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