A.P, English Language and Composition Week 3
A.P, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – WEEK 3
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Read critically.
2. Understand the “Dialectical Notebook” (or DEJ) and how it can improve reading and writing skills.
3. Explicate “Araby” and “Eveline”.
4. Work cooperatively.
DO NOW: Swap DEJs with a partner and comment on their comments.
AGENDA: 1. DO NOW activity. Discuss responses.
2. Form Explication groups and create responses to “Araby” and “Eveline”
3. Discuss chart. Collect DEJs.
4. Assign homework:
Timed essay on Araby or Eveline on 9/19.
Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23
Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.
Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.
Book Presentations due 9/24.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Handouts: Araby and Eveline; lined paper; pen/pencil; homework (DEJs)
A.P, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – WEEK 3
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Read critically.
2. Understand what reading critically means.
3. Work cooperatively.
DO NOW: Silently read THE BEDFORD READER Chapter 1 “Reading Critically” and complete worksheet. Be prepared to share insights in a class discussion.
AGENDA: 1. DO NOW activity. Discuss responses.
2. AP Multiple Choice practice. Discuss responses.
3. Workshop: Book presentations/ Literary terms
3. Homework:
Timed essay on Araby or Eveline on 9/19.
Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23
Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.
Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.
Book Presentations due 9/24.
AP Multiple Choice Test 9/27.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Reading critically handout; Bedford textbook; AP Multiple choice practice test; pen/pencil
A.P, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – WEEK 3
Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Students will read and write critically.
DO NOW: Silently read the prompts for “Araby” or “Eveline”. Reflect on the prompt; list ideas that you want to include in your essay.
AGENDA: 1. DO NOW activity. Any questions?
2. Timed essay on “Araby” or “Eveline”: 40 minutes. Place essay and notes in portfolios when finished.
3. Homework:
Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23
Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.
Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.
Book Presentations due 9/24.
AP Multiple Choice Test 9/27.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Handouts: “Araby” and “Eveline” and writing prompts; lined paper; explication charts; portfolios; pen/pencil