Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Due Friday
Please read an additional article on you issue of choice and submit one precis to Google Classroom. This time, please choose a news source that is not "in the center": in other words, more at one end of the bias spectrum, but still a reputable source.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Phillis Wheatley Reading due Wednesday
You will be reading poetry, letters, and essays on Phillis Wheatley, an 18th century American poet. They are located in White Book from pages 506-534. You should take notes and gather quotations that help you address, either by support or refutation, what you will develop as your opinion on the question below.
Background Information:
(Please also read the background information on 506-507)
Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa and sold into slavery at a young age. She was brought to America and purchased by John and Susannah Wheatley. In addition to her duties as a slave, Wheatley was taught Latin, mythology, and various other subjects and converted to Christianity. She began writing poems, many of which became quite famous, and she traveled to London where her work was published with support of a local countess, becoming the first African American woman (and only second American woman) to have a book published in this young nation.
Many of Wheatley's poems bear a strong resemblance to the other traditional poetry of her time period and use elevated language, classical allusions, strict rhyme scheme, and rhythm and meter. They often celebrate important American religious and patriotic figures and at times express her gratefulness that she was brought from what she deems "a Pagan land." Understandably, this last idea generates a lot of the controversy about the legacy of Wheatley as many people struggle with a desire to celebrate Wheatley for her accomplishments but struggle to process the notion that she praises and emulates the culture that enslaved her and millions of others.
This brings us to our question which should guide our reading:
To what extent should the legacy of Phillis Wheatley and her poetry be perceived as a triumph or tragedy?
Please create a chart of your own design that helps you categorize the evidence in response to the question above. Your chart should be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrase.
Background Information:
(Please also read the background information on 506-507)
Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa and sold into slavery at a young age. She was brought to America and purchased by John and Susannah Wheatley. In addition to her duties as a slave, Wheatley was taught Latin, mythology, and various other subjects and converted to Christianity. She began writing poems, many of which became quite famous, and she traveled to London where her work was published with support of a local countess, becoming the first African American woman (and only second American woman) to have a book published in this young nation.
Many of Wheatley's poems bear a strong resemblance to the other traditional poetry of her time period and use elevated language, classical allusions, strict rhyme scheme, and rhythm and meter. They often celebrate important American religious and patriotic figures and at times express her gratefulness that she was brought from what she deems "a Pagan land." Understandably, this last idea generates a lot of the controversy about the legacy of Wheatley as many people struggle with a desire to celebrate Wheatley for her accomplishments but struggle to process the notion that she praises and emulates the culture that enslaved her and millions of others.
This brings us to our question which should guide our reading:
To what extent should the legacy of Phillis Wheatley and her poetry be perceived as a triumph or tragedy?
Please create a chart of your own design that helps you categorize the evidence in response to the question above. Your chart should be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrase.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Grammar Quiz Friday
Here is a link to some online grammar resources. If you click on a concept on the left, this should take you to to an explanation page for that concept. Then, on the left of that explanation page, there should be links to practice exercises for that concept and answers with explanations.
Slideshows that we looked at in class are available below.
Parts of Speech
Phrases and Clauses
Sentence Types
Slideshows that we looked at in class are available below.
Parts of Speech
Phrases and Clauses
Sentence Types
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Due Wednesday
Directions: Copy the following sentences on your paper OR print out if you have a cooperative printer.
a. Please label subjects and verbs
b. Please label phrases, dependent clauses, and independent clauses.
c. Then, write down whether the sentence is Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex.
d. Then, add the necessary internal punctuation.
1. After we are finished with school we are going to go see a movie.
2. I bought a house for my dog and my cat was very jealous.
3. After he got in an accident Alonso went to the police station and they called his mom.
4. Eating vegetables is very important for remaining healthy.
5. During the play I had to go call my friend, Ally.
6. I lifted up the leaf a small caterpillar stared up at me.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Due Monday
1. Please make sure that you bring your red book to class on Monday.
2. You will also need to bring a print copy of you and your partner's claim of value revisions. I only need one copy with both names up top. Please make sure you label the original highlighted version of the sentence from your first document, and then label the revised version of that same sentence. Your document will probably consist of six labeled sentences: 3 "original" sentences and 3 "revised" sentences. I do not want the entire document.
3. Make sure that you have completed your Columbus Day Rhetorical Practice assignment which is posted in Google Classroom. Remember to actually "submit" or "turn in" your assignment.
4. Remember to bring your Columbus Day chart with frog stamp to turn in for points.
2. You will also need to bring a print copy of you and your partner's claim of value revisions. I only need one copy with both names up top. Please make sure you label the original highlighted version of the sentence from your first document, and then label the revised version of that same sentence. Your document will probably consist of six labeled sentences: 3 "original" sentences and 3 "revised" sentences. I do not want the entire document.
3. Make sure that you have completed your Columbus Day Rhetorical Practice assignment which is posted in Google Classroom. Remember to actually "submit" or "turn in" your assignment.
4. Remember to bring your Columbus Day chart with frog stamp to turn in for points.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Homework for Wednesday (even though there's no class)
Here is the usage slide show. Please pick up where we left off and do the practice questions. (Answers are on the last slide)
Also, please remember to complete the 5 question 3.A and 4.A practice that is available on AP Classroom.
Also, please remember to complete the 5 question 3.A and 4.A practice that is available on AP Classroom.
Monday, October 14, 2019
Columbus Day Reading due Friday!
Your Columbus Day reading project will be due Friday!
Our question is: Should the United States celebrate Columbus Day as a holiday?
As you are doing your reading, make sure you are thinking about what types of claims the articles are using: claims of fact, value, or policy.
You will need to read the following passages in the WHITE BOOK!
198- Momaday
286- Image
291- Berliner
293- Mankiller
296- Connell
You will also be creating a chart (for turning in) that identifies quotations or supports for the texts that are in support of Columbus Day as a holiday, opposed to Columbus day as a holiday, and any other interesting ideas or thoughts that the passages generate for you. You can determine the style of chart that works best for you as long as it clearly distinguishes this information.
Our question is: Should the United States celebrate Columbus Day as a holiday?
As you are doing your reading, make sure you are thinking about what types of claims the articles are using: claims of fact, value, or policy.
You will need to read the following passages in the WHITE BOOK!
198- Momaday
286- Image
291- Berliner
293- Mankiller
296- Connell
You will also be creating a chart (for turning in) that identifies quotations or supports for the texts that are in support of Columbus Day as a holiday, opposed to Columbus day as a holiday, and any other interesting ideas or thoughts that the passages generate for you. You can determine the style of chart that works best for you as long as it clearly distinguishes this information.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Edwards FAQ
***NEW*** How many rhetorical choices should I analyze?
Three in each paragraph, just like the Smith/Bradford paragraph you wrote.
How long should my paper be?
My best guess is that your paper will end up being between 2-3 pages.
How many purposes should my claim/paper address?
A minimum of two, but you might find that those two main purposes have hidden or related purposes to them as well, so you might end up talking about more than just those two.
Do I need to use the purpose frame in the slide show?
No. You can, if it helps you, but it's not required. There are all sorts of good frames you can use. Here's another one: Edwards' sermon begins by creating a sense of ________ and _________ which later culminates is a desire for ______________.
Do I need to use one of the strong verbs from the slide show?
This sounds like a good idea to me, especially if you are not using one of the frames.
Which paragraph do I talk about rhetorical choices in?
BOTH! This is always our main job when writing this style of paper. Both paragraphs talk about the use of certain strategies: some have a fancy name and some do not. But, both paragraph explain how Edwards is using rhetorical choices to help create his purposes.
Do I need to connect back to all of my purposes in each paragraph?
Not necessarily. Because we have chosen to organize our paragraphs based on the chronological order of Edwards' text, you will notice that different parts of his text focus on a different part of his purpose. Therefore, each paragraph talking about his choices might focus more on one purpose(s) than the other.
Three in each paragraph, just like the Smith/Bradford paragraph you wrote.
How long should my paper be?
My best guess is that your paper will end up being between 2-3 pages.
How many purposes should my claim/paper address?
A minimum of two, but you might find that those two main purposes have hidden or related purposes to them as well, so you might end up talking about more than just those two.
Do I need to use the purpose frame in the slide show?
No. You can, if it helps you, but it's not required. There are all sorts of good frames you can use. Here's another one: Edwards' sermon begins by creating a sense of ________ and _________ which later culminates is a desire for ______________.
Do I need to use one of the strong verbs from the slide show?
This sounds like a good idea to me, especially if you are not using one of the frames.
Which paragraph do I talk about rhetorical choices in?
BOTH! This is always our main job when writing this style of paper. Both paragraphs talk about the use of certain strategies: some have a fancy name and some do not. But, both paragraph explain how Edwards is using rhetorical choices to help create his purposes.
Do I need to connect back to all of my purposes in each paragraph?
Not necessarily. Because we have chosen to organize our paragraphs based on the chronological order of Edwards' text, you will notice that different parts of his text focus on a different part of his purpose. Therefore, each paragraph talking about his choices might focus more on one purpose(s) than the other.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Revision Activity
Please copy and paste the following in a document and respond to the questions based on the assignment that you read. Then, share the document with the owner of the paper and please share with me.
Who is the author of the paper you are reviewing?
Who are you?
How many purpose ideas do you see in the claim statement?
What are the purpose ideas that the author establishes in the claim statement?
Would you recommend that the author look for more purposes, especially hidden or larger purposes?
Does the author of the paper use a strong purpose verb(s)? If so, what is it?
Does the author of paper use a purpose sentence frame?
Do the two body paragraphs each have a clear topic and a clear summary sentence?
Do the quotations of evidence in the body paragraph follow the Goldilocks principle? (not too short, not too long?)
What information does the paper provide you about audience?
What adjectives does the paper use to describe the tone of the speaker?
Of the six direct quotations, how many of them present a fancy named technique, and how many are a no-name technique? Do you feel this represents a good balance?
Which explanations need a little more work? In other words, which are not as convincing or present logical gaps in thinking?
What are the six transitional phrases that the paper uses?
Did you notice any errors in quotation incorporation, capitalization, or punctuation? If so, please mark them.
Who is the author of the paper you are reviewing?
Who are you?
How many purpose ideas do you see in the claim statement?
What are the purpose ideas that the author establishes in the claim statement?
Would you recommend that the author look for more purposes, especially hidden or larger purposes?
Does the author of the paper use a strong purpose verb(s)? If so, what is it?
Does the author of paper use a purpose sentence frame?
Do the two body paragraphs each have a clear topic and a clear summary sentence?
Do the quotations of evidence in the body paragraph follow the Goldilocks principle? (not too short, not too long?)
What information does the paper provide you about audience?
What adjectives does the paper use to describe the tone of the speaker?
Of the six direct quotations, how many of them present a fancy named technique, and how many are a no-name technique? Do you feel this represents a good balance?
Which explanations need a little more work? In other words, which are not as convincing or present logical gaps in thinking?
What are the six transitional phrases that the paper uses?
Did you notice any errors in quotation incorporation, capitalization, or punctuation? If so, please mark them.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Feedback Slide Show
The link to the feedback slideshow on your first purpose paragraphs is available here.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Edwards Writing Informaiton
The assignment description for your Edwards assignment is available here. Please plan on having a rough draft complete by Wednesday.
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