AP Language with American Literature - Week of September 9-13, 2019 

Weekly Learning Goals Focus Standards

Analyze Arthur Miller’s argument in ​The Crucible​, recognizing his
use of rhetorical techniques to further his purpose and
persuade his audience.
Evaluate the line of reasoning and method of development in
scholarly research articles.
ELAGSE11-12RI6: ​Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how
style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. ​CollegeBoard: ​RHS-1.A Reading: Identify and describe
components of the rhetorical situation: exigence, purpose, audience, writer, context and message. CLE 3.A Reading: Identify and explain
claims and evidence within an argument. CLE 4.A Writing--Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim.

Upcoming Due Dates

Sunday, September 8 Rhetorical precis #1 due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m

Wednesday, September 11 Vocabulary​ Unit 3 online activities due by 11:59 pm

Bring ​Research Proposal​ to class

Thursday, September 12 Vocabulary ​Unit 3 quiz in class; Peruse Friday Forum articles

Friday, September 13 Friday Forum presentations

Monday, September 30 USA Test Prep EOC Prep #2. Remember that you must complete the Red Dot assignment and turn in BEFORE you may complete this
exam.

Monday, September 16 Come to class having read Read​ They Say, I Say​ introduction and chapters 1-3

Due Today In Class Activities Homework Tonight

Monday, 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 Day: Work on completing your
September 9, 2019 http://hoyacrandall.weebly.com/daily-test-prep.html Research Proposal​ d
​ ue in class
Wednesday.
Work Session​:
1. Precision of Language​ mini lesson.
2. Multiple Choice Monday: target skill-academic vocabulary
3. Reminder:​Research Proposal​ Requirements
4. USATestPrep Red Dot assignment​ due before September USATestPrep assignment can be completed.
5. Film Analysis:​ The Crucible​ (Part One)

Closing​: What differences lie between the film and the printed version of the play? Arthur Miller consulted on the film. Why might he
endorse those changes?

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 Day: Work on completing your
Tuesday, http://hoyacrandall.weebly.com/daily-test-prep.html Research Proposal​ d
​ ue in class
 AP Language with American Literature - Week of September 9-13, 2019 
 
September 10, Work Session​: Wednesday.
2019 1. Film Analysis: ​The Crucible ​(Part Two)

Closing​: ​How does the film promote Arthur Miller’s argument in ​The Crucible​?

Come to class with a printed 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 Day: Complete ​Sadlier ​unit 3
Wednesday, copy of your Research http://hoyacrandall.weebly.com/daily-test-prep.html vocabulary exercises due 11:59
September 11, Proposal. pm. Study for tomorrow’sRead “S
2019 Work Session​: quiz.
1. Turn in printed copy of Research Proposal. Thesis Statement Conferences
2. Writing Wednesday: Review last week’s RA. Write a reflection using the teacher notes, rubric, and your rationcination.
Keep this for your portfolio.
3. Read “Speech to the Virginia Convention,” and answer analysis questions.

Closing​: Review Unit 3 v​ ocabulary​.

Come to class prepared for 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 Day: Peruse the posted Friday Forum
Thursday, your unit 3 ​vocabulary ​quiz. http://hoyacrandall.weebly.com/daily-test-prep.html articles. Be ready to discuss in
September 12, class.
2019 Work Session​:
1. Vocabulary ​Unit 3 quiz.
2. Assign​ Benjamin Franklin Round Robin Project ​and Groups and begin assignment.

Closing​: Political cartoon analysis techniques

Come to class prepared to 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 Day: Read​ They Say, I Say​ introduction
Friday, September discuss the Friday Forum http://hoyacrandall.weebly.com/daily-test-prep.html and chapters 1-3
13, 2019 articles.
Work Session​:
1. Friday Forum presentations
2. Introduce unit 4 ​vocabulary​ words. Read unit passage and use context clues to define terms.
3. Benjamin Franklin Round Robin

Closing​: Read​ They Say, I Say​ introduction.