DO NOW

• ​Daily Check-in

Objectives

1. Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation.

Agenda

• Exam Reflection Survey and Review
• Begin Unit 7 - Choice in Argument

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• Qualifying Arguments Quiz in APclassroom
• 702 - Qualifying Arguments

DO NOW

• ​Daily Check-in
• Retrieval Practice (post in chat)
  1. What is tone?
  2. In you own words, how can style contribute to rhetorical effect?
  

Objectives

1. Explain how writers’ stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument (style: tone, parallel structure, repetition, figurative lang, syntax, diction)

Agenda

• Diction and Syntax (Slides)
  • Words to describe diction
  • Harold Raugh "Bio of James Brudenell"
  • Words to describe syntax
  • William Hazlit, “On the want of money”

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 502 - Diction and Syntax

DO NOW

• ​Daily Check-in

Unit Objectives

1. Explain how writers’ stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument (style: tone, parallel structure, repetition, figurative lang, syntax, diction)
2. Describe the reasoning, organization, and development of an argument and how those influence style and effect
3. Connect lines of reasoning to thesis

Agenda

• Unit Guide
• Due date discussion
• Style and Tone (Slides, Video)
  
  • Words to describe tone
  • Tone Practice
  • Tone Free Write

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 501 - Style and Tone
• Life Skills - Academic Management

DO NOW​​

• ​​Daily Check-in/Personal Survey

​Objectives

• Get to know the class, me, and reflect on yourself
  
• Learn about some self-management skills
  

​Agenda

• Semester Reflection Discussion:
  • What worked for you last semester? What successes did you have?
  • What didn't?
  • What's in your control to change?
• Syllabus and Policies
  
• Semester Overview
• Self-Management (Slides)

​Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• Life Skills - Self-Management

FRIDAY FINALS SCHEDULE
January 8th:
Period 1- 8:00-9:30
Period 2- 9:35-11:05
Period 3- 11:10-12:40

​Complete the AP Fall Semester Final Reflection in Google Classroom.

Thanks for a great semester. I'm proud of all of you for sticking with this difficult class in difficult situations. Be proud of what you've learned and how you've grown.