6th Week - October 5 through October 12, 2009
"I cans:"
I can summarize the salient points studied in AP English language 1st Marking
Period..
I can recognize the definitions of given, on the board and Word of the Day
vocabulary.
I can tell who the important characters in, the setting of, a theme of and
symbols in the Romantic novel I am reading.
Homework: This week is devoted to review: Review class notes, vocabulary, debate formats and web material. Students will rewrite the essay on "Human use of and relationship to animals" and the Baldwin Prompt.
Readings: No new readings this week. Review the debate rubric before Thursday.
Writing: The following are formal assignments to be turned in the day following assignment.
Rewrite the Baldwin prompt after class discussions - Due Monday, October 12.
Review and revise the "Human use of and relationship to animals" essay returned to you this week - Due date to be announced when all papers are returned.
In class: Model Essay / Reading Book quiz / Class Review Game (4 teams) / Review all that has been taught in class. Class Marking Period Test - 25 minutes / Debate review / Vocabulary Test - 30 minutes / Review Baldwin prompt - suggestions for context, position, arguments, illustrations, commentary,Conclusions. Debate Assignment: / Choose Teams / Debrief on Debate
Vocabulary Obtain "Word of the Day" to identify words you need to know for the final THIS WEEK (October 8). No new words this week. Study for the final this week. Study "words from the board," given words and "Words of the Day."
Quizzes: on your Romantic novel.
Testing: Important items from class discussion and lecture (Wednesday), vocabulary final (100 Points on Thursday).
