AP Language with American Literature - Week of October 22-26, 2018 

Weekly Learning Goals  Focus Standards 

Complete research and annotate scholarly articles for research project. Gather
relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively (use Cobb Digital Library); assess the strengths and
limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism
and over reliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. Use
appropriate MLA citations in research and other projects. Improve multiple choice
(AP exam prep) scores. Write arguments to support claims. Practice argumentative,
synthesis, and rhetorical analysis essays. Participate in collaborative discussions.
CBAPELC C7​​—The course teaches research skills, and in particular, the ability to evaluate, use, and cite primary and secondary sources. The course assigns projects such as the
researched argument paper, which goes beyond the parameters of a traditional research paper by asking students to present an argument of their own that includes the analysis and
synthesis of ideas from an array of sources.​CBAPELC C8​​—The course teaches students how to cite sources using a recognized editorial style (e.g., Modern Language Association).
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. ​ELAGSE11-12RI1​​: 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​. ELAGSE11-12W1:​​Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. ​ELAGSE11-12W7: ​Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question)
or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
ELAGSE11-12W8: ​Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each
source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one source
and following a standard format for citation.

Upcoming Due Dates 

Monday, October 22, 2018 Bring ​The Wild Truth​ to class

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Research proposal due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Midterm: multiple choice

Thursday, October 25, 2018 NoRedInk.com quiz

Friday, October 26, 2018 Rhetorical precis #2 due in class

Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

Monday,  Bring ​The Wild Truth​ to class Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Work on research proposal,
Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html NoRedInk.com, read T​ he Wild
October 22, 
Truth
2018  Work Session​​:
  1. Multiple Choice Monday: AP pretest review.
  2. Assign NoRedInk.com practice: Commas and Commonly Confused Words.
3. Introduction to ​The Wild Truth​.
4. Read Foreward and Prologue of ​The Wild Truth. ​Assign ​reading schedule​.
5. Work on learning contracts.

Closing​​: Read​ The Wild Truth.

  Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Work on rhetorical precis #2,
Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html NoRedInk.com, read T​ he Wild
Tuesday, 
Truth
October 23,  Work Session​​:
2018  1. Work on learning contracts

Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth.

 AP Language with American Literature - Week of October 22-26, 2018 
 
Due Today  In Class Activities  Homework Tonight 

  Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the NoRedInk.com, read T​ he Wild
Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html​; Truth
Wednesday, 
October 24,  Work Session​​:
2018  1. Midterm Part I: Multiple Choice

Closing​​: Review No Red Ink activities/skills in preparation for quiz tomorrow.

Thursday,  No Red Ink quiz in class Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Read ​The Wild Truth
Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html
October 25, 
2018  Work Session​​:
1. Complete No Red Ink quiz.
2. Work on learning contracts in computer lab 9129.

Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth

Friday,  Rhetorical precis #2 due in Opening​​: 5 Minutes to a 5 (complete activities in 5​ Steps to a 5​ workbook) and discuss with friends; EOC and SAT Questions of the Read ​The Wild Truth
class Day: ​https://jmotsinger.weebly.com/test-prep-questions-of-the-day.html
October 26, 
2018  Work Session​​:
1. Friday Forum presentations
2. Turn in rhetorical precis #2
3. Work on learning contracts

Closing​​: Read T​ he Wild Truth