MS. ROSENBAUM’S AGENDAS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR So you are aware, all AP agendas are listed first, then the agendas for ENC 1101. In other words, scroll down until you find the agenda for the day you missed. Please ask me if you have questions about any assignment you missed. Remember, you can always come to see me before school, after school, or during study hall. AP English Language Agenda for August 20/21, 2014 Daily Objective: Students will understand the basic rules for success in an AP class. Academic Vocabulary for Week: connotation, denotation Daily Activities and Assessment: Turn in highlighted summer reading packet Pass out Rosey’s Guidebook for Success and go over Go over homework summer reading packet questions Take summer reading quiz (worth 75 points); you will be timed for 45 minutes on this Go over Jar of Hearts analysis (p. 105) Bring Thank You for Arguing next class period (and—if time—begin doing group activities on p. 133) AP English Language Agenda for August 22/25, 2014 Daily Objectives: 1. Students will become comfortable with speaking in class through informal and formal presentations? 2. Students will learn the scoring rubric for AP essays. Academic Vocabulary for Week: connotation, denotation Daily Activities and Assessment: Watch short video on Stephen Fry’s “Typography” and discuss Read and score Kincaid essay in guidebook (p. 108-109) Assign and work on Thank You for Arguing group activity (p. 133) WARNING #1: Your JQV#1 is due Friday, August 29, to www.turnitin.com! WARNING #2: We will write our first in-class AP essay during the end of the second/beginning of 3rd week; it will be worth 50 points. Sample excerpt from Frederick Douglass: “I did not, when a slave, understand the deep meaning of those rude and apparently incoherent songs. I was myself within the circle; so that I neither saw nor heard as those without might see and hear. They told a tale of woe which was then altogether beyond my feeble comprehension; they were tones loud, long, and deep; they breathed the prayer and complaint of souls boiling over with the bitterest anguish. Every tone was a testimony against slavery, and a prayer to God for deliverance from chains. The hearing of those wild notes always depressed my spirit, and filled me with ineffable sadness. I have frequently found myself in tears while hearing them. The mere recurrence to those songs, even now, afflicts me; and while I am writing these lines, an expression of feeling has already found its way down my cheek. To those songs I trace my first glimmering conception of the dehumanizing character of slavery. I can never get rid of that conception. Those songs still follow me, to deepen my hatred of slavery, and quicken my sympathies for my brethren in bonds”(Douglass 14). AP English Language Agenda for August 26/27, 2014 Daily Objectives: 1. Understand how language shapes our world. 2. Understand the key rhetorical concepts in DIDST. Daily Activities and Assessment: Watch video at http://vimeo.com/31511744 on donuts to analyze for imagery and details. As you watch this two minute clip, write down every image you think is significant. In a group, pick out the three most significant images you would analyze in a rhetorical analysis essay and how you would analyze them using the template formulas on p. 33. Continue working on Thank You for Arguing Group Activities Finish going over Kincaid essay scoring If time, work on PACAW chart on Kincaid essay (p. 98) Warning: Your first AP essay will be done in class on September 2/3 AP Agenda for August 28/29, 2014 Daily Objectives: Understand how to analyze imagery Understand the purpose of satire Daily Activities and Assessment: Watch “A Love Story in 22 Photos” and do analysis of it for details Do reading of additional picture Read through p. 30-59d for some tips on success in an AP English class as people turn in their project Go over another rhetorical analysis essay based on an article from The Onion (starting on p. 118); we will brainstorm ideas for how to write this and read sample papers to prepare us for next class’ REAL AP essay Continue Argument Lab Activities from Jay Heinrich AP Agenda for Sept. 2/3 Daily Objectives: Understand how to write a successful rhetorical analysis essay Understand how to engage in college-level discussion Daily Assessments: Watch “People Are Awesome” video Complete AP Essay #1 (worth 50 points); be sure to annotate on the essay question itself (which will be worth 10 points) Do Thank You for Arguing Activities with group Read “College Pressures” in Patterns for College Writing in our Circle of Love and Understanding AP Agenda for Sept 4/5 Daily Objectives: Understand how to write a successful rhetorical analysis essay Understand how to engage in college-level discussion Daily Assessments: Watch “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” and analyze, discuss (p. 104) Do AP MC Practice #1 and go over Measure Reading Rate Continue Thank You for Arguing Group Activities AP Agenda for Sept. 8/9 Daily Objective/s: To understand and articulate the elements that make an effective argument Daily Assignments: Work on Thank You for Arguing Group Activities #10 (together as a class), #11-#18 (will be assigned two on own, then share with group I choose), # 19 (with partner/group you choose) Measure Reading Rate If time, we will do Thank You for Arguing group activity #20 on to the end of the period AP Agenda for Sept. 10/11 Daily Objective/s: To understand what makes an effective AP essay To understand and articulate the elements that make an effective argument Daily Assignments: AP MC Practice #2 Return AP Essay #1 and go over Finish working on Thank You for Arguing Group activities; remember your test is next class period You should bring your Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass book next class period AP Agenda for Sept. 12/15 Daily Objective/s: To understand and articulate the elements that make an effective argument To understand how to analyze a work of non-fiction from the 1800s Daily Assignments: Take Test on Templates/Thank You for Arguing (45 minutes) When finished, complete Crayonout poem using page from Frederick Douglass and instructions on p. 138 (Note: You can download and print page you “crayonout” at home if you are worried you will not have that page.) Work on your own on “Making Meanings” questions on p. 139, 142, 145; choose 5 per page to complete (for a total of 15); do on a separate piece of paper and turn it in when finished or it is homework Last 15 minutes—work with a partner on “Reading Strategies “questions on p. 140 and 145 (cross out the follow-up) AP Agenda for Sept. 16/17 Daily Objective: Understand a work of nonfiction from the 1800s Daily Assignments: Note: You should turn in questions on p. 139, 142, 144 if you did not last class period Complete Plot Point Game (p. 147) with group of no more than four in 30 minutes Complete Rhetorical Analysis Essay Question Prompt (p. 148) in 15 minutes on own, with partner, or in group of no more than four (1A, 4A); as a whole class activity (2B, 3B) due to early release Complete DIDST Graphic Organizers on own, with partner, or in group according to my directions (Warning for Overachievers: You do not have to complete all of them; you will be doing only some of them.) Next class period: We will be doing 10 Writing “Battles” to compete for best group on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Make sure you bring your book! AP Agenda for Sept. 18/19 Daily Objective: Understand a work of nonfiction from the 1800s Understand how to work in a cooperative learning group Daily Assignments: After being placed into groups, we are going to complete the ten topics under Frederick Douglass battles listed on p. 160. The overall winners will get five stickers per person in group. If time, complete Kobald’s Bag Activity (p. 161) AP agenda for Sept. 22/23 Daily Objectives: Read and analyze a work from the 1800s Daily Assignment: Assign readings from Walden. Your first index is due October 3 at 11:59 pm. Return AP Essay #1 and go over it Go over argument essay questions in preparation for your “real” AP exam on Frederick Douglass on September 30 and October 2 (for A Day) and October 1 and October 3 (for B Day) that will be worth 200 points Ap agenda for Sept. 24/25 Daily Objectives: Read and analyze a work from the 1800s Daily Assignment: Go over synthesis essay packet; discuss in a group and score; brainstorm ideas for if you had to answer essay If time left, read from Walden Reminder: AP exam on Frederick Douglass on September 30 and October 2 (for A Day) and October 1 and October 3 (for B Day) will be worth 200 points. Ap agenda for Sept. 26/29 Daily Objectives: Read and analyze a work from the 1800s Daily Assignment: Go over Scoring Guide for AP exam on Frederick Douglass (which will be given the next two class periods) Do AP MC Practice #3 and #4—create three mc questions with a-c on practice #3 to start with a partner (sample ways to set up questions on p. 44-49) Continue work on Frederick Douglass DIDST Graphic Organizers (some classes started working on them; some did not; you will only need to complete what I tell you as this is an in-class activity to help prepare you for your AP exam on Frederick Douglass) Read from Walden if done early AP AGENDA FOR SEPT 30/OCT 1 Daily Objective: To be successful taking a real AP exam. Daily Assignments: If you wish, strike a confident pose, then: Complete multiple choice and rhetorical analysis essay on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave AP AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 2/3 Daily Objective: To be successful taking a real AP exam. Daily Assignments: Complete synthesis and argument essays on topics related to Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave WARNING: YOUR FIRST INDEX ON WALDEN IS DUE ON OCTOBER 3 AT 11:59 PM ON THE CHAPTER ECONOMY. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN GUIDEBOOK AND USE MY TEMPLATES. DOUBLE WARNING: DO YOUR INDEX. TRIPLE WARNING: DO IT. AP AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 6/7 Daily Objective: To be successful taking a real AP exam. Daily Assignments: Complete synthesis and argument essays on topics related to Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave AP AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 8/9 Daily Objectives: To be successful in writing a narrative essay Daily Assignments: Pop Quiz activity on “Economy” chapter of Walden; please get a box of crayons before you begin. Finish America’s Heart and Soul and discuss Assign Sebring’s Heart and Soul Narrative Vignette Essay- due October 14 at 11:59 pm; we will work on this next class period Reading time for Walden AP AGENDA FOR OCT 10/14 Daily Objectives: To understand how to succeed on an AP exam Daily Assignments: Pass back AP Exam on Frederick Douglass and go over it, then: Make a comment on each mc question you got incorrect and explain why you understand the correct answer and turn it back in Complete Reflection assignment on p. 172-175 by end of period. Work on Sebring’s Heart and Soul Narrative Vignette Essay—due to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 pm on October 14 B Day: Your notebook is due NEXT CLASS PERIOD ON OCTOBER 16; A Day: Your notebook is due OCTOBER 17. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FILLED OUT YOUR JQV CHECKLIST AND UNDERSTAND THE NOTEBOOK CHECKLIST ON P. 22! AP AGENDA FOR OCT. 15/16/17 Daily Objectives: To become comfortable speaking in front of the class To work on improving writing skills as students complete final draft of one of AP essays. Daily Assignments: Some students will miss part of day due to PSAT on Oct. 15 B Day: Turn in notebook; A Day (if the 17th): Turn in notebook Pop Quiz on “Where I Lived and What I Lived for” and “Reading” Share part of your Sebring’s Heart and Soul Narrative Vignette with the class Begin work on final draft of ONE of your AP essays this nine weeks (p. 171); we will work on this during the period but it is not due until October 24 since no labs are available and to give you time to work on Walden indexes Turn in your favorite JQV for this nine weeks to Discussion Board of www.turnitin.com; comment on one other person’s JQV onto the Discussion Board of www.turnitin.com; this is due October 17 at 11:59 pm. Read Walden if you are unable to use a laptop. AP AGENDA FOR OCT. 21/22 Daily Objective: To understand a work on nonfiction from the 1800s. Daily Assignments: Do AP MC Practice #5 on own, then discuss answers as group. Group with the most winning answers gets a stamp of approval. Any one your group misses we have to justify our response. Then, discuss “Solitude” and “Brute Neighbors” chapters, Then, our “pop quiz” on these chapters Next period, bring summer reading packet; we will do review of the literary techniques used in these articles by group, then we will do a short Socratic Seminar on the packet (p. 176) AP AGENDA FOR OCT. 23/24 Daily Objective: To understand and analyze great works of American authors. Daily Assignments: First half of class: You will be in 7 groups; each group is designated a technique to “teach” to the class from an article in the summer reading packet and will be given white paper to show that technique in action; you will also need to draw a picture of the most important image from the article and do a Tweet of the message of the article. Second half of class: You will do a Socratic Seminar on the questions on p. 176. DE ENC 1101 Agenda for August 20/21, 2014 Daily Objectives: 1. Students will understand the expectations for success in a college level class. 2. Students will work cohesively in a cooperative learning group to achieve a common goal. Academic vocabulary for this week: illustrative/exemplification essay Daily Activities and Assessment: Reminder: You should turn in your summer reading journal by 11:59 pm tonight to www.turnitin.com- worth 50 points Go over syllabus/notebook/journal/Whoops Pass Assign homework on The Last Lecture (p. 46) and reading on Wadsworth book Take summer reading quiz- worth 75 points Complete “paper clip” cooperative learning activity on The Last Lecture (described on p. 46) Note: We will work in-class on an essay on The Last Lecture next class period. It is described in your Guidebook on p. 53. If time, we will begin brainstorming ideas today. DE ENC 1101 Agenda for August 22/25, 2014 Daily Question: 1. Students will understand what makes an effective paragraph. 2. Students will understand makes a strong illustrative/exemplification essay. Academic Vocabulary for Week: illustrative/exemplification essay Daily Activities and Assessment: Hang up and share homework on The Last Lecture Wadsworth: Do ex. 2B on p. 81 and ex. 8 on p. 91 with a partner; do handout on paragraphs on own Work on rough draft of Short Essay #1 on The Last Lecture in Rm. 213 DE ENC 1101 Agenda for August 26/27, 2014 Daily Objective: Students will understand become comfortable with speaking in class through informal and formal presentations Academic vocabulary for this week: illustrative/exemplification essay Daily Activities and Assessment: Reminder: Your rough draft of essay on The Last Lecture is due August 27 at 11:59 pm; your journal is due August 29 Watch short excerpt from end of The Last Lecture Read through articles on The Last Lecture in packet Begin discussion of The Last Lecture DE ENC 1101 Agenda for Aug. 28/29 Daily Objectives: To participate fully in a college level classroom discussion To successfully complete an illustration/exemplification essay Daily Activities and Assessments: Assign books and pass out syllabus with page numbers for our books Finish The Last Lecture discussion Readings for Writers Selections/Assignment/Discussion: “Guidelines for Critical Reading” 3-10 (in class), Chapter 2: “What is Rhetoric?” 16-40; “What—and How—to Write When You Have No Time to Write,” 41; “Have a Cigar,” 52; “How to Say Nothing in 500 Words” 65; “Assignment 1: The Research Paper,” 691-729; Chapter 10: “Illustration and Exemplification” 332-337; “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…” 350; “Don’t Legalize Drugs” 358; “Drug Use: The Continuing Epidemic,” 365 ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 2/3 Daily Objectives: Understand how to write a successful illustration/exemplification essay Understand how to engage in college-level discussion Daily Assessments: Complete final draft of The Last Lecture essay; due Tuesday night at 11:59 pm Reading time for The Last Lecture articles; we will create Cornell notes on main points of each article Discussion of articles when finished Bring Wadsworth next class period ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 4/5 Daily Objectives: Understand how to write outlines Understand how to engage in college-level discussion Daily Assessments: Complete the following activities in Wadsworth book: “Constructing an Informal Outline,” 44-46; Chapter 54 “Using Semicolons” 652-658; In-class do ex. 2 (p. 653), ex. 3(p. 654), ex. 5 (p. 656) on own; do ex. 6 (p. 658) with a partner; In-class we will create an informal outline on our research paper essay Read “You Are Not Special” and do activity on it ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 8/9 Daily Objective/s: To add to a classroom discussion To understand what a causal analysis essay is Daily Assignments: Assign causal analysis essay (p. 54); we will work on the rough draft next period Go over Readings for Writers selections, including: On own during first half of class—”Causal Analysis,” p. 497-502 (which you should pay particular attention to as your next essay is a causal analysis); “What is a Thesis?” p. 97-111; “How do I Organize?” p. 133-145; “The Editing Booth” p. 667-689 Together during second half of class (it is homework what you do not finish)—”Rules for Aging” p. 153-; “The New Feminism” p. 537-; “Bricklayer’s Boy” p. 514-520 ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 10/11 Daily Objective/s: To write a causal analysis essay Daily Assignments: Work on rough draft of causal analysis essay; it is due September 11 at 11:59 pm We will work on rough draft in class in Room 213 all period; you will also be able to view my comments on your previous final draft at that time We will work on peer editing in Room 213 on Friday, Sept. 12 (A day)/ the classroom on Monday, Sept. 15 (B day) We will work on the final draft in the classroom on Sept. 18 (A)/ 19 (B); it is due Sept. 19; I am working on getting permission for your own laptops to be able to be brought in, as I only have 16 laptops available in class (and I have 20 of you on B day. ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 12/15 Daily Objective/s: To effectively peer edit a causal analysis essay To analyze a great work on English literature Daily Assignments: Assign The Canterbury Tales Prologue Reading and Index Assignment—due October 7 at 11:59 pm to Turnitin; Quiz on Prologue is October 8 (A)/October 9 (B) Complete peer editing of causal analysis essay; due Sept. 15 at 11:59 pm; in Room 213 for A Day; in classroom for B day Read “The Life and Times of Chaucer” p. 271 in The Cantebury Tales and write a list of Top 10 Reasons You Are Happy You Did Not Live in Chaucer’s Time, using examples from article to back up the points you make ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 16/17 Daily Objective: Understand what makes for an effective tone Understand what makes for a strong division/classification essay Daily Assignments: Warm Up Tone Activity: “What are you doing?” and “Well, that’s nice.” Readings for Writers selections: Read to skim: “What is a Writer’s Voice?”; “Tone: The Writer’s Voice in the Reader’s Mind”; Division/Classification; Read on own in-depth: “The Waltz” Read together: “Move Over Teams”; “Incidents with White People”; “Warriors Don’t Cry” When finished, you might have time to read from The Canterbury Tales ENC 1101 Agenda for Sept. 18/19 Daily Objective: Understand how to write a causal analysis essay Daily Assignments: Pass out Midmidterm Study Guide; test will be Sept. 24 (A)/25 (B); we will study in-class on Monday/Tuesday Work on final draft of Causal Analysis essay; due on Sept. 19 at 11:59 pm If you finish early, work on The Canterbury Tales index ENC 1101 agenda for Sept. 22/23 Daily Objectives: Students will learn what makes an effective causal analysis essay. Daily Assignment: Complete Reflection on final draft of Causal Analysis essay during first part of class (due September 23 at 11:59 pm) Study time with partner/group for midmidterm test Review game with same group for midmidterm test Enc 1101 agenda for Sept. 24/25 Daily Objectives: Students will be successful taking a collegiate test. Daily Assignment: Midmidterm Test If time is left, you may work on your Canterbury Tales index Bring Wadsworth next class period Enc 1101 agenda for Sept. 26/29 Daily Objectives: Students will learn how to write an effective research paper. Daily Assignment: Wadsworth: Work on assignments on writing a research paper and evaluating sources; be sure you can get onto Gale through Panther Central at some point during the period; turn in pages 60, 61, and 62 in Guidebook by the end of the period. (2A and 3A will work in class; 1B will go to the computer lab in Rm. 213) If you finish early, work on your Canterbury Tales index ENC 1101 AGENDA FOR SEPT. 30/OCT. 1 Daily Objective: Students will learn to analyze a work from the Middle Ages in England. Daily Assignments: Dr. Preston (in 2A and 3A) and Mrs. DeGenaro (in 1B) are going to talk to you about senior “stuff” Work on your Canterbury Tales index the rest of the period; periods 2A/3A in-class; period 1B in the media center. ENC 1101 AGENDA FOR OCT. 2/3 Daily Objective: Students will learn to analyze a work from the Middle Ages in England. Students will learn what makes an effective argument essay. Daily Assignments: Readings for Writers: Together: “Why Don’t We Complain?” p. 557 and “A Nation in Need of a Vacation” p. 571 On own (to skim): Annotated Student Research Paper p. 701; Chapter 15 “Argument and Persuasion” p. 550 Rest of time: Work on The Canterbury Tales index; we will be playing Canterbury Tales Bingo and taking notes on it next class period to prepare for our quiz on The Canterbury Tales pilgrims next class period. ENC 1101 for oct. 6/7 Daily Objectives: To understand a major work from the Middle Ages. Daily Assignments: Go over notes on each pilgrim Work on index for The Canterbury Tales; due Oct. 7 at 11:59 pm; if you have already completed it feel free to work on journals; if you have already completed them, feel free to work on journals for next semester; if you have already completed them, please get a life. Play Canterbury Pilgrims Bingo in groups to review for next period’s quiz. If your group wins bingo each person gets a sticker! Warning: Your quiz will literally be a list of all of the pilgrims in order. You will need to write a brief description of the pilgrim on the quiz. It will be worth 50 points. Double Warning: On our midterm test, you will have to match the pilgrim with a description I give you. Triple Warning: The pilgrims will also (unfortunately) be on our final exam in January as I submit it to the college and they like to see the entirety of what I cover over the semester. Quadruple Warning: BRING FOOD NEXT PERIOD! Enc 1101 agenda for oct. 8/9 Daily Objectives: To understand a major work from the Middle Ages Daily Assignments: Quiz on The Canterbury Tales Pilgrims Eat food as we do the rest of today’s activities- Summarize Those Tales! Assignment: Now that we have read the Prologue, you will be assigned the task of summarizing one of the Tales. (You can use your phone or a laptop to find the summary. Credit the source where you find it—please avoid wikipedia and Sparknotes—and put the summary into your own words.) When finished, we will read “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” and discuss it Warning again: Next class period we will do a creative assignment on The Canterbury Tales; I am changing what is in the Guidebook, so DO NOT DO IT ahead of time. Enc 1101 agenda for oct. 10/14 Daily Objectives: To understand a major work from the Middle Ages Daily Assignments: Turn in your favorite Journal for this nine weeks to Discussion Board of www.turnitin.com; comment on one other person’s Journal onto the Discussion Board of www.turnitin.com; this is due October 17 at 11:59 pm. Remember your notebook is due Oct. 16 (1B) or Oct. 17 (2A, 3A). Work on Creative Assignment on The Canterbury Tales on p. 75. Your project must be complete in 35 minutes. Be ready to share when you are finished. Read “The Summoner’s Tale” and discuss when finished. Enc 1101 agenda for oct. 15/16 Daily Objective: To understand how to effectively write a classification/division essay Daily Assignments: B Day: Turn in notebook Read “The Pardoner’s Tale” and discuss Begin work on rough draft of division/classification essay inclass as no labs are available due to testing; due October 17 at 11:59 pm Warning: Bring Wadsworth next class period; I will make corrections to p.59 in Guidebook now so you are not confused next class period. ENC 1101 Agenda for oct. 17/20 Daily Objectives: To understand how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote sources To understand how to use logic in one’s writing To understand how to correctly use commas Daily Assignments: Wadsworth: Chapter 15: “Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting Sources” p. 196205; do Ex. 2 on p. 201 and write 5 tips that are important to remember from this chapter Chapter 16: “Synthesizing Sources” p. 206-220—skim this chapter Chapter 9: “Using Logic” p. 104-114—skim this chapter Chapter 53: “Using Commas” p. 638-651—skim this chapter CAREFULLY as no one will ever teach you how to properly use commas again! Pick TWO exercises to complete on your own over issues you have. When finished with this, get with a partner and complete p. 57 and 59 in Guidebook. ENC 1101 AGENDA FOR OCT 21/22 Daily Objective: To understand how to write an effective classification/division essay Daily Assignments: 2B and 3B—Finish Wadsworth activities from Thursday, then: I need volunteers for the Scarevenger Hunt, which will be: Oct. 30—1B, 2B, and 3B Oct. 31- 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A Work on peer editing of classification/division essay—due October 23rd; so you know, you f.d. will now be due on November 5 due to Scarevenger Hunt and Midterm test (Next Period you will be given your review guide for your “Midterm” test) Read and do activity on “The Pardoner’s Tale,” “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” and “The Summoner’s Tale”; for each story divide a piece of printer paper into four and do the following: Picture of the most important image in the tale (with a one sentence explanation of it at the bottom) A three sentence summary of the story A Haiku summing up something entertaining about the story (Warning: If you cannot use one haiku, make it into two) A “tweet” on the moral of the story ENC 1101 AGENDA FOR OCT. 23/24 Daily Objective: To understand how to successfully take a midterm collegiate-level test Daily Assignments: Go over due dates for research paper (p. 82) Pass out Review Guide for you midterm on and begin to work on it; test will be Oct. 27(A)/28(B); due to this and Scarevenger Hunt your final draft will be due on November 5 Read and write a riddle Play Stump the Class to review