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AP English Literature Period 1

1. Create meaning category titles to categorize the literary terms listed on the front and back of the literary term handout using Padlet.  Be sure that you think critically, and not consult other sources. There is a chance that a literary technique may fit in more than one category.  I imagine that you will have at least 8 categories of terms.
2. Read in our text: Chapter 7 WritingAbout Fiction pg 161, 164,165
3. NEWSFLASH:  The Article by Eric Wimmers is not scanned! Please check back by Sunday, early morning for the article. If it is not uploaded then it will be classroom reading on Tuesday!
Also, be prepared for timed writing on Tuesday!

Digging Deep: What is Exposition and Expository Composition?

Today you will work in groups to do a deep dive into the various elements of Exposition: Description; Narration; Argument; Exemplification; Classification; Compare; Contrast; Process; Cause and Effect; Classification and Division; Definition; Argumentation;

1. First, we will read and react to the Course Description for Expository Composition.
pages 137 & 147. Read the description, and jot down words and concepts. Make connections with the Academic Competency Statement.

2. Next, you will browse several technological presentations sites. You may use Google Slides; Kami;  Powerpoint; Canva; Flipgrid; Prezi; Peardeck or some other tool. In fact, spend some time browsing the Top Educational Technology Apps  or those listed above to select an application that you and your team feel will cause you to expand your knowledge base, engage others, and showcase your reading.  If all else fails, you may use old school chart paper.

3. Once you and your team are assigned, you will decide on the best Presentation method. Then, you will read the material on your Mode of Exposition. Finally, you will craft a presentation that includes the name, definition, examples, images or video, what it looks like in writing, why it is helpful or what it helps the reader or writer to do.

Introduction to Expository Texts of The Week

Since I began teaching the course, the scope of expository texts has exploded.  Truly, there is expository writing on almost any topic, subject, hobby, interest and disposition. That is why I seem so tentative so far--there is so much good writing to explore and share! As stated in our Academic Procedures, each week  you will find YOUR OWN individual Expository Text of the Week. You may choose from Magazine Articles and Op-Eds or Commentaries;  Podcasts or Editorials, or an occasional movie/film (provided that you viewed it recently). To help guide you, here are some resources, likes and places you might want to check out as you begin your journey. 
18 New York Times Articles to Read Before Eighteen 
Radio Rookies: Youth Radio from New York
Latino USA: Radio Journal of News and Culture from A Latino Perspective
Very Smart Brothas
The Huffington Post: communities Black Voices; Queer Voices; Women's Voices; Latino Voices
The Root: Black News, Culture, Opinion

50 Best Podcasts for High School Students

I enjoy and love listening to podcasts and encourage you to explore podcasts and argumentative writing for your first Independent Reading SOAPS Analysis due Tuesday night at 10pm.  You may choose to read or listen to the same podcast at times. 

H. Expository Composition Homework periods 2 and 6

1. What constitutes Academic Literacy and why do we have this class?
2. Read the Academic Literacy Competency Statement, a joint statement from the UC/CSY and Community College Instructors about the competencies incoming students need. Carefully read pages 1-6 of the document; then page 10; then pages 12-17. You will make and upload a Padlet to record your: questions; statements that you agree with; disagree with; quotes; details; definitions; facts; comments on each segment of the reading. You should have no fewer than 15-24 Padlet Posts as a reaction to your reading of the first phase of the document. This is due Tuesday morning by 5:00 am.

Reading Notes: AP English Literature

Make a Padlet Outlining your notes to your reading of pages 1-31 on our Literature Craft and Voice Text. See my small example here: https://padlet.com/lguy2/x2deigfbgd03.  Your padlet should contain no fewer than 15 post-its with a combinations of notes; reflections; annotations and definitions based on your reading.

Classroom Rules

Classroom Rules and Routines

Monday: Expository Text of The Week

1. Write your response to the Warm-up. Use some sort of evidence to defend your position.
2. Here is the article that we will use for today's demo of Text of the Week:  Article of the Week #1
3. Read and annotate your article. Circle words that have more than one meaning, underling thought provocative statements, ah-ha moments, ideas you agree with; ideas that are well phrased, etc.
4. Lyrics for the Song Analysis 
5. Google form Survey: Patterns for College Reading Essays I want to Read

Dear Students and Dear Ms. Guy Letter

Click here to read your first homework assignment. Dear Students 2018
Your return letter to me is due no later than Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM.

Summer Reading Survey

Please complete the following Summer Reading Survey.