AP English Language and Composition Lesson Plans
Mrs. Kubus
Week of September 8 to 12
Objectives SWBAT:
 Actively read, understand, and respond to various nonfiction essays on the topics of
honesty, morality, truth and integrity
 Identify and analyze various rhetorical devices used in those essays
 Discuss the readings in terms of rhetoric as well as personal response
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Plan
Pd 1 – take part 1 of the rhetorical
terms test
Other classes – Read, respond to,
and answer questions for “The
‘Values’ Wasteland”
Work in groups of 2-4 to answer
close reading questions on “The
‘Values’ Wasteland”
Follow with discussion as time
permits
Arnold Palmer Day
Work time on tomorrow’s homework
Student- led discussion of “The
Ways We Lie” based on studentgenerated ideas as well as close
reading questions
Take an AP-style MCquiz on “The
Ways We Lie”
Assignment
Read Charles Sykes’ “The ‘Values’
Wasteland” (handout)
Respond in dialectical journal – write
down all thoughts and ideas
Answer close reading questions
Due Tuesday
Read Stephanie Ericsson’s “The Ways
We Lie,” p. 159-68, 50E
Respond in dialectical journal
Answer close reading questions
Due Thursday
Read Stephanie Ericsson’s “The Ways
We Lie,” p. 159-68, 50E
Respond in dialectical journal
Answer close reading questions
Due Thursday