First Quarter Course Calendar

AP Language and Composition

Objectives:For complete description, refer to the AP College Board Language and Composition curricular requirements.[Buzz phrases: 1. “write in several forms” 2. “revise and edit work” 3. write “in an informal context” 4. “writing assignments that are based on” diverse literature 5. discussion of non-fiction/fiction readings 6. “analyze […] graphics and visual images” 7. “research skills” 8. “cite sources” 9. revisionwork]

Major Readings:Summer selection –The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

The Scarlet Letterby Nathaniel Hawthorne

Writing Focus:AP Rhetorical Analysis

Summative Assessments: 1.The Things They Carried Reading Check(9/2)

2. The Scarlet Letter Check (9/26)

3. Rhetorical Analysis Timed-Writing (9/24-25)

`4. Tone and Diction Test (10/15-16)

Categories Weights:Summative 75%Formative 25%

Week / Weekly Agenda / Focus/Objectives / Assessments
8/25 / M – Class expectations/distribute syllabus;
AssignTSL[reading check on ch. 1-13 on 9/15];
Review summer reading guide for TTTC
HW: LOC “An Introduction to Rhetoric” pp. 1-25 (quiz 9/3-9/4)
HW: plagiarism article (quiz 8/26: TOMORROW)
T – Quiz over plagiarism article and sign plagiarism contract;
Continue class expectations and discuss syllabus;
Tone words handout [tone words quiz on 9/9]
W/R – Lee Teter’sReflections (painting) (LOC) pp. 314
(Identify the key argument, tone, and visual pathos);
Close reading from TTTC [*bring your book to class*];
Rhetorical terms handout; Timed writing rubric
F – Reading check #1 over TTTC (Ch. 1 -“The Man I Killed”) formative
HW: Prepare for class discussion by writing three questions. Discussion questions should be text bound—including quotes and page numbers; they cannot be answered with a “yes” or “no” and they should be questions you care about! (bring to class on 9/3-9/4) / 3*, 5, and 6
*Throughout the nine-week grading period, students will be asked to complete informal writings during warm-ups. /
  • Plagiarism Quiz (F)
  • TTTC Reading Check #1 (F)

9/1 / M – HOLIDAY
T – Reading check #2 TTTC(“The Man I Killed” through rest of novel)
HW: LOC “An Introduction to Rhetoric” pp. 1-25 (quiz TOMORROW)
W/R – Discuss TTTC [*bring your novel to class*]; Quiz over “Introduction to Rhetoric”; Discuss LOC “An Introduction to Rhetoric” pp. 1-25 [*Bring Your LOC to class this day*]; “The Argument Clinic” Monty Python video clip approx. 4 min
F –Introduce rhetorical analysis essay prompt from AP exam / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • TTTC Reading Check #2 (S)
  • LOC Introduction Reading Check
    (F)

9/8 / M – Review basic structure of writing; View sample prompt plus student samples (range finders) of strong and weak work (*bring your timed writing rubric (Deconstruction of an Argument) to class*)
T – Tone words quiz #1
W/R – In groups view sample rhetorical analysis practice prompt #2; discuss rhetorical précis handout; Practice rhetorical précis and discuss strengths and weaknesses
F – Scarlet Letter close reading plus AP multiple choice style practice
HW: Read Gary Soto’s “Fear" / 3, 5, and 9 /
  • Tone Words Quiz #1 (F)

9/15 / M – The Scarlet Letter reading check # 1 (Ch.1-13);
HW: Finish reading TSL through the end (Next reading check on 9/26)
T – Discuss Gary Soto’s "Fear"
HW: Ian Frazier's "Crazy Horse" and Maya Angelou’s “Living Well. Living Good” (Print your own copies from website.)
W/R – Discussion of “Crazy Horse” and “Living Well”; Practice writing précis over short pieces
F – Reading check: “Fear”, “Crazy Horse", and “Living Well”
HW: Read Abraham Lincoln’s “Second Inaugural Address” (Print your own copy from website.)and write a rhetorical précis (may be typed or handwritten). / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • The Scarlet Letter Reading Check #1 (F)
  • Short Pieces Reading Check (F)

9/22 / M – Discuss Lincoln’s "Second Inaugural Address”; View student rhetorical précis and discuss strengths and weaknesses; Turn in rhetorical précis
T – Review rhetorical terms handout; Review construction of body paragraphs, quote integration, and analysis; Review timed writing rubric (Construction of an Argument)
W/R – AP Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing #1 A (40 minutes);Finish discussing Lincoln’s “Second Inaugural Address” as needed
F – Scarlet Letter 2nd reading check
*Note you must turn in Scarlet Letter on this day if you checked it out from me. If you do not return the novel on this day you will be charged.*
HW: Prepare for class discussion by writing three questions. / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • AP Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing A (S)
  • Scarlet Letter Reading Check #2 (S)

9/29 / M – Tone words quiz #2;
HW: Read “Where I Lived, and What I Lived for” Henry David Thoreau LOC pg. 276-281
T – Discuss “Where I Lived, and What I Lived for” Henry David Thoreau (*bring LOC*)
W/R – Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing #1 B (40 minutes);
Choose best timed writing draft (either A or B) for revision;
In-class timed revision is due at the end of the period
HW: “The Surgeon as Priest” Richard SelzerLOC pg. 197-204
F – Practice AP Multiple choice; discuss Scarlet Letter / 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • Tone Words Quiz #2 (F)
  • AP Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing B (S)

10/6 / M – Discuss “The Surgeon as Priest”
T – Quiz over “The Surgeon as Priest” and H.D. Thoreau
W/R – Tone Words Quiz #3; Continue discussion of “The Surgeon as Priest” by Richard Selzer
F – Range finders (student samples) for rhetorical analysis timed writing #1 A / 3, 5, and 9 /
  • Short Pieces Reading Check (F)
  • Tone Words Quiz #3 (F)

10/13 / M – STUDENT HOLIDAY
T – Range finder (student samples) for rhetorical analysis timed writing #2 B; Peer score rhetorical analysis draft not chosen for summative
W/R – Tone and diction test (Includes everything, even imbedded tone words); Continue range finders as needed
F – Background info on The Great Gatsby / 3 and 9 /
  • Tone and Diction Test (S)

*Note, this is a tentative schedule and subject to change as needed.* Bring your novel every class period and the LOC when noted. You are responsible for keeping up with all work by referencing your syllabus. Test and quiz dates will not be extended due to absences on review days. If you will be off campus for a school-related event on a quiz or test day, you must make up your work on the first day you return to campus. For more information on specific AP policy, check the AP course policy document on the website. Check your course calendar daily. You are responsible for everything on it.