Second 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:The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Writing Focus:AP Rhetorical Analysis

AP Argument

Summative Assessments: 1.Rhetorical Analysis Time-Writing (11/5-6 & 11/12-13)

2. The Great Gatsby Ch. 1-6 Reading Check (11/11)

3. Argument Timed-Writing (11/19-20 & 11/21)

`4. Unit Test #2 (12/3-4)

Categories Weights:Summative 75%Formative 25%

Week / Weekly Agenda / Focus/Objectives / Assessments
10/20 / M –Another example of AP Rhetorical analysis plus range finders. Start reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald[Reading check on Chapters 1 – 6 (Read all of chapter 6) Wed/Thur 11-12/13 & reading check on chapters 7-9 included in the Gatsby unit test 12/3-12/4]; Assign: vocabulary unit 1 [workbook pages 11/3 due and quiz on 11/3
T - Finish range finders as needed; Write a rhetorical précis over example rhetorical analysis prompt example (formative)
W/R –Gatsby background ; visual text: Gatsby cover art “Celestial Eyes” by Francis Cugat; Symbolism in Fitzgerald presentation and novel background info.
F -In class—close read and annotate “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald / 3*, 5, and 6
*Throughout the nine-week grading period, students will be asked to complete informal writings during warm-ups. /
  • Precis (F)

10/27 / M – Finish “Winter Dreams” HW:Write rhetorical précis for “Winter Dreams”
T – Write body paragraphs over “Winter Dreams”[HW: Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Serving in Florida” LOC pp. 179-187]
W/R – Rhetorical analysis #2A; Barbara Ehrenreich interview
F –Discussion of “Serving in Florida” [Note: bring your LOC] [HW: Finish vocabulary work] / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • Rhetorical Analysis (S)

11/3 / M – Vocabulary quiz #1: Turn in Unit 1 Vocab packet excercises1-4
T – Gatsby discussion (ch. 1-3)
W/R – Poetry practice “An Immorality” by Ezra Pound; Applied Practice Gatsby multiple choice questions; rhetorical analysis #2B
F – “Winter Dreams”, Gatsby background info, and Barbara Ehernreich Quiz (formative) / 3, 5, and 9 /
  • Vocabulary Quiz and wrbk (2 F)
  • Rhetorical Analysis (S) choose either 2A or 2B
•Reading Check (F)
11/10 / M – Argument prompt discussion
T – Gastby reading check (Ch. 1-6)
W/R – Junior conferences
F – Vocabulary unit 2 quiz; argument prompt discussion[Assign vocabulary unit 3; due and quiz on 12/13] / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • The Great Gatsby Reading Check #1 (S)
  • Vocabulary Unit 2 Quizand wrbk(2 F)

11/17 / M – Argument prompt discussion [HW: “A Good Man is Hard to Find”]
T – Argument prompt discussion
W/R – AP Rhetorical Argument Timed Writing #1 A (40 minutes);Gatsby silent discussion
F – AP Rhetorical Argument Timed Writing #1B / 1, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • AP Argument Timed Writing A (S)
  • AP Argument Timed Writing B (S)

12/1 / M – Applied Practice Gatsby questions
T – Discuss “A Good Man”; turn in questions
W/R – Gatsby Unit Test
F – Read together “Women’s Brains” [Note: Bring LOC!] / 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 /
  • Gatsby AP Practice (F)
  • Study Questions (F)
  • The Great Gatsby Unit Test (S)

12/8 / M – Applied Practice Gatsby
T – Range finders argument #1A
W/R – Range finders argument #1B
F – Vocabulary unit 3 quiz / 3, 5, and 9 /
  • Gatsby Applied Practice (F)
  • Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz and wrbk (2 F)

12/15 / M – TED Talk: “Stumbling on Happiness” [HW: Complete questions]
T – Review for final exam / 3 and 9 /
  • TED Talk Questions (F)

*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.