Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy
Digital Agenda- Week 26 AP
Dates: 2/18,19,21
Teacher:
Do Now:
Arehart
Date:
Tues 2/18
Subject/Course:
AP
Grade:
12
Posted below
Standard(s):
AP Lit-R 1.2.d Identify philosophical assumptions and basic beliefs underlying selected texts.
AP Lit-LC 1.2.a Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Objective: Students will revise their essay onto the computer with attention to rubric points: unique concrete
detail, insightful thesis and commentary, sophisticated transitions between paragraphs and examples, varied
vocabulary and syntax, and careful editing.
Assessment: Shared revisions on googledocs. Half-sheets with peer feedback.
DO NOW:
1. The tragedy could of been avoided...
2. ...if Emilia had spoke up about the handkerchief earlier.
3. Bianca said that Cassio had came to see her.
4. The marriage would of ended...
5. ...even if it was not for Iago.
Objective: Students will revise their essay onto the computer with
attention to rubric points: unique concrete detail, insightful thesis and
commentary, sophisticated transitions between paragraphs and
examples, varied vocabulary and syntax, and careful editing.
SEE RUBRIC FOR THESIS ESSAY
Advanced - 4
• establishes a thesis that conveys a thought-provoking perspective
on the subject and maintains a consistent, mature tone and focus
• develops insightful commentary related to the thesis,
incorporating unique concrete detail for support
• organizes ideas and details coherently and dynamically utilizing
sophisticated topic sentences & transitions
• chooses words skillfully and sometimes inventively; varies
sentence structure effectively
• demonstrates mastery of conventions
Stylistic reminders for essays...
• Use objective third person: Avoid I, me, my, you, your • Don’t repeat
• Use present tense for all writing about literature
• Avoid contractions/
abbreviations/ slang
• Introduce purpose and source of quotation first
• Parenthetical
documentation of quotation
CORRECTED AND IMPROVED WITH INTRO OF QUOTES:
Much of Desdemona and Othello's relationship shows how
Shakespeare portrays love as an idealistic and unattainable
perfect union. For example, when Brabantio suggests that
Desdemona betray Othello, Othello states, Othello quotes,
"My life upon her faith!" This quote shows how Othello
believes from the outset of their relationship that their
faithfulness to each other and their relationship is a matter of
life and death. Othello is not the only one who expects
perfection. When she reunites with Othello in Cyprus,
Desdemona also shows how naive she is when she states,
"The heavens forbid/But that our loves and comforts would
increase" (2.1.210). This shows that she believes that God
means for their love to grow beyond the love of their
honeymoon. Desdemona does not understand that
relationships, particularly marriages, must be worked on.
FOR THOSE WHO WERE BEHIND ON FRIDAY:
Please follow the rule of three for THIS draft:
1. Positive specific comment
2. A quote to add/commentary/transition/quote context
3. A quote to add/commentary/transition/quote context
PASS NOVEL SHEET AROUND - titles of books you are
familiar enough with to write a short essay on (SAT essay
style)
HOMEWORK: As needed, finish your revision and submit
to raretutor@gmail.com on googledocs. SAVE all drafts
and peer sheets to submit.
Teacher:
Arehart
Do Now: posted below
Date:
Wed 2/19
Subject/Course:
AP
Grade:
12
Standard(s): AP Lit-R 1.1.c Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or
drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
AP Lit-R 1.1.e Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin
or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic
impact.
AP Lit-W 1.1.c Write an interpretation of a literary work as a whole that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering
the work's structure, style, and themes; the social and historical values it reflects and embodies; and such elements as the use of
figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
Learning Objective (s):
Objective: In groups, students will brainstorm thesis statements to write in response to the open-response
AP prompt types using Othello and an independently read book from the fall.
Assessment: group brain storming sheet
AP Lit-W 1.1.c Write an interpretation of a literary work as a whole
that is based on a careful observation of textual details,
considering the work's structure, style, and themes; the social and
historical values it reflects and embodies; and such elements as
the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
Introduce types of questions: OPEN QUESTION HANDOUT
Direct Instruction: Teacher Modeling for first few.
Collaborative: Students will brainstorm thesis sentences for
GENERAL section 1-12 and write the section of Othello
needed for each item. TO TURN IN.
Homework: Brainstorm GENERAL section for independent
book TO TURN IN 1 - 12.
Teacher:
Arehart
Do Now: posted below
Date:
Fri 2/20
Subject/Course:
AP
Grade:
12
Standard(s):
AP Lit-R 1.1.e Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin
or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic
impact.
AP Lit-W 1.1.c Write an interpretation of a literary work as a whole that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering
the work's structure, style, and themes; the social and historical values it reflects and embodies; and such elements as the use of
figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
Standard(s):
AP Lit-R 1.2.d Identify philosophical assumptions and basic beliefs underlying selected texts.
AP Lit-LC 1.2.a Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Learning Objectives:
Objective: Students will brainstorm answers to an open-response prompt, and, given model essays, construct
at least a "6" response.
Objective: Students will help one another edit Othello essays by sharing googledocs with one another.
Assessment: final drafts
TURN IN HOMEWORK:
DO NOW: Common editing problems in this week's essays:
Once done with today's work, please help one another fix these
prior to grading:
1.
2. etc.
Whole Class:
Review homework as needed with examples.
Sample excellent thesis statements from Wednesday:
1.
2007, Form B. Works of literature often depict acts of betrayal.
Friends and even family may betray a protagonist; main characters
may likewise be guilty of treachery or may betray their own values.
Select a novel or play that includes such acts of betrayal. Then, in a
well-written essay, analyze the nature of the betrayal and show how
it contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.
Collaborative:
In groups, brainstorm THESIS statements and scenes, events,
or even quotations to discuss to SUPPORT it.
Whole Class: Share some, then read sample essays on this
question. (Mrs. A summarizes each text prior to reading essay
on it.)
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository
/ap07_englit_formb_q3.pdf
Independent: Write a 40 minute response!
Homework: Write thesis statements for SCENE section
for BOTH Othello and independent book. TO TURN IN.
1-5 for each!