Today, I need to give you 10 - 15 minutes to write a paragraph comparing "Notes of A Native Son" (James Baldwin) with Malcolm X. Then we need to discuss the last few chapters of Malcolm X and finally we need to read "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (MLK) on page 329.
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Monday, 18 December 2017
Monday
Today we need to take a quiz over "SATAN", discuss Malcolm X, finish James Baldwin's "Notes of A Native Son" and work with appositives.
You'll need to do Exercise 2 questions 1-5 on page 171. When we are done with James Baldwin you will also need to write a paragraph comparing/contrasting "Notes of A Native Son" with Malcolm X.
Remember tomorrow - SYNTHESIS ESSAY - look over your handouts from Friday. Remember you can use the outline/graphic organizer that I gave you.
You'll need to do Exercise 2 questions 1-5 on page 171. When we are done with James Baldwin you will also need to write a paragraph comparing/contrasting "Notes of A Native Son" with Malcolm X.
Remember tomorrow - SYNTHESIS ESSAY - look over your handouts from Friday. Remember you can use the outline/graphic organizer that I gave you.
Friday, 15 December 2017
Friday
Note, today we are going to go over some steps for the Synthesis Essay, and finish reading James Baldwin.
NOTE - your final (which will really be more like a "Practice" AP response questions) will be on a Synthesis Essay. You should have picked up that one thing were are doing with Malcolm X is reading materials that could be used with it in a type of Synthesis Essay (note - January, hint hint).
SYNTHESIS
Paragraph 1
1) Hook (something that is engaging both also relates to your topic and ideally you can return to at the end of the essay).
2) Identify, clarify, explain the issue.
3) Clear, direct thesis statement. This is a position for or against (usually) the prompt. You can also have an order of development if you need it. Just remember that sometimes these appear really mechanical, and if you present one you need to follow it in the order that you give.
Body Paragraphs
You can have as many body paragraphs as possible. This is not a 5-part essay. Actually it will look better if you don't write a 5-part essay.
In your body paragraphs you need a topic sentence.
Explanation of topic sentence (generalizations). An transition or introduction to your specific evidence. Source citation. And you'll need to explain the significance of the supporting evidence.
NOTE - you need to analysis the evidence not just present it or summarize it. What does the evidence me and how does the evidence back up your position.
Technically, you should annotate the sources as you read them and write a short main idea of each.
Concluding Paragraph
Return to your thesis statement (reword it), return to your hook, perhaps significance from the reasons and evidence presented, and bring the paper to a thoughtful ending.
NOTE - your final (which will really be more like a "Practice" AP response questions) will be on a Synthesis Essay. You should have picked up that one thing were are doing with Malcolm X is reading materials that could be used with it in a type of Synthesis Essay (note - January, hint hint).
SYNTHESIS
Paragraph 1
1) Hook (something that is engaging both also relates to your topic and ideally you can return to at the end of the essay).
2) Identify, clarify, explain the issue.
3) Clear, direct thesis statement. This is a position for or against (usually) the prompt. You can also have an order of development if you need it. Just remember that sometimes these appear really mechanical, and if you present one you need to follow it in the order that you give.
Body Paragraphs
You can have as many body paragraphs as possible. This is not a 5-part essay. Actually it will look better if you don't write a 5-part essay.
In your body paragraphs you need a topic sentence.
Explanation of topic sentence (generalizations). An transition or introduction to your specific evidence. Source citation. And you'll need to explain the significance of the supporting evidence.
NOTE - you need to analysis the evidence not just present it or summarize it. What does the evidence me and how does the evidence back up your position.
Technically, you should annotate the sources as you read them and write a short main idea of each.
Concluding Paragraph
Return to your thesis statement (reword it), return to your hook, perhaps significance from the reasons and evidence presented, and bring the paper to a thoughtful ending.
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Wednesday
Today, we will work on the appositive again, write a paragraph connection between "How It Feels to be Colored Me" and Malcolm X, and finally look at James Baldwin's "Notes of a Native Son" (One Hundred Great Essays page 62)
"The Appositive" (pages 167 - 170) - do a couple of exercises (1-5 on page 170)
12/13 pages 216-224 and blog
12/14 pages 225-244 and blog
"Notes of A Native Son" by Richard Wright
"The Appositive" (pages 167 - 170) - do a couple of exercises (1-5 on page 170)
12/13 pages 216-224 and blog
12/14 pages 225-244 and blog
"Notes of A Native Son" by Richard Wright
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Tuesday
Today, we will read about "The Appositive" (pages 167 - 170) - do a couple of exercises (1-5 on page 170), and then move onto reading Zora Neale Hurston's "How It Feels to be Colored Me" (page 297 in One Hundred Great Essays) and connect (or contrast) it with Malcolm X. Note we will be returning to the Appositive tomorrow as well.
First we need to discuss the reading you did on Friday and Monday.
Homework:
12/12 pages 197-216 and blog
"How It Feels to be Colored Men" by Zora Neale Hurston
12/13 pages 216-224 and blog
First we need to discuss the reading you did on Friday and Monday.
Homework:
12/12 pages 197-216 and blog
"How It Feels to be Colored Men" by Zora Neale Hurston
12/13 pages 216-224 and blog
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Friday and Monday
Today and Monday you will have time read Malcolm X and work on your blogs, or rewrite your essays.
You need to have read to page 196 by the end of Monday.
You need to have read to page 196 by the end of Monday.
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Wednesday
Today, we need to discuss chapter 2 of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and take a AP Timed Analysis question on Walden.
12/6 pages 121 -140 and blog
AP In-Class Timed Essay on Walden
12/7 pages 140 -170 and blog
12/6 pages 121 -140 and blog
AP In-Class Timed Essay on Walden
12/7 pages 140 -170 and blog
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