Brewer's AP Language/American Lit

Warm Up: Clear your desk except for your copy of "November" and "I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" Standards: ELAGSE11-12RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. ELAGSE11-12RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) Essential Questions: What makes poetry beautiful? How can Nature teach us to live? Agenda: Multiple Choice Quiz: "Learn'd Astronomer" & "November" Discussion :  "The Chambered Nautilus" Intro to Thoreau's Transcendental retreat As you watch the videos below, ...

Warm Up: Simple Sentences: Object Compliments Learning Intentions: Romantic poets explored the tensions between human knowledge and experience Romantic poets looked to nature for deep truths about life Poets build arguments through tension and imagery. Success Criteria Read and discuss Romantic Poetry Develop Language Field Guide Agenda: Read "Learn'd Astronomer" Read "November" Discuss Poems Begin Romanticism Language Field Guide Homework: Read "The Chambered Nautilus" & Add to your Romanticism Language Field Guide They Say/I Say, Ch. 2 - Qs (by Thursday)

Warm Up: Simple Sentence Patterns: Sentences with Object Compliments Learning Intentions: And ecocritical lens can open up new meaning in a text about human relationships with nature. Interviews require professionalism, authenticity, and confidence. Success Criteria Offer ideas and raise questions during text discussion Participation in Interview Day Agenda: Discuss "Applying Ecocritical Lens" activity Junior Interview Day They Say/I Say, Ch. 2 - Takeaways Homework: Read "Astronomer" & "November" poems - begin "Romanticism Language Field Guide (by Wednesday) TS/IS, Ch. 2 Qs (by Thursday) 3 Good Texts for Focus Project (by Friday) Read 5 blogs and pick of the week (By Friday)

Warm Up: SSR Learning Intentions: Critical Lenses can offer an interpretive frame for understanding literature. Ecocriticism is concerned with the ways that humans interact with and conceptualize nature. Success Criteria Students make claims about textual meaning based on the theories of Ecocriticism. Students ground these claims in interpretation of specific textual evidence. Students share their ideas & findings both within a small group and with the class. Agenda: Intro to Ecocriticism Applying Ecocriticism activity Homework: Read TS/IS, Ch. 2 - 3 takeaways Finish Resume and Submit Come dressed nice for Interview Day!

Warm Up: SSR Learning Intentions: Deep learning requires ongoing engagement with the ideas under study. New ideas grow out of the ideas of others. Success Criteria We will know we are successful when we have Selected a topic, idea, or issue to pursue for our focus project Developed a method for curating materials related to our focus project Agenda: Types of Texts Tools for Curation Focus Project: Next Steps Develop your curation--be ready to speak to it/explain your methods Locate 3 good texts that speak to your topic from a number of directions Literacy Narrative: 3 Vignettes 1-on-1 conferences Interview Day Prep: Resume & Application Homework:  Continue to work on Focus Project Texts.

Warm Up: Review Argument Notes: Thesis statements, Reasoning, Structures, Developing Evidence Learning Intentions: We are learning that... Assessments are opportunities to check our learning progress against external and shared measures. Success Criteria Benchmark Assessment Agenda: Benchmark 21 MCQ 1 Argument Essay Homework:  Complete Focus Project Brainstorming Workshop!

Warm Up: Revised Thesis Share-out Learning Intentions: Strong thesis statements act as nuanced guides to the argument you are making. Using evidence effectively means examining it in depth and considering how it out to shape your argument. Success Criteria Develop a revised thesis statement based on a prompt Perform a "1 on 10" and a "10 on 1" with argumentative evidence based on a prompt. Agenda: Mini-Lesson: Developing Evidence Activity: 10-on-1 and 1-on-10 Argumentative Structures Toulmin Argument: Identifying Warrants Homework:

Warm Up: POP Quiz: Induction & Deduction Learning Intentions: Successful arguments are nuanced, complex, and carefully reasoned. Argumentative Structures exist that can aid in organizing a meaningful argument. Success Criteria Identify instances of inductive and deductive reasoning, and consider their strengths and weaknesses as techniques for authentic arguments. Explain organizational structures for developing arguments. Develop a nuanced thesis based on a topic that matters. Agenda: Intro To Argumentation Inductive & Deductive Reasoning Logical Fallacies Mini-lesson: Finessing a Thesis Statement Practice: Thesis Statement Homework: Read Everything's An Argument, Ch. 7 Draft Review: Unfounded Claims, Faulty Reasoning Reread your "Unknown" Argument. Look for (and highlight) any sentences that seem to make assumptions that are either unfounded, or might require further justification. In the margins, explain the faulty reasoning.

Warm Up: Simple Sentence Patterns:  Learning Intentions: We are learning that... Authentic learning occurs when students have autonomy in choosing their focus and can work toward a bigger purpose. Traditional modes of schooling often diminish intrinsic motivation. Success Criteria We will know we have been successful when we... Develop a set of claims and evidence related to issues of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Reflect on our learning and come to a well-founded conclusion about our progress so far in this course. Agenda: AP Multiple Choice Finish Group comparison Discuss answers Purpose in education Small Group Discussion Whole Group Discussion "What's your Sentence?" Homework: Complete "What's your Sentence?" by tomorrow evening! They Say/I Say,  Ch. 1 Practice Questions (by Thursday) Continue Reading Blogs Read 5 this week Pick of the Week for Friday

Warm Up: Argument #1 Reflection SSR Learning Intentions: We are learning that... AP Multiple Choice questions focus on particular aspects of the author's rhetorical choices. Improved writing comes from focused practice and intentional reflection. Success Criteria We will know we have been successful when we can... Discuss AP Multiple Choice answers, including reflection on what we understand and where we went wrong. Reflect purposefully on our own writing, and plan for improvement Agenda: Discussion: TS/IS, Ch. 1 Structure of the AP Exam Fun with AP Multiple Choice Homework: By Wednesday: Read Kohn, "The Case Against Grades" and respond to discussion questions (GClassroom)   They Say/I Say,  Ch. 1 Practice Questions (by Thursday) Begin Reading Blogs Read 5 this week Pick of the Week for Friday