Summer Assignment - AP English Language & Composition (Grade 11)
Larry A. Ryle High School 2013-14
Instructor:
E-mail:
Phone:
Website:
Mr. Kozar, Rm. 125
Instructor: Ms. Caldwell, Rm. 130
Joseph.Kozar@boone.kyschools.us
E-mail:
Cher.Caldwell@boone.kyschools.us
(859)384-5300
http://moodle.boone.kyschools.us/course/view.php?id=1533
PART ONE: Read ALL THREE of the following books this summer:
1) Thank You For Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About The Art Of Persuasion
by Jay Heinrichs
ISBN: 978-0-307-34144-0
2) Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
by Neil Postman
ISBN: 978-0-143-03653-1
3) How to Watch TV News: Revised Edition
by Neil Postman and Steve Powers
ISBN: 978-0-143-11377-5
Note to parents and students: These summer reading books were recommended by the College Board for Advanced Placement
students. The materials covered in these books are designed to generate controversy and argument in order for the new
rhetorician to learn how we communicate rhetorically within our society. If there is an objection to any one of the books, an
alternative assignment will be provided. We can be reached by email over the summer at joseph.kozar@boone.kyschools.us or
cher.caldwell@boone.kyschools.us.
We encourage you to buy the books, in which case you can annotate or highlight inside them. You can get all three books
used online. Otherwise you can get the books from the Boone County or Kenton County Public Library and annotate using
sticky notes.
PART TWO: Dialectical Journal Entries (see APPENDIX A)
For each of the books read this summer, keep a dialectical journal, or double-entry notebook. Dialectical journals use columns
to represent visually the conversation between the text and the reader. Note that this dialectical journal is set up with note taking
on the left (i.e. sections of the text you think are important) and with note making on the right (i.e. your comments).
PART THREE: Study the 50 Most Commonly Used Rhetorical Devices
You are required to learn the terms and definitions of the 50 most commonly used rhetorical devices prior to school starting. In
order for you to fully comprehend these devices we will continue to build on your knowledge of these terms throughout the
school year.
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By July 4th, create a FREE Quizlet account online at http://quizlet.com.
Request to join the Ryle AP English Language group (http://quizlet.com/group/105405/)
Study these 50 terms and definitions online throughout the summer.
NOTE: Be sure you are logged on when studying so that your study time is logged by Quizlet.
Print your Dashboard Results from http://quizlet.com as evidence that you have practiced these terms and definitions
CONSISTENTLY throughout the summer.
NOTE: For directions, including screenshots, for printing your Dashboard Results from http://quizlet.com, see
APPENDIX B of the summer assignment.)
Be prepared to test over these terms and definitions within the first two weeks of school. For success in the AP English
Language and Composition course, it is imperative that you learn these devices of rhetoric AND that you recognize these terms
in the context of quality writing.
A NOTE TO THOSE WITH NO INTERNET ACCESS: If you don’t have regular Internet access, then go to the Boone
County Library, follow the directions for creating a Quizlet account and requesting to join the Ryle AP English Language group
(http://quizlet.com/group/105405/). Then print a set of flashcards for future use. Another option is to create your own set of
flashcards… basically DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LEARN THESE TERMS. Instead of the Dashboard Results on
http://quizlet.com, a hand-written study log (see APPENDIX C) with the date, starting time, ending time, and parent signature
for EACH study session will be accepted as evidence of study time.
PART FOUR: Create a Student Edge account to be used for ACT Prep AND Practice AP English Language Exams.
1. By July 4th, create a FREE Student Edge account online at www.mystudentedge.com.
NOTE: See Appendix B for directions, including screenshots, for creating your account and navigating the site.
2. Complete the ACT Pretests for BOTH English (30 minutes) and Reading (30 minutes).
3. Print your ACT Pretest Results for BOTH English and Reading from www.mystudentedge.com as evidence that you
have completed them.
NOTE: For directions, including screenshots, for printing your ACT Pretest results from www.mystudentedge.com, see
APPENDIX C of the summer assignment.)
PART FIVE: Create a Moodle account, which we will use throughout the year for online resources and assignments.
1. By July 4th, create a FREE Moodle account online at www.moodle.boone.kyschools.us.
NOTE: See APPENDIX D for directions, including screenshots, for creating your account.
2. You will receive a completion grade simply for creating your Moodle account.
NOTE: If you have already created a Moodle account for a previous class, you can skip this step. However, please make sure
that you, in fact, have an account by logging in successfully.
The following is due on schedule pickup day for juniors:
Part 2: Dialectical Journal Entries
Part 3: Quizlet - My Dashboard Results
• Part 4: Student Edge ACT Pretest Results for BOTH English AND Reading
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Arrange each part in numerical order as described above, label each page with your first and last name, and staple all pages
together. Your knowledge of the summer assignments will be part of our curriculum during the coming school year. Failure to
do the assignments on time will result in failing the first quarter of the class.
A Note on Dishonesty and Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is rampant across the country. With the advent of the Internet, high school as well as college campuses report a
dramatic increase in this crime. Indeed, I have had to fail students on major assignments due to this unlawful activity. (Teachers
also know how to use the Internet.) Did you hear about the scandal on the University of Virginia’s campus in 2003? Forty-eight
students were either expelled from the University, or had their diplomas pulled as a result of plagiarized physics papers
(www.cqpress.com/docs/Combating%20plagiarism.pdf). In fact, many university professors are no longer assigning research
papers, given the massive amounts of stolen material they receive. And yes, even honors and AP students cheat. As my father
says, "shoplifters always have the cash in their pocket to pay for the product."
So here's the deal:
Let's start off in the right direction. You chose to challenge yourself by enrolling in an AP class. Embrace the challenge. Read
the books. Do it even if the reading is not easy going. Do it even if Cliff notes, Spark notes and the DVD tempt you not to read
the books. After all, if you wanted easy, you wouldn't have asked to be in this class. The rewards are sweet for those who rise to
the challenge and surmount it. Enough said.
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
Thank You For Arguing
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
Thank You For Arguing
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
Amusing Ourselves To Death
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
Amusing Ourselves To Death
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
How to Watch TV News
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX A: Dialectical Journal Entries
How to Watch TV News
NOTE TAKING
PG. #
NOTE MAKING
APPENDIX B: Create a Quizlet account and study these 50 terms and definitions online throughout the summer.
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By July 4th, go to http://quizlet.com and create an account. You should see a screen similar to the one below. Click on the
link “My Friends & Groups” near the top of the page.
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In the “Search Groups” box, type “Ryle AP English Language 2012-2013” and click the “Go” button. You should see a
screen similar to the one below:
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Click the link that shows up in purple (see below).
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Click the button “Join Group” on the right side of the page.
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Your username should now appear in alphabetical order in the Members list on the left side of the page. When studying, MAKE
SURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN or you won’t receive credit for your time. Then, click the link under Group Sets entitled
Caldwell/Kozar Small List (AP Language).
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You may choose from three options of Study: Speller, Learn, or Test, or choose from two games: Scatter or Space Race.
NOTE: You can download the Quizlet App and study from your phone or iPod.
LAST YEAR’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AP STUDENTS LOGGED AN AVERAGE OF 75 STUDY SESSIONS.
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Before the first day of school, click “My Dashboard” and COPY AND PASTE the scrolling list of Time Studied (see below) into
a Word document to show proof of your practice. Bring this printout to school on the first day of class.
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Be prepared to test over these words within the first two weeks of school. Practice these words in http://quizlet.com/group/105405/, make
a set of flashcards… basically DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LEARN THESE TERMS. Evidence must be presented on the first
day of class that you have practiced the words CONSISTENTLY throughout the summer. It is imperative that you learn the devices of
rhetoric AND that you recognize these terms in the context of quality writing.
APPENDIX C: Create a Student Edge account and complete the ACT Pretests for BOTH English and Reading.
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By July 4th, go to www.mystudentedge.com. First-time users click the button under "New User?"
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In the box to the right of “Access Code,” enter: XMJSWBBK. This will register you as a Ryle student.
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Complete the registration form. All fields are necessary to register, including e-mail.
NOTE: Make sure you choose a password which you will remember. In fact, write it down for future reference.
You will use this website all year.
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Click the “Start” button to complete the College Survey as requested in the pop up window (see below).
5. Complete the ACT English Pretest in Student Edge by clicking the “Test Prep” tab at the top of the page.
6. Under "Launch the online course that’s right for you by simply clicking the links below:" click ACT.
7. Click "Continue" in the new window.
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Watch the video, then click “Continue.” Once in the "Personalized Course" window, choose English.
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Read through the tutorial information, then click the “Start Section” button to complete the ACT English Pretest.
10. Once you have completed the ACT English Pretest, click the “Results” tab, then click the “Pretest” button to view your
results. View the detailed breakdown of your scores, including sub-scores by category, by hovering your mouse over the
“Test” (next to “View results by”) and selecting “English.” Finally, print these detailed results by clicking the printer icon.
PRINT YOUR SCORES TO TURN THEM IN ON SCHEDULE PICK UP DAY!
11. Repeat the steps above for the ACT Reading Pretest.
APPENDIX D: Create a Moodle account, which we will use throughout the year for online resources and assignments.
NOTE: If you have already created a Moodle account for a previous class, you can skip this step. However, please make sure
that you, in fact, have an account by logging in successfully.
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By July 4th, go to moodle.boone.kyschools.us. At the top right-hand corner, click the link “You are currently using guest access
(Login).”
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In the box labeled Username, enter the username assigned to you for logging on to any school computer.
(Typically this will be in the following format: Firstname.Lastname)
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In the box labeled Password, enter the password assigned to you for logging on to any school computer.
(Typically this will be your 4-digit lunch code, entered twice consecutively. There should be no space in between.)
First time users will see a screen similar to the one below with their last name centered and in bold
(in place of where you see Gallenstein below).
A. Beneath the salmon-colored bar that reads “Please tell us more about yourself,”
• in the box labeled First name *, TYPE YOUR FIRST NAME.
• in the box labeled City/town *, TYPE THE CITY IN WHICH YOU LIVE (probably Union).
B. In the Interests box at the bottom of the page, please type: RYLE STUDENT CLASS OF 2014
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Finally, to save your profile, click the “Update profile” button at the very bottom of the page.
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If you have successfully created your Moodle account, you will see a screen similar to the one below:
(Again, you should see your first and last name centered and in bold in place of where you see Paige Gallenstein below.)
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If you have created your Moodle account by July 4th, you will be enrolled in the AP English Language & Composition
(English III AP) Moodle Course, and will have access to all of the resources on the course webpage located at:
http://moodle.boone.kyschools.us/course/view.php?id=1533.
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Larry A Ryle
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High School
May 25 & 26, 2013
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May 25 & 26, 2013
Barnes & Noble
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Barnes & Noble
7663 Mall Road
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7663 Mall Road
Bookfair ID Number 11112588
Bookfair ID Number 11112588
Bookfair ID Number 11112588