Rhetoric (AP) Pd.7-2020-2021 Assignments

Let's engage in uncomfortable conversations young scholars.


What are your thoughts on this most sensitive issue? Please respond in one paragraph (8-12 sentences).

Please see the multiple-choice and the answer sheet.
I hope for your success in this exam.

These are two informational articles for close reading and analysis.  You are all encouraged to read and re-read these articles so that you can share and give informed opinions on this current and relevant topic.


If  you have NOT submitted any substantial  written work for this Term/Semester then you are required to write a response to the prompt:
PROMPT:  " Herd Immunity is a goal that seems unattainable". Explain your position on this topic and use evidence from both articles to support the claim that you make. Remember to give reasoning.


Guiding Questions:
1. What are the key details from each paragraph?
2. What is the purpose of the details?
3. What is the central idea?

Please see the prompt, the document, and the rubric.
You are encouraged to do your best.

Please be prepared to present on Monday, May 3, 2021. You can refer to the guided questions in the stream.
Come with questions as well.

To improve your vocabulary and have an informed opinion on current events we will engage in close reading of the New York Times.


Guidelines:
1. Browse and look at each title, picture, and sub-title
2. Select an article that piques your interest and read with a sense of purpose.
3. Consider the 5ws - Who, what, where, when, why, and How
4. Always remember the exigence

Tone means a speaker's attitude toward the subject conveyed by the speaker's stylistic and rhetorical choices.
Based on what has been read so far in the class, what is the tone of MLK's letter ?
You are required to write your repsonse in ONE paragraph. A paragraph is 8-10 sentences.Please cite evidence to support your claim.

1. You are to make at least three entries into the document that is provided.
2. Your entries are based on the current events that you read for the week of March 8 from the New York Times
3.Please ensure that you give the title of the article, author, main/central idea and your thoughts.

If I have completed the following then I should earn a passing grade for marking period one:-

1. Adhere to the MAST Virtual MUST-Haves
2. Completed My Cover Letter and Resume; Synthesis essay
3. Completed at least ONE Exit ticket
4. Engage in a meaningful way in the Breakout room
5. Support/encourage a classmate/ concept or meaningful activity in the class

You must justify this grade by writing four to six sentences.

You are advised to utilize the Resume Template that was shared with you in class.
Please be reminded that each of you will produce a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) that is customized to your objective, experiences etc. Strive to be authentic😃

1. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO WRITE YOUR COVER LETTER

2. BE READY TO PREPARE YOUR RESUME AKA CURRICULUM VITAE
YES, YOU CAN ! 😀

Please answer the following questions after viewing the video.
1 . How do you ensure that your email is respectful and not demanding?
2. How to end almost any email?
3.What is an appropriate greeting when requesting a recommendation from your teacher?
4. What will you write in the subject line when informing your teacher that you will be absent?
5. What will you write in the subject line to ask your professor for his/her Office hours?

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU UTILIZE THE WORKBOOK WISELY; BY DOING SO YOU WILL EARN MAXIMUM POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY.

SHANIA AND SADMAN ARE TO COMPLETE THE SYNTHESIS ESSAY. PLEASE SEE THE LINK

Please complete the Google Form.

1. Daily close reading of at least 30 uninterrupted minutes is required.
2. Please utilize the Guiding questions , as well as the Chrome extension to support your comprehension.
3. Use the document for annotations/ noticing, wondering and responses.
4. Be prepared to share and engage in meaningful discussions

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO READ PAGES 67-95 IN THE WORKBOOK " FIVE STEPS TO A 5 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE"

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ESSAY IS NOW GRADED OUT OF 6 AND NOT 9** - COLLEGEBOARD 2021

WRITE RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. WHAT IS THE SYNTHESIS ESSAY AND WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?
2.IDENTIFY 3 TYPES OF SYNTHESIS ESSAY PROMPTS.
3. WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO TURN THE PROMPT INTO A QUESTION?
4. WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN THE BODY OF THE SYNTHESIS ESSAY?
5. AFTER READING THE SAMPLE ESSAYS PLEASE EXPLAIN /SHARE YOUR NOTICING AND WONDERING

1. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE A RESPONSE TO EACH QUESTION.
2. PLEASE PAY KEEN ATTENTION TO THE CONVENTIONS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
3.

Please follow instructions.

Please follow the directions.

"THE URGENCY OF NOW"
EXPLAIN IN YOUR OWN WORDS WHAT THIS QUOTE MEANS AS IT PERTAINS TO YOU BEING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND MEMBERS/PARTICIPANTS IN A COMMUNITY.

METACOGNITION - THINK ABOUT YOUR THINKING
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT AFTER READING TODAY'S CURRENT EVENT FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES?
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE A RESPONSE ( PARAGRAPH OF 8-10 LINES ) TO THIS QUESTION

'WHAT BINDS US TOGETHER IS GREATER THAN WHAT PULLS US APART"
IN 8-10 SENTENCES EXPLAIN WHAT YOU UNDERSTAND BY THIS QUOTE FROM FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

1. YOU WILL PRODUCE A SHORT LIST OF FOUR TOPICS THAT MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE TO DISCUSS.
2. WHY (EXPLAIN) IS IT CRUCIAL TO HAVE THESE CONVERSATIONS?

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VIEW THE VIDEO AND THEN WRITE YOUR RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION:
" TO WHAT EXTENT IS THIS SPEECH SUCCESSFUL IN ATTAINING ITS GOAL FOR THE AUDIENCE? WHAT IS THE EXIGENCE?
P.S. DO NOT USE THE WORD EXIGENCE IN YOUR RESPONSE

You are encouraged to do close reading and analysis read with your partner:
1. Use SPACECAT to help you with comprehension
2. Write an essay together ( your 3rd and last Rhetorical analysis essay)
What is the exigence of this speech and what are the devices JFK uses to convey his message to this audience?

1. You are encouraged to work with a partner on this document in the Breakout room
2. You will be required to present your responses and gleanings.
3. This activity will continue for the month of November.

Explain how Martin Luther King jr achieves his purpose through the utilization of rhetorical strategies in his speech " I Have a Dream"

You are encouraged to complete at your own pace.

Flipgrid presentation. Please join with your school's account.

Please do close reading of this Nearpod presentation and respond to the questions that are embedded.

Based on your experience in your recent town hall meetings please continue to think about your WHY (purpose). Pay close attention to the lessons this week on the theme and take your personal notes. In your first writing assignment (three paragraphs) for a grade , be able to explain the ways in which you will maintain your WHY throughout the school year.
Please write in the document provided.

1. Brainstorm and produce ( write) a working definition for the word community.
2. Discuss and be able to explain how identity and community are closely related.
3. Based on the creation and experience of your visual mind map; work together and create a collage that will represent or symbolize community.