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AP Language P6

A day by day play by play for Mr. Restad's AP Language class,
"Hey. What are we doing today?" said no student in Mr. Restad's AP language class.

Friday, Oct 2

9/30/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: Unit Review
​Objectives
  • Review signal phrases and how claims connect to message/purpose
  • Examine and familiarize ourselves with AP style writing prompts.
​​Agenda
  • Discuss Essays... Signal Phrases (video lecture)
  • Discuss AP Free Response Question Argument - Examples and Rubrics 
​Independent Learning
Complete these assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • APE - Argument Essay Scoring
  • Essay revisions
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Thursday, Oct 1

9/29/2020

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No official class. I'll see you in your one on one meeting.

If you missed it, also watch this video on the 105 Identifying Claims assignment.

Note that the following assignments are due tomorrow. No exceptions on the essay. Get it done.
108 - Unit Assessment: Rhetorical Analysis Essay
109 - Unit 1 Progress Check: MCQ
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Tuesday, Sept 29

9/28/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: Evidence
  • Make sure you can log into AP classroom. code: 2NMW9G
​Objectives
  • Learn active studying techniques
  • Compose effective and concise introductions
​​Agenda
  • Studying Tips
  • Writing Rhetorical Analysis Introductions (Video Lecture)
  • AP classroom Progress Checks
​Independent Learning
Complete these assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 108 - Unit Assessment: Rhetorical Analysis
  • 109 - Unit 1 Progress Check: MCQ
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Monday, Sept 28

9/21/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Write down two things you do (or could do) to help keep yourself organized and on task during remote learning.
​Objectives
  • Identify elements of evidence and using evidence
  • Discuss writing claims
​​Agenda
  • Grading Review (Grading Practice Video)
  • Discuss Rhetorical Analysis Papers, set up writing meetings for Wednesday or Thursday
  • Sign in to AP classroom. code: 2NMW9G
  • Writing claims, using evidence (Video Lectures: Claims and Evidence + Slides)
  • How to Study
​Independent Learning
Complete these assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 007 - How to study.
  • 106 - Examining Claims
  • 107 - Using Evidence
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Friday, Sept 18

9/17/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: Claims
​Objectives
  • Catch up. Process.
​Agenda
  • Assignment review/questions
  • Work time/take control of your own learning
​Independent Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Finish and turn in assignments 100-105
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Thursday, Sept 17

9/15/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument
Agenda
  • Assignment review
  • Unit 1 - Vocab link
  • Arguments: Elements and Claims (Video Lecture)
Independent Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Free response Journal II - (Topic 3)
  • 105 Identifying Claims
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Tuesday, Sept 15

9/14/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice 1.2 Rhetorical Triangle
​Objectives
  • Review assignments. Practice Annotation. Catch up, chill out hopefully.
Agenda
  • Assignment Review/Questions
  • Textbook update
  • Annotation Online (Video Lecture)
Independent Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Watch this video (she does a WAY better job of explaining Rhetoric than I do)
  • 104: Annotation Practice
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Monday, Sept 14

9/12/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice 1.1 Rhetorical Situation
​Objectives
  • Identify a note-taking practice that works for you
  • Reading - Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message
Agenda
  • The importance of taking notes. Review the following resources and identify 1-2 strategies that you can use to improve your note taking/memory.
    • Video #1 - Mr. Restad's 6 note-taking tips
    • Video #2 - Crash Course note-taking
      • Cornell Notes
      • Sketch noting
      • Other Methods
  • Assignment Review/Questions
  • The Language of Composition Textbook (login link) (no need to purchase an account. We should get full access soon? if not already.)
  • Free Response Journals
  • The Rhetorical Triangle (Video Lecture)
  • Annotation Online + 1st Essay
Independent Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Free Response Journal I - (Topics 1 and 2)
  • 103 Rhetorical Situation Analysis (Response)
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Friday, Sept 4

9/3/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: Automatic Thoughts and Goals
​Objectives
  • Responding in writing to academic verbs
  • Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation
Agenda
  • Assignment Review
  • Academic Verb Vocab - Quizlet (more will be added over the semester)
  • Read through the Course Overview and Critical Concepts
  • Unit 1! Rhetorical Situation

Independence Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 100 Academic Verbs
  • 101 Rhetorical Situation: 9/11 Address to the Nation
  • 102 Rhetorical Situation: Dear Phyllis
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Thursday, Sept 3

9/2/2020

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: Schema and Metacognition
​Objectives
  • Learn about regulating automatic thoughts
  • Differentiate between process and product goals; set goals
Agenda
  • Schedule and resource review
  • Class expectations review 
  • Breakout - in small groups, make a list of your expectations of teachers, other students, and yourself.
    • Choose a group leader by introducing yourself and figuring out whose birthday is closest to today. That group leader is responsible for typing in this Padlet.
  • Syllabus and Grading Policies 

Independence Learning
Complete these three assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 005 Responding to Automatic Thoughts
  • 006 Setting Process and Product Goals in Education
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