Course:  Remote Academic English II

Course Schedule: 

• Period Four: M-Th, 9:30-10:15, extra help available until 10:45
• Period Eight: M-Th, 12:35-1:20, extra help available until 1:56

Office Hours:  Email me to book a time!

Essential Questions: 

What is culture? How does one’s culture shape the way one sees the world?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can describe cultural values inferred from the text.
• I can explore a point of view and how it influences a text.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries and activities (classwork)
• “Body Rituals of the Nacirema” reading and word sort (classwork)
• Group questions and culture paragraphs -- due Wed. 1/6
• Read chapters one, two, and three of The Kite Runner -- due Mon. 1/11

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course: Remote Standard English III/IV

Course Schedule: 

• Period Two: M-Th, 8:10-8:55, extra help available until 9:25
• Period Six: M-Th, 11:15-12:00, extra help available until 12:30

Office Hours: Email me to book a time!

Essential Questions: 

What is an unreliable narrator, and how does an unreliable narrator shape the way we read a text? What is the difference between rehabilitation and retribution? What makes a person “good”?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can analyze an author's treatment of point of view and consider the reliability of the narrator.
• I can introduce the evidence needed to support my claim and any counterclaims.
• I can develop and respond to open-ended questions in a discussion.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries and activities (classwork)
• Anticipation statements/responses (classwork)

TBD -- stay tuned

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course: AP Language and Composition

Course Schedule: Currently in “off” rotation

Office Hours:  Email me to book a time!

Student Assignments: 

• Watch “The Roaring 20's: Crash Course US History #32” -- due Mon. 1/11
• Read chapters one and two of The Great Gatsby -- due Mon. 1/11
• Post and respond on the class blog -- due Mon. 1/11

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group A

Course Schedule: 

• Period One: Mon, Wed 8:10-9:25
• Period Five: Mon, Wed 10:50-12:05

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

How does an author make strategic stylistic choices based on the rhetorical situation? How do these choices influence an audience? How does an author develop a strong argument?

Standards/PIs:  

• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (College Board)
• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (College Board)
• Writers make claims about subjects, rely on evidence that supports the reasoning that justifies that claim, and often acknowledge or respond to other, possibly opposing, arguments.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork) -- due Mon. 12/21
• Optional argumentative essay prep -- due Mon. 12/21
• In class argumentative essay -- classwork on Mon. 12/21
• Out of class rhetorical analysis final draft -- due Mon. 12/21

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group B

Course Schedule: 

• Period One: Mon, Wed 8:10-9:25
• Period Five: Mon, Wed 10:50-12:05

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

How does an author make strategic stylistic choices based on the rhetorical situation? How do these choices influence an audience? How does an author develop a strong argument?

Standards/PIs:  

• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (College Board)
• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (College Board)
• Writers make claims about subjects, rely on evidence that supports the reasoning that justifies that claim, and often acknowledge or respond to other, possibly opposing, arguments.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork) -- due Tues. 12/22
• Optional argumentative essay prep -- due Tues. 12/22
• In class argumentative essay -- classwork on Tues. 12/22
• Out of class rhetorical analysis final draft -- due Tues. 12/22

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

 

 

 

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group A

Course Schedule: 

• Period One: Mon, Wed 8:10-9:25
• Period Five: Mon, Wed 10:50-12:05

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

How does an author make strategic stylistic choices based on the rhetorical situation? How do these choices influence an audience? How does an author develop a strong argument?

Standards/PIs:  

• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (College Board)
• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (College Board)
• Writers make claims about subjects, rely on evidence that supports the reasoning that justifies that claim, and often acknowledge or respond to other, possibly opposing, arguments.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Reading check (classwork)
• Seminar (classwork)
• Rhetoric drill (classwork)
• Finish In Cold Blood -- due Mon. 11/30
• Get permission slip signed -- due Wed. 12/2
• Watch Capote -- due Mon. 12/7
• Score argumentative essay samples -- due Mon. 12/7
• Out of class rhetorical analysis draft -- due Wed. 12/9

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group B

Course Schedule: 

• Period One: Mon, Wed 8:10-9:25
• Period Five: Mon, Wed 10:50-12:05

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

How does an author make strategic stylistic choices based on the rhetorical situation? How do these choices influence an audience? How does an author develop a strong argument?

Standards/PIs:  

• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (College Board)
• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (College Board)
• Writers make claims about subjects, rely on evidence that supports the reasoning that justifies that claim, and often acknowledge or respond to other, possibly opposing, arguments.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Reading check (classwork)
• Seminar (classwork)
• Rhetoric drill (classwork)
• Finish In Cold Blood -- due Tues. 12/1
• Get permission slip signed -- due Thurs. 12/3
• Watch Capote -- due Tues. 12/8
• Score argumentative essay samples -- due Tues. 12/8
• Out of class rhetorical analysis draft -- due Thurs. 12/10

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)

Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

 

 

 

Course:  Remote Academic English II

Course Schedule: 

• Period Four: M-Th, 9:30-10:15, extra help available until 10:45
• Period Eight: M-Th, 12:35-1:20, extra help available until 1:56

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What are the common elements of stories? How can we find a theme, and how do the themes of texts apply to our world? How do I write a strong thesis statement and select evidence to support it?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can explore the author’s use of elements such as setting, plot, and characters and how they work together in a text.
• I can explain the way in which the theme or claim of a text applies to the world, using textual evidence to support the claim.
• I can write a thesis based on a provided topic.
• I can use sufficient evidence, including quotations, definitions, examples, and other data, to support my thesis.

Student Assignments (Academic): 

• Submit evidence one of outline for feedback -- due Mon. 11/9
• Submit evidence two of outline for feedback -- due Tues. 11/10
• Submit evidence three of outline for feedback -- due Thurs. 11/12
• Journal entries and activities (classwork) -- due Thurs. 11/12
• Final draft of fairy tale outline summative assessment -- due Fri. 11/13

Student Assignments (Honors Extension): 

• Submit outline for feedback -- due Mon. 11/9
• Continue drafting your essay for feedback each day -- Mon/Tues/Thurs 11/9-11/12
• Journal entries and activities (classwork) -- due Thurs. 11/12
• Final draft of fairy tale essay summative assessment -- due Fri. 11/13

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course: Remote Standard English III/IV

Course Schedule: 

• Period Two: M-Th, 8:10-8:55, extra help available until 9:25
• Period Six: M-Th, 11:15-12:00, extra help available until 12:30

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What causes someone to behave the way they do? How do I develop an argument? How do I select evidence to support an argument?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can use well-chosen, relevant facts and quotations from a variety of sources to support my thesis.
• I can write a thesis based on a provided topic.
• I can introduce the evidence needed to support my claim and any counterclaims.

Student Assignments: 

• Criminal analysis outline -- due Mon. 11/9
• Submit paragraph one for feedback -- due Tues. 11/10
• Submit paragraph two for feedback -- due Thurs. 11/12
• Final draft of criminal analysis -- due Fri. 11/13

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

Course: AP Language and Composition

Course Schedule: Currently in “off” rotation

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Finish Part III of In Cold Blood (to page 248) for our first class back together -- due Mon. 11/16 (Group A) or Tues. 11/17 (Group B)

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

 

 

Course:  Remote Academic English II

Course Schedule: 

• Period Four: M-Th, 9:30-10:15, extra help available until 10:45
• Period Eight: M-Th, 12:35-1:20, extra help available until 1:56

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What are the common elements of stories, particularly fairy tales? What do cultures share when it comes to storytelling?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can explore the author’s use of elements such as setting, plot, and characters and how they work together in a text.
• I can describe cultural values inferred from the text.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries and activities (classwork)
• Fairy tale chart (classwork)
• Fairy tale reading/worksheet #1 -- due Mon. 10/19
• Fairy tale reading/worksheet #2 -- due Wed. 10/21
• Archetype poster -- due Mon. 10/26 at 11:59 pm

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

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Course: Remote Standard English III/IV

Course Schedule: 

• Period Two: M-Th, 8:10-8:55, extra help available until 9:25
• Period Six: M-Th, 11:15-12:00, extra help available until 12:30

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What are common types of crime? What causes someone to behave the way they do?

Standards/PIs:  

• I can synthesize information gathered from a variety of sources and formats to enhance the audience’s understanding of the topic.
• I can learn new words to expand my vocabulary.

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries and activities (classwork)
• Types of crime notes (classwork)
• Crime theory 1 + 2 notes (classwork)
• Type of crime slideshow -- due Mon. 10/19 at 11:59 pm
• Crime type form -- due Wed. 10/21

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (for virtual classroom access and to submit work)

_______________________________________________________________

Course: AP Language and Composition

Course Schedule: Currently in “off” rotation

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Read In Cold Blood to page 55 -- due Fri. 10/23
• Post and respond on the class blog -- due Fri. 10/23
• Read and annotate JFK’s speech -- due Fri. 10/23
• Attend a class meeting on Friday, 10/23 at 11:00 am or 12:00 pm OR complete the Google Form

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

 

 

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group A

Course Schedule: Mon, Wed

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Mary Ewald appeals analysis -- due Mon. 10/5
• Rhetoric test -- due Wed. 10/7
• Summer essay grammar corrections (required) -- due Wed. 10/7
• Summer essay remediation (optional) -- due Wed. 10/7
• Class survey (classwork)
• EVEN rotation work TBD -- check back here for more info!

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group B

Course Schedule: Tues, Thurs

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Mary Ewald appeals analysis -- due Tues. 10/6
• Rhetoric test -- due Thurs. 10/8
• Summer essay grammar corrections (required) -- due Thurs. 10/8
• Summer essay remediation (optional) -- due Thurs. 10/8
• Class survey (classwork)
• EVEN rotation work TBD -- check back here for more info!

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

 

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group A

Course Schedule: Mon, Wed

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Share mini projects -- due Mon. 9/28
• Rhetorical device slides -- due Wed. 9/30
• Read pages 41-67 in Conversations in American Literature -- due Wed. 9/30
• Rhetoric test -- due Wed. 10/7
• Summer essay grammar corrections (required) and content revisions (optional) -- due Wed. 10/7

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)

Course:  AP Language and Composition, Period One/Five, Group B

Course Schedule: Tues, Thurs

Office Hours:  9:00-11:00 or by appointment [Book a time]

Essential Questions: 

What tools does a speaker use to persuade an audience? How do these tools influence an audience?

Standards/PIs:  

• Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation. (The College Board)
• The rhetorical situation informs the strategic stylistic choices that writers make. (The College Board)

Student Assignments: 

• Journal entries (classwork)
• Share mini projects -- due Tues. 9/29
• Rhetorical device slides -- due Thurs. 10/1
• Read pages 41-67 in Conversations in American Literature -- due Thurs. 10/1
• Rhetoric test -- due Thurs. 10/8
• Summer essay grammar corrections (required) and content revisions (optional) -- due Thurs. 10/8

Links/Resources:

• Class Website (for daily agendas and materials)
• Google Classroom (to submit work)