AP Period 4 Assignments

Note: There are some new words at the top of the list.

There will be a quiz on Friday 1/8/16 on some of the words from the list (old and new)

Read A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift. Annotate and create 3 questions and answers. 1 content question, 2 rhetorical analysis questions. I will be looking at the assignment tomorrow - it will be graded. You will use these questions and answers for a fishbowl on Tuesday(tomorrow).

Annotate JFK Steele Speech. Use SOAPSTone, DIDLS and EPL.

Create GIVE ONE/GET ONE CHART - Headings should include: Rhetorical Device, Evidence and Impact (How/Why) -- You do not need to type this chart. 

 

 

Speech/ Notes (The file Kennedy Steele Speech contains class notes) and examples of chart are attached 

Read the attached article. be ready to discuss the the implications of the information in the article. Why do you think this is happening now? Will there be a crackdown in child labor or will child labor continue to grow - why or why not? Write out your answers to be turned in. 

 

SOAPSTone DIDLS EPL the Kelley speech. COME TO CLASS PREPARED!!!! 

Go through the speech chronologically. Think about what you already know (as discussed in class) about the purpose, audience and techniques the speaker may have used, then look for examples and make notes of how and why a certain audience might be appealed to, or how and why the speaker uses certain techniques to get her message across etc. You will be working with other students on this prompt in class so it is very important you do your work before you come to class!!!!

 

I WANT A WIFE  -- Read & annotate - Content (Says) SOAPSTone, DIDLS, EPL (Does)

 

 

 

Read the main article first and annotate - What does it say (content). What is the author doing (rhetorical analysis). Pay attention to purpose and audience.along with overall tone and specific rhetorical devices (including DIDLS) that the author uses to support her purpose.

Then read the article attached at the bottom of the main article. How does this match up with your analysis of purpose and audience?

 

Read and answer the questions that are attached. Bring to class on Thursday 11/19. Be ready to discuss on Thursday.

Print out and annotate.  What does the letter say (content) and what is the writing doing (rhetorical analysis). For the rhetorical analysis pay special attention to Purpose, Audience, and Tone -- general tone of the piece (ie: sad, angry, committed, happy etc.) and how tone is created through rhetorical devices including details, imagery, diction plus others we have studied. 

Who are the Grimke Sisters? 

If you did not participate in today's discussion. Thoughtfully respond to the following:

 

Why is Kate Chopin's story considered to be Feminist literature? What does Chopin say about the responsibility both men and women have for the oppression of others. How does this affect her view of feminism.

1 page - double spaced. Submit to Canvas: Story of An Hour assignment.

 

Read the Emerson Essay on Self - Reliance.

Annotate - what the essay SAYS and the rhetorical devices used -- SOAPSTone  plus schemes and tropes.

Number the sentences in bold and then either on a separate piece of paper or sticky notes write in your own words what you think the Emerson is saying in each sentence.

1.What is Self- Reliance according to Emerson?

2. What information on the Transcendentalist Power Point matches up with Emerson's ideas? How does the information in the slides help you understand  the text?

3. How does what he has to say relate to me?

4. What is your reaction to Emerson ideas?

 

Power Points have been uploaded in the Posts section of my web site.

 

 

 

Complete tropes - definitions and examples

Read and annotate Declaration of Independence. Annotate what each paragraph "says" only. You are annotating for content not analyzing writing techniques. 

Read Patrick Henry speech. Use DIDLS and EPL (3 appeals) to analyze the speech. Make sure you also annotate the speech for what it says. I uploaded the files you need yesterday. Bring your completed work to class tomorrow and be ready for discussion.

Full essay due 11:59 Tuesday 10/6/15.

REMEMBER:  Use proper MLA formatting! If you use outside sources that are not common knowledge they need to be cited in your essay and in a work cited page. The work cited page needs to be on a SEPARATE page.

Use Purdue Owl as a resource on how to cite!

The essay itself must answer the prompt - See the prompt below.

This is an argument, therefore, one of your paragraphs must contain an acknowledgement of the other side and your counterargument for that position. 

Number of paragraphs??  As many as are needed to make a convincing argument. 

How much evidence to support your argument?? At least two pieces of evidence per paragraph, but do not limit yourself to two per paragraph  if you need more to make a convincing argument.

Reasoning: Your reasoning must connect and explain your evidence as well as connect and support the position you have taken in your topic sentence.

PROMPT

2009 AP ® ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS Question 3

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. —Horace

Consider this quotation about adversity from the Roman poet Horace. Then write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Horace’s assertion about the role that adversity (financial or political hardship, danger, misfortune, etc.) plays in developing a person’s character. Support your argument with appropriate evidence from your reading, observation, or experience.

Print out and bring the Schemes portion of the Schemes and Tropes notes to class on Tuesday 10/6/15.

Also bring the Shallows book to be handed in if you have not done so already.

Evidence worksheet. Fill in the boxes. Find evidence for both sides of the argument (agree and disagree). Sorry I do not a a digital copy of the worksheet. You will to pick one up if you were not in class.

Grammar practice. Print out assignment and follow instructions. Bring to class 9/23/15 completed.

Brainstorm Requirements: Brainstorm will be handed in Monday 9/21/15 in class

I will expect to see in your brainstorm:

The following list on your paper:

      Evidence ___    Specific _____

      Id Appeals ___

 Connections: 

      How  Gore uses appeal____

      How the appeal/specific evidence of appeals affects me___

       Why does this appeal/specific evidence work or not work (it convinces or does not convince me)

You will check off items as you look at your brainstorm. The idea is that if you look at your brainstorm to make sure you have evidence and that it is specific, if you do not you add it.

The same for the appeals. If you did not identify which appeal the evidence is using you need to add it.

The same for the connections - each specific piece of evidence must have some kind of notes that covers the items under connections.

You may have two marks on the underline - you might for instance write "some" next to specific evidence referring to when you first looked at your brainstorm, then when you add to your brainstorm you would go back and check off that item if all of your evidence is now specific. 

Your brainstorm should also have your specific evidence circled- if you did a web put a colored circle around your specific evidence.

You should have lines or some other designation (1*, 1* , 2*, 2* 2*) that shows specific evidence that is connected to each other. For instance you might have some logos evidence that could be used in the same paragraph of your essay because they seem to support the point you will be making. 

You should have "Xs" through material you will not be using in your essay. You need to look at the brainstorming you have done and decide what you will use and what you will not use in your paper. If you do not have anything "Xd" out, then you did not do a complete brainstorm.

If you have all of these items and have shown your deep thinking then you will earn 30 pts.

 

       Remember use this brainstorm as a working document to create your essay! 

 

Friday Due:  Write a full 500 word essay discussing the rhetorical appeals Vice President Al Gore used in his movie "An Inconvenient Truth". Make sure you are specific about the types of appeals he uses ie: audio ethos, visual pathos etc. Give specific examples of these types of appeals (this is your evidence that supports your conclusion about the types of appeal being used). Your commentary (reasoning) needs to discuss the affect his appeals has on you. Make good connections between the appeal used and the affect it has, make sure you explain WHY it has that affect.

Remember:

Hook your audience (me) with an interesting introduction. Do not make a list in your thesis. State a position in your thesis.

Your topic sentence needs to state a position.

Connecting your topic, evidence and reasoning makes for good writing.

Make sure each body paragraph has specific evidence of the appeal you are discussing. Discuss how Gore used his appeal to try to convince you that global warming exists. Discuss how the appeal and specific evidence affects you as an audience, discuss why this appeal and specific evidence works or does not convince you that global warming exists. How you order your evidence, how many examples you use is up to you. 

Weave your evidence into your reasoning.

Your conclusion is NOT a summary - leave your reader with something to think about or a final thought. This is where you get to tell your audience something important! 

Use your brainstorming document to help you write!

Above all -- Think before you write!!!

Annotate Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. You are focusing on the 3 rhetorical appeals: Logos, Pathos, Ethos.

 

Identify where and how (examples from the text) Edwards uses these appeals and then in your margin notes answer what effect these appeals have on the audience and why.

Brainstorm ideas for your essay.. What types of appeals did Al Gore use.  What are the examples of these appeals. What were their effects. Why do they have that effect. Put down anything you can think of. Do not filter your thoughts!

 

Purpose: This assignment has three purposes: the first is to give me a sample of your writing, the second is so that your classmates and I understand you and your experiences a little more, and the third (when you present) is so that you will practice and be more comfortable speaking in front of the class.

Requirements:

1. Review the website thisibelieve.org to become familiar with the guidelines and
suggestions for the essay. Guidelines are also attached below. 

2. You will be turning in a typed copy of your essay

3. Your grading will be based on how well you follow the guidelines (i.e. be personal, be specific and stay within length range)

4. All students will be “performing” their essay in front of the class – this is where you can get creative. You can read your essay, you can give us highlights, you can bring in images that reflect your belief, etc. I only ask that your performance helps us understand your belief in a clear way, and that the performance takes a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 3 minutes.

Re-write one body paragraph from your summer essay. Make sure your topic sentence states a position. Weave in your quotes. Make sure you use personal examples as evidence. Focus on connecting your evidence and reasoning and connecting evidence, quotes and reasoning to the position taken in the topic sentence.   Try not to spend more than 45 minutes on this assignment, but also think about what your are writing before you write it.

 

Remember connect with your audience! 

 

 

 

 

Finish watching the Sir Robinson video - So Schools Kill Creativity. 

 

Write a Paragraph Response to Sir Robinson Ted Talk 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&noredirect=1

Think about what Sir Robinson has said about creativity and write a paragraph about what you think about his ideas. Remember keep your paragraph focused on one topic. Type your response using MLA formatting. If you do not know the correct headings etc for MLA go to: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/13/  this will show you a sample paper.

Once your paper is typed highlight your topic sentence and concluding sentence in yellow, your evidence in green and your reasoning in pink.