Gemmell AP Lang-1 Assignments

For your “final”, please choose ONE of the following options based on your home situation (see Learning Guide for links):

Watch Freedom Writers, which is available on Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Watch this PBS documentary titled “Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart”.
Read this article and explore the Freedom Writers Foundation Website. You can also watch Gruwell’s TED Talk.

You will take your knowledge of Freedom Writers and complete the 2-part Freedom Writers Movie Activity.

Part 1
Do a Google Image search for Freedom Writers. Which one is most effective in promoting the film? Paste the most effective image in the Google Classroom assignment and then write a CER paragraph analysis in which you take a position, and support it with at least 2 specific examples and reasoning.

Part 2
Imagine that you are involved in the marketing of the film to a US audience; part of your job is to develop a poster campaign.

In a well-written CER paragraph, describe the specific choices you would make in order to persuade the audience to see this film. Who is the audience? How would you appeal to the audience’s emotion, for example? Which images or events from the film would you include? What would your tagline be? Overall, which persuasive techniques do you think would be the most effective? Why?

Let Mrs. Schulz and I know how the AP Lang testing experience went for you by completing this form.
We will also post a discussion board at 1:15 for you to have space to discuss the exam with your classmates.

This is a free space to share your experiences with taking the AP Lang exam with your classmates. You could talk about the exam content, discuss exam technical or timing issues, or even just congratulate each other and celebrate the fact that you did it.

Create a meme to encourage classmates and share last minute reminders for RA success.
You can see my example below.

Use this program:
https://imgflip.com/memegenerator

You will turn the meme in by completing the Google form below.

Mrs. Schulz and I will share out the best ones in the Week 6 lesson!

Select 1 released Rhetorical Analysis AP Prompts (Question 2), and write a full essay (at least a Thesis and 2 full body paragraphs) in 45 minutes.

You may pick any passage/ prompt that seems interesting to you and that we haven’t already done in class.
You can also take the Progress Check in Unit 4 or Unit 7 in MyAP.

As you look at your 2003 Green essay, identify your strengths and weaknesses. Make a list to share on the RA Strengths and Weaknesses discussion board. Include at least 1 strength and no more than 3 weaknesses.

Strengths:
1.
2.
Weaknesses:
1.
2.

Then, respond to at least 2 other people’s posts offering specific and detailed suggestions for working through weaknesses & challenges.

Discussion boards are meant to be conversations, where each post builds on the previous comment. Responding to a post gives you the ability to expand the conversation.

Use our class discussion starters to help you write your responses. You might say something like, “Yes, it’s important to X because…” or “Try reviewing Y to help you…”

Step 4 (30 minutes): Write your essay.
At a minimum, you will need to complete a thesis and 2 body paragraphs within this 30 minutes.

You can either type or hand write, but do whatever you actually plan to do on test day, so that you can practice.

You can also practice it in MyAP; it’s titled Week 4 RA Practice. You can split your screen with the MyAP test and your Doc. It’ll give you a sense of what the exam might look like on the screen and start to simulate the testing experience.

Turn in your full essay in Google Classroom; the assignment is titled 2003 Green Essay.
If you hand wrote it, take a photo of your essay and paste it in or upload it.

I will be checking for completion only since it is a practice. If you have specific questions about it, email me.

I want to know how you're doing, how distance learning is going, and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the AP Lang Exam.

Please turn in ONE revised body paragraph in the assignment titled Louv Revised Body Paragraph. Include your thesis at the top. Before hitting the “turn in” button, make sure to add the reflection at the bottom of the page. How are you doing with rhetorical analysis? Rate yourself using the metacognition scale and explain why.
I will check your revisions and offer suggestions for improvement as needed.

The best learning comes when we share our work!

On the discussion board titled Louv Thesis and Claims, post just your Thesis & main claims (Go back to your outline). Do not post your whole essay!

Thesis:
Claim 1:
Claim 2:

You do not need to respond to other people’s posts, but do read what your classmates wrote. This will give you a sense of the different ways people tackled the task. There is more than one “right” way to succeed!

If you're feeling stuck, check out these student samples from your classmates.

Student Study Sessions
NMSI is adjusting in-person Student Study Sessions to adapt to online delivery. Sessions will be offered in live and on-demand formats. Students will participate in one-hour sessions that cover one topic at a time. We will still provide scaffolded content to meet the needs of all students. Through small group instruction, students will engage with other students and expert AP teachers in an interactive environment.

Online Student Supports for Spring 2020

Link: https://rise.articulate.com/share/e96QCZ8gxDlSdOLjWanFKuhBzhWsDxvO#/

Password: NMSI2020!

Please contact [email protected] with any questions or for support.

On the discussion board titled RA Reminders, post 3-5 things that are important to remember for RA success! You could start your post with "Be sure to.."

Then, respond to at least 2 other people’s posts. You won't be able to see or comment on others until you post your answer.

Discussion boards are meant to be conversations, where each post builds on the previous comment. Responding to a post gives you the ability to expand the conversation. Don’t just agree or disagree: continue the conversation! Use our class discussion starters to help you write your responses. You might say something like, “Yes, it’s important to X because…” or “Don’t forget to Y; it will help you because…”

After watching the video and reading the counselors' tips for succeeding in an online classroom environment, write 3 Be Sure Tos in order to demonstrate you understand "netiquette". This is due Wednesday, April 15.

To keep up your skills while school is closed, I've unlocked all the Progress Checks on AP Classroom that we haven't already done.

To practice multiple choice, take Progress Check MCQ 5, 7, 8, 9. Go through the answers and see what you're missing and why.
To practice Rhetorical Analysis essay, take Progress Check FRQ 4, 7. Allow yourself 40 minutes.
To practice Argument essay, take Progress Check FRQ 5, 8. Allow yourself 40 minutes.
To practice Synthesis essay, take Progress Check FRQ 3, 6, 9. Allow yourself 55 minutes.

You can also revise and resubmit your Own Argument to work on your writing.

Another great thing to do is to READ and write in your Writer's Notebook.
I've posted The Things They Carried in PDF form and as audio for you to read.
Journal your experiences in your Writer's Notebook during the school closure (this will be so interesting for you to read again in another 10-20 years or so). Write about what you’re seeing in the news; how your friends and family are responding; what is happening in your town/community; what is closed in your neighborhood, city, state, country; what you are feeling; etc.

Students will select a topic from their "matters" list and develop a free write into a full argument piece. Students must develop their position using evidence and reasoning, but they may choose to use evidence from their own brain (argument style: text, self, world) or complete research (synthesis style: at least 3 sources) or a combination of both. Ultimately, the writer will explain why this topic MATTERS to them and why it should matter to others.

The recording for AP English Language: Strategies for Commentary (Q2) from Marco Learning is now available to watch. It covers some of the new changes to the test, and gives an overview of how to tackle the rhetorical analysis task. Go to Marco Learning Free Events. Scroll down to the student section and select the "view recording" button (pictured below). Watch to see some of our own EHS students ask questions. I also got a shout out at the end! You might also want to watch the parent info. with your family.

So the dance teacher in me can't resist. Get up and get moving, everyone! This is a fun, easy-to-follow dance video. Plus, it has a sense of humor. Bonus points for being extra cheesy!