasoning).