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Letter to the Editor

AP LANGUAGE Letter to the Editor Mr. Garland
Write a letter to the editor at the Greenfield Recorder. Topics can be anything from local topics like the parking kiosks being installed, a big box store for Greenfield, to international topics such as the tragedy in Japan or the revolutions in the Middle East.
The letter should be 100 words minimum and 300 words maximum.
The letter should feature the use of (2) rhetorical devices which help to achieve the purpose of the letter.
Content will not be revised, but mechanics and spelling may need to be revised for publication.

Classification Essay

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Classification Essay Mr. Garland

Assignment:
Write a 400-600 word classification essay which mimics the works we have read this week. Classifications can be either complex, where each member shares one distinguishing feature with every one else in that class but not with any members of other classes, or binary, where there are two classes which are exclusive because of one distinguishing feature that is either present or absent.

Important dates: *There are no late papers. This is the end of the quarter.

Friday 3/25 Lab time
Thursday 4/1 Classification Essay Due

Speech Analysis

AP LANGUAGE Rhetorical Analysis (Historical Speech) Mr. Garland
Politicians, philosophers, Kings, and world leaders frequently rely on rhetoric when speaking to the public. Select a speech from the list of the top 100 speeches on http://www.americanrhetoric.com/ that occurred after WWII or 1945 and then analyze the rhetorical strategies employed by the speechwriter in the construction of the speech’s purpose.
The paper should not be a summary of the speech.
The paper should not be a review of the speech.
Identify the speechwriter’s purpose and analyze the rhetorical strategies used in order to develop the speech’s thesis.
Your paper should do all of the following:
1. Identify the main argument and / or purpose of the speech
2. Examine the ways in which the thesis and / or aim of the speech’s argument is supported through the through rhetorical strategies. Choose a selection of strategies and techniques to analyze; do not attempt to discuss everything about the speech
3. Interpret or explain why you think that the speechwriter made the particular rhetorical choices they did in an effort to forward their main argument or achieve their purpose. These choices are not random.
The essay should be 400-600 words. The essay is due on Friday April 1.

Updated 3rd Qtr Assignment List

All assignments must be in by 4/1/11 as grades must be submitted to the office.

Assignment 1 Class notes First Five Weeks Classwork/Homework
Assignment 2 Class notes Second Five Weeks Classwork/Homework
Assignment 3 Vocabulary Journal First Five Weeks Classwork/Homework
Assignment 4 Vocabulary Journal Second Five Weeks Classwork/Homework Assignment 5 Portfolio of Revised Mock Test Essays Classwork/Homework
Assignment 6 Speech Analysis Essays/Projects
Assignment 7 Essay Response to Documentary Essays/Projects
Assignment 8 Letter to the Editor Essays/Projects
Assignment 9 Narration-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Assignment 10 Description-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Assignment 11 Process Analysis-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Assignment 12 Example-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Assignment 13 Definition-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Assignment 14 Classification-Patterns of Development Timed Writing
Portfolio of 3 Revised Mock Test essays:
Revise the mock test essays.

Class notes should include:
Short In-Class Writing Responses
Annotations
Class Notes
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Group work notes

Letter to the Editor:
Write a proofread and publishable letter to the Recorder or any other periodical.

Essay Response to Documentary:
Select a documentary of choice then write an analysis of the movie's purpose and/or use of rhetoric.

Speech Analysis:
Write an analysis of the rhetoric, purpose, and/or argument of a speech.

Vocabulary Journal:
List any unknown words.
Write a synonym for each unknown word.
Use each unknown word in an appropriate sentence.

Definition Essay

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Definition Essay Mr. Garland

Assignment:
Write a 400-600 word definition essay which mimics the works we have read this week. Definitions can be either stipulative, where you define a word a certain way to support a larger argument or purpose, or extended, where the purpose is exploring the complexity of a thing, quality, or idea and then qualifying or limiting the range of that definition.

Important dates: *All late papers are penalized one full grade for every school day the essay is late.

Friday 3/18 Lab time
Thursday 3/24 Definition Essay Due

Process Analysis Essay

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Process Analysis Essay Mr. Garland

Assignment:
Write a 400-600 word process analysis essay which mimics the works we have read this week. Process analysis asks mainly how something happens. Processes can be mechanical, natural, psychological, or political. Directive analysis should be in second person, while explanatory should be in third person. Both should address the process in chronological order.

Important dates: *All late papers are penalized one full grade for every school day the essay is late.

Wednesday 3/9 Lab time
Thursday 3/17 Process Analysis Essay Due

Class notes and Vocabulary Journal -First Half of Third Quarter

AP CLASS NOTES FIRST HALF OF QUARTER THREE
1. “Later” Purpose, evidence, qualifying
2. “No Name Woman” Multiple Choice and questions 1 and 2
3. “We Talk Pretty One Day” Handout questions 1,2, and 3
4. “The Death of a Moth” Multiple Choice
5. “Dwellings” Handout questions 1,4, and 9 and Multiple Choice
6. “The Inheritance of Tools”-Questions 1,2,and 3 and Multiple Choice
7. “This is Just the Start”—Paragraph discussing the use of examples
8. “Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain” –Multiple Choice and Argument
9. “On Keeping a Notebook” Close reading and Multiple Choice
Vocabulary journal should cover any of the above readings, handouts, or multiple choice questions.
A vocabulary test will be given and students will be able to use their vocabulary journals. If the word on the test isn’t in your journal you should know the definition and proper usage.

Example Essay

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Example Essay Mr. Garland

Assignment:
Write a 300-400 word example essay which mimics the works we have read this week. Take a generalization like: Haste makes waste, then use examples to prove this.
Remember, our previous discussions on evidence. Hypothetical evidence is weak and should be avoided.
Specific and relevant examples which help to support your thesis will lead to the best possible essay.

Important dates: *All late papers are penalized one full grade for every school day the essay is late.

Friday 3/4 Lab time
Thursday 3/10 Example Essay Due