Essential Questions:
How do elements such as motif, heroism, race, culture, and style affect a piece of writing?
What are the essential elements of a Synthesis prompt?
Daily Agenda:
Monday: Syllabus day (see attached files). Try not to die from heat stroke.
Tuesday: Introduction to Independent Reading Project. From the list of questions (available as a hard copy in class):
1. Question 2, bullets 1 and 2.
2. Question 4, any combination of questions.
3. Question 7, bullets 2 or 4.
4. Question 13, bullets 1, 2, or 3 OR Question 15, any bullet.
Due: October 9 (end of quarter one).
Wednesday: Introduction to 2015 Synthesis Question. Create claim and identify optimal sources.
Thursday: From 2015 Synthesis Question (google: "AP Language Released Items," second link), create a claim and briefly describe how you could use each source to support said claim.
Friday: 2014 Synthesis Question walkthrough (Handed out in class).
Files:
How do elements such as motif, heroism, race, culture, and style affect a piece of writing?
What are the essential elements of a Synthesis prompt?
Daily Agenda:
Monday: Syllabus day (see attached files). Try not to die from heat stroke.
Tuesday: Introduction to Independent Reading Project. From the list of questions (available as a hard copy in class):
1. Question 2, bullets 1 and 2.
2. Question 4, any combination of questions.
3. Question 7, bullets 2 or 4.
4. Question 13, bullets 1, 2, or 3 OR Question 15, any bullet.
Due: October 9 (end of quarter one).
Wednesday: Introduction to 2015 Synthesis Question. Create claim and identify optimal sources.
Thursday: From 2015 Synthesis Question (google: "AP Language Released Items," second link), create a claim and briefly describe how you could use each source to support said claim.
Friday: 2014 Synthesis Question walkthrough (Handed out in class).
Files:
pre_ap_syllabus.doc |