Friday, February 26th, 2016
AP English Language and Composition
Mastery Objectives:
SWBAT reflect upon creative elements and respond in a critical
manner.
AGENDA:
1. Complete vocabulary assessment .
2. With clock buddy,
 read “The Meanings of a Word” by Gloria Naylor
(refer to webpage).
 Then decide whether you agree with the author that
words themselves are harmless, but the meaning
attached by certain groups to a particular word is
what gives these words their power. Justify your
position.
How would you characterize her tone? Provide
examples.
3. In groups, complete MC questions about tone, purpose,
and rhetorical devices for the passage “Two Ways of
Looking at a River” by Mark Twain. Write questions
and answers on board and vote for best questions.
HOMEWORK/UPCOMING DUE DATES:
Satire assignment is due on Tuesday, 3/1 (see webpage).
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is due to be completed by
Thursday, 3 March.
Optional enrichment project is due NLT Tuesday, 3/8.
Requirement: 2-4 minutes long, 5-10 slides….