Dec 5/6

Agenda:

  • Footnotes Instruction
  • Scarlet Letter Work time

Footnotes can do any of the following:

    • Identify sources: you have to learn to read the footnotes use of italics and commas to determine what type of source.
    • Define Terms, particularly the word origins or obscure terminology
    • Add facts or details about the author or topic
    • Clarify confusion by adding anticipated counter-arguments or explaining argument validity
    • Refer readers to other sources for more information

AP Questions STEMS from Footnotes:

    • How does the footnote _______help the reader better understand the passage?
    • The purpose of footnote____ is to______.
    • _________ footnote functions to ________.
    • Which of the following is an accurate reading of footnote_____?
    • The purpose of footnote ____ is to inform the reader that the quotation in line ___....
    • Taken as a whole, the footnotes suggest…
    • The abbreviation _____ in footnote_____ serves to let the reader know that….
    • Why does the author include footnote_____?

Homework:

  • Midterm Vocabulary Test Monday 10th/Tuesday 11th.
    • Note: All of the words listed below will be on your Midterm, and you are responsible for knowing these terms and all your vocabulary terms from previous Tone Words and Unit Lists. The highlighted words will be tested.
  • Midterm Essay: Wednesday December 12th and Thursday December 13th
  • Midterm Multiple Choice: 4A: Tuesday, Dec 18th; 6B: Wednesday, December 19th
REVISED Vocabulary (based on 2017 AP Lang Exam)