Welcome to the AP Language and Composition page for Ms. Boyle's classroom!
See the calendar below for due dates.
*While I'll do my best to update this website regularly, it is still your responsibility to write down the homework in class, and to check with a reliable peer if you are absent!
Hello wonderful people-- While I'm so sad to leave you, I hope you all realize what an amazing opportunity you've been given to have Ms. Tool as your teacher for the second half of the school year. Please continue to work hard and make yourselves (and me!) proud. Your assignment over the winter break should be an enjoyable one, as Into the Wild is a fantastic book! Don't forget to bring home your notes on Romanticism and Transcendentalism to complete the quote journals. Just in case you did forget those notes, the link to the notes Prezi is below from the Thanksgiving break. Have a wonderfully restful yet productive winter break and best wishes for a happy new year! - Ms. Boyle (boylea@mhusd.org)
* * * WINTER BREAK WORK * * *
Read Into the Wild from the Author's Note THROUGH chapter 11. Remember, we will be analyzing the book for its relationship to Romanticism and Transcendentalism- keep your notes handy!
For each chapter (1-11, not the author's note) complete 3 QUOTE JOURNAL ENTRIES that include the following information.....
1. Chapter and page #
2. Exact quote ("where it begins.... where it ends") - provide enough of the quote so that you can easily find it again !
3. Brief explanation/ notes about HOW the quote exemplifies (relates to) or contrasts (differs from) Romanticism OR Transcendentalism. If the quote does NOT relate to those philosophies, you can make a note/ explanation about how the quote reveals something about a person or a relationship between people.
Creating the quote journal entries on white lined paper is completely fine, but here is a template if you'd prefer to use it -->
While I hope you all enjoy relaxing time with your family and friends, I expect that you are able to complete SOME school work. The total time that these assignments should take is 2 hours. Your assignments are....
1. (approx. 30 minutes) Complete NOTES on Romanticism and Transcendentalism using the outline notes sheet--->
and the PRESENTATION available here: Romanticism & Transcendentalism NOTES PRESENTATION *Be sure to write down any questions/ confusions you have while taking notes. Bonus points in my heart if you look up the answers 2. (45 minutes) Write a rhetorical analysis TIMED ESSAY for "The Great Influenza" scientific research excerpt. Spend no more than 45 minutes writing this essay.
3. (approx. 45 minutes) Annotated Bibliography work. You should have already completed research compiling 6 sources, and should have written 1 total annotated bibliography entry. Complete 4 total entries (don't worry about format or heading yet- I'll give specific directions after break) so that you only have 2 to complete before the final due date Monday December 8th. * See links below for directions on Annotated Bibliography entries! (Library Research Day #3 and Sample Annotated Bibliography)
Due today: "Arts Education" article
(minimum 12 annotations!)
HW: 1. Create a THESIS statement that answers
the essential question(What is the purpose of education?)
*Be sure to use your notes on thesis statements!
2. Complete "Waiting for Superman" worksheet
THURS/ FRI 10/9, 10/10
Due today:
1. "Waiting for Superman" worksheet
2. Thesis statement for "What is the purpose of education?" essay
HW: STUDY! G3 parts of speech and sentences AND all rhetorical devices! Continue reading Book #2 for your independent reading project
10/13
Due today:
HW: 1. Study for G3 QUIZ! 2. Begin Purpose of Education Essay Graphic Organizer (Claim, Limited Focuses, Thesis Statement and intro- due THURS/FRI
10/14, 10/15
Due today: Vocabulary Quiz G3
Oral Quizzes for Rhetorical Devices BEGIN!
HW: 1. Study rhetorical devices to prepare for oral quiz! 2. Continue to work on Graphic organizer (completed by MONDAY 10/20)
10/16, 10/17
Due today:Graphic Organizer (Claim, limited focuses, thesis statement and intro only)
HW: 1. G4 definitions due Monday vocabtest.com
2. COMPLETE Graphic Organizer for "What is the purpose of education?" essay
HW:
G5 definitions vocabtest.com (70% or higher, printed) FINAL DRAFT of purpose of education essay due on turnitin.com by 11:59pm Friday 11/7!!! (computer time will be provided next week in class)
NOVEMBER 3
Due today:
G5 Definitions
Final draft of Purpose of Education Essay due FRIDAY 11/7 by 11:59pm!
HW: 1. Complete Anne Bradstreet Poetry annotations and questions (see document below)
2. Enroll in our classroom on turnitin.com! Period 1 enrollment code: 8997221, password: boyle1 Period 3 enrollment code: 8997228, password: boyle3 Period 6 enrollment code: 8997232, password: boyle6
11/4, 11/5
Due today: Anne Bradstreet Poetry annotations and questions
PURPOSE OF EDUCATION ESSAY--- be able to access it at the library NEXT CLASS!
HW: (all due 1st block period next week!)
1. Complete ALL WORK for Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. - annotate for rhetorical devices - Answer questions 1-5 fully - Create a rhetorical triangle for the speech - Write a rhetorical analysis paragraph
2. 6 total journal entries should be completed!
11/6, 11/7
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11/10
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11/11, 11/12
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11/13, 11/14
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11/17
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11/18, 11/19
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11/20, 11/21
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August 25- October 3
MONDAY 8/25
Due today: Claims worksheet
HW: Study for claims/ arguments quiz!
TUES/WED 8/26, 8/27
Due today: None
*If you were ABSENT, you have 1 week to make up the Claims and Arguments QUIZ
HW: 1. Review rhetorical devices and examples (approx. 28 so far) 2. Due next class: Read and ANNOTATE "Report from MA Board of Education" 3. Independent Reading Project Proposal due next block
THURS/ FRI 8/28, 8/29
Due today:Annotations from Horace Mann "Report from MA Board of Education" *Extension granted- Independent Book Proposal due Tues! (All students must TURN IN classwork by end of period Q #1-5 for "Report...Education")
HW:
1. Read and ANNOTATE "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood"
Due today: Independent Reading Project Proposal Annotations for "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood"
HW: 1. Look for an example of Logical Fallacy on the news/ t.v. Write down the context of the discussion (topic/ issue, channel, etc.),
type of logical fallacy, and how it should be avoided/ fixed.
2. Complete AP Flashcards for all summer terms
(word on the front, definition and/or example on back)
9/4, 9/5
Due today: Real world example of logical fallacy, AP flashcards completed
HW:
1. Read and annotate "Liberal Arts in the Age of the Info-Glut"
(See American High School Sources above!)
2. Complete vocabulary definitions for list G1 -->VOCABTEST.COM
*Must print results with score of 70% or higher!
9/8
Due today:
1. "Info- Glut" article with annotations
2. Vocabulary definitions list G1 (printed!)
AT LEAST 1 INDEPENDENT READING BOOK REQUIRED IN CLASS EVERY DAY FROM NOW ON!
HW: 1. Study ALL Rhetorical Devices--> TEST Thurs/Fri 2. Read and annotate "Model for High Schools" (see sources in 8/28, 8/29). Be sure to also label 1 claim of fact, value, and policy within the article!! 3. Study G1 vocabulary--> Quiz Monday
9/9, 9/10
Due today:
Model for High Schools article (annotated, claims labeled)
HW: 1. Study ALL Rhetorical Devices--> TEST Thurs/Fri 2. Read and annotate "US Students Fare Badly... Math Skills" (see sources in 8/28, 8/29). Be sure to also label 1 claim of fact, value, and policy within the article, and label 3 pieces of evidence. 3. Study G1 vocabulary--> Quiz Monday
9/11, 9/12
Due today:
Ready for Rhetorical Device TEST
"US Students... Math Skills" (annotated, claims and evidence labeled)
HW: 1. STUDY synonyms for G1 QUIZ Monday. (Click link to take practice quiz) 2. Continue to study Rhetorical Device Flashcards- RE-TEST on 9/16, 9/17
9/15
Vocabulary Quiz G1 Today!!! Due today:
Study for quiz
HW: Complete PREP for the Socratic Seminar next class. (*at least 5 sources, 10 total entries)
Set-up this way-->
2. Complete Adjective Clause practice #2 (#1-10) in Power of Writing Packet.
9/18, 9/19
Due today:
Sources A,B &C from "The Dumbest Generation"
Adjective Clause Practice #2
HW: Due Monday:G2 Definitions on VOCABTEST.COM Due Tues/Wed: Read sources D, E & F from "The Dumbest Generation" Packet. Minimum 6 annotations per article.
REMINDERS: You should be 1/2 way through your first independent book by 9/25 or 9/26!!! Continue (or START!) READING! STUDY Rhetorical Device Flashcards regularly- oral quizzes begin next week.
9/22
Due today:
G2 Definitions from vocabtest.com
(PRINTED, 70% or higher)
HW:
Read and annotate sources D, E, F from "Dumbest Generation" Packet (see file above). 6 annotations minimum each.
9/23, 9/24
Due today:
Sources D, E, F from "Dumbest Generation" (see file above)
HW: Socratic Seminar PREP (10 entries from at least 5 sources)
9/25, 9/26
Due today:
Socratic Seminar Prep for ALL "Dumbest Generation" Sources (including G and H) and MLK "The Purpose of Education" Essay
HW:STUDY for G2 quiz (HINT: Study parts of speech AND definitions... you will need to write your own on the quiz)
- Continue Reading Independent Book
- Complete 4 total journal entries to be on track!
9/29
Due today:
Study for G2 Quiz
HW:
Complete Power of Writing packet p.10
(Quote Pattern #1, practice #2).
Use the info-graphic with quotes on "The Purpose of Education" to complete quote pattern.
9/30, OCT.1
Due today:
Quote pattern #1, practice 2 (using quotes from the info-graphic)
HW: G3 definitions due MONDAY Verbal Phrase Practice #1 (both sides) due MONDAY. READ Independent books! (First book should be finished by the end of this week!)
Welcome to the AP Language and Composition page for Ms. Boyle's classroom!
See the calendar below for due dates.
*While I'll do my best to update this website regularly, it is still your responsibility to write down the homework in class, and to check with a reliable peer if you are absent!Hello wonderful people--
While I'm so sad to leave you, I hope you all realize what an amazing opportunity you've been given to have Ms. Tool as your teacher for the second half of the school year. Please continue to work hard and make yourselves (and me!) proud. Your assignment over the winter break should be an enjoyable one, as Into the Wild is a fantastic book! Don't forget to bring home your notes on Romanticism and Transcendentalism to complete the quote journals. Just in case you did forget those notes, the link to the notes Prezi is below from the Thanksgiving break. Have a wonderfully restful yet productive winter break and best wishes for a happy new year!
- Ms. Boyle
(boylea@mhusd.org)
* * * WINTER BREAK WORK * * *
Read Into the Wild from the Author's Note THROUGH chapter 11. Remember, we will be analyzing the book for its relationship to Romanticism and Transcendentalism- keep your notes handy!
For each chapter (1-11, not the author's note) complete 3 QUOTE JOURNAL ENTRIES that include the following information.....
1. Chapter and page #
2. Exact quote ("where it begins.... where it ends") - provide enough of the quote so that you can easily find it again !
3. Brief explanation/ notes about HOW the quote exemplifies (relates to) or contrasts (differs from) Romanticism OR Transcendentalism. If the quote does NOT relate to those philosophies, you can make a note/ explanation about how the quote reveals something about a person or a relationship between people.
Creating the quote journal entries on white lined paper is completely fine, but here is a template if you'd prefer to use it -->
Quote Journal Entries.pdf
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The better your notes, the easier the final assignment for this book will be!!! Happy reading :)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
While I hope you all enjoy relaxing time with your family and friends, I expect that you are able to complete SOME school work. The total time that these assignments should take is 2 hours. Your assignments are....
1. (approx. 30 minutes) Complete NOTES on Romanticism and Transcendentalism using the outline notes sheet--->*Be sure to write down any questions/ confusions you have while taking notes. Bonus points in my heart if you look up the answers
2. (45 minutes) Write a rhetorical analysis TIMED ESSAY for "The Great Influenza" scientific research excerpt. Spend no more than 45 minutes writing this essay.
3. (approx. 45 minutes) Annotated Bibliography work. You should have already completed research compiling 6 sources, and should have written 1 total annotated bibliography entry. Complete 4 total entries (don't worry about format or heading yet- I'll give specific directions after break) so that you only have 2 to complete before the final due date Monday December 8th.
* See links below for directions on Annotated Bibliography entries! (Library Research Day #3 and Sample Annotated Bibliography)
Library Day #3: Directions and activity --->
Library Research day 3 .docx
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SAMPLE Annotated Bibliography ---->
Annotated_Bibliography Sample 1.pdf
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- 690 KB
OCTOBER 6- NOVEMBER 21
10/6
Due today:
-G3 definitions
(vocabtest.com, printed 70% or higher)
-Verbal Phrase practice #1
(power of writing packet)
HW:
"Arts Education" article
(minimum 12 annotations!)
10/7, 10/8
Due today: "Arts Education" article
(minimum 12 annotations!)
HW: 1. Create a THESIS statement that answers
the essential question(What is the purpose of education?)
*Be sure to use your notes on thesis statements!
2. Complete "Waiting for Superman" worksheet
10/9, 10/10
Due today:
1. "Waiting for Superman" worksheet
2. Thesis statement for "What is the purpose of education?" essay
HW:
STUDY! G3 parts of speech and sentences AND all rhetorical devices!
Continue reading Book #2 for your independent reading project
Due today:
HW:
1. Study for G3 QUIZ!
2. Begin Purpose of Education Essay Graphic Organizer
(Claim, Limited Focuses, Thesis Statement and intro- due THURS/FRI
Due today: Vocabulary Quiz G3
Oral Quizzes for Rhetorical Devices BEGIN!
HW:
1. Study rhetorical devices to prepare for oral quiz!
2. Continue to work on Graphic organizer
(completed by MONDAY 10/20)
Due today: Graphic Organizer
(Claim, limited focuses, thesis statement and intro only)
HW:
1. G4 definitions due Monday vocabtest.com
2. COMPLETE Graphic Organizer for "What is the purpose of education?" essay
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
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Due today:
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Due today:
HW:Study for G4 Quiz!
AOW #2 Malala--> Print and annotate to prepare for Socratic Seminar THURSDAY
Due today: N/A
HW:
AOW #2 Malala--> Print and annotate to prepare for Socratic Seminar THURSDAY
Due today:
AOW #2 Malala
HW:
G5 definitions vocabtest.com (70% or higher, printed)
FINAL DRAFT of purpose of education essay due on turnitin.com by 11:59pm Friday 11/7!!! (computer time will be provided next week in class)
Due today:
G5 Definitions
Final draft of Purpose of Education Essay due FRIDAY 11/7 by 11:59pm!
HW:
1. Complete Anne Bradstreet Poetry annotations and questions (see document below)
2. Enroll in our classroom on turnitin.com!
Period 1 enrollment code: 8997221, password: boyle1
Period 3 enrollment code: 8997228, password: boyle3
Period 6 enrollment code: 8997232, password: boyle6
Due today:
Anne Bradstreet Poetry annotations and questions
PURPOSE OF EDUCATION ESSAY--- be able to access it at the library NEXT CLASS!
HW: (all due 1st block period next week!)
1. Complete ALL WORK for Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
- annotate for rhetorical devices
- Answer questions 1-5 fully
- Create a rhetorical triangle for the speech
- Write a rhetorical analysis paragraph
2. 6 total journal entries should be completed!
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:
Due today:
HW:**
August 25- October 3
8/25
Due today: Claims worksheet
HW: Study for claims/ arguments quiz!
8/26, 8/27
Due today: None
*If you were ABSENT, you have 1 week to make up the Claims and Arguments QUIZ
HW: 1. Review rhetorical devices and examples (approx. 28 so far)
2. Due next class: Read and ANNOTATE "Report from MA Board of Education"
3. Independent Reading Project Proposal due next block
8/28, 8/29
Due today:Annotations from Horace Mann "Report from MA Board of Education"
*Extension granted- Independent Book Proposal due Tues!
(All students must TURN IN classwork by end of period
Q #1-5 for "Report...Education")
HW:
1. Read and ANNOTATE "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood"
2. Independent Reading Project Proposal due 9/2
Due today:
Independent Reading Project Proposal
Annotations for "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood"
HW: 1. Look for an example of Logical Fallacy on the news/ t.v.
Write down the context of the discussion (topic/ issue, channel, etc.),
type of logical fallacy, and how it should be avoided/ fixed.
2. Complete AP Flashcards for all summer terms
(word on the front, definition and/or example on back)
Due today: Real world example of logical fallacy, AP flashcards completed
HW:
1. Read and annotate "Liberal Arts in the Age of the Info-Glut"
(See American High School Sources above!)
2. Complete vocabulary definitions for list G1 --> VOCABTEST.COM
*Must print results with score of 70% or higher!
Due today:
1. "Info- Glut" article with annotations
2. Vocabulary definitions list G1 (printed!)
AT LEAST 1 INDEPENDENT READING BOOK REQUIRED IN CLASS EVERY DAY FROM NOW ON!
HW:
1. Study ALL Rhetorical Devices--> TEST Thurs/Fri
2. Read and annotate "Model for High Schools"
(see sources in 8/28, 8/29).
Be sure to also label 1 claim of fact, value, and policy within the article!!
3. Study G1 vocabulary--> Quiz Monday
Due today:
Model for High Schools article (annotated, claims labeled)
HW:
1. Study ALL Rhetorical Devices--> TEST Thurs/Fri
2. Read and annotate "US Students Fare Badly... Math Skills"
(see sources in 8/28, 8/29).
Be sure to also label 1 claim of fact, value, and policy within the article, and label 3 pieces of evidence.
3. Study G1 vocabulary--> Quiz Monday
Due today:
Ready for Rhetorical Device TEST
"US Students... Math Skills" (annotated, claims and evidence labeled)
HW:
1. STUDY synonyms for G1 QUIZ Monday. (Click link to take practice quiz)
2. Continue to study Rhetorical Device Flashcards- RE-TEST on 9/16, 9/17
Vocabulary Quiz G1 Today!!!
Due today:
Study for quiz
HW:
Complete PREP for the Socratic Seminar next class.
(*at least 5 sources, 10 total entries)
Set-up this way-->
Due today:
Socratic Seminar Prep
HW:
1. Read Sources A, B & C from "The Dumbest Generation" Packet. Minimum 6 annotations each source.
2. Complete Adjective Clause practice #2 (#1-10) in Power of Writing Packet.
Due today:
Sources A,B &C from "The Dumbest Generation"
Adjective Clause Practice #2
HW:
Due Monday: G2 Definitions on VOCABTEST.COM
Due Tues/Wed: Read sources D, E & F from "The Dumbest Generation" Packet. Minimum 6 annotations per article.
REMINDERS:
You should be 1/2 way through your first independent book by 9/25 or 9/26!!! Continue (or START!) READING!
STUDY Rhetorical Device Flashcards regularly- oral quizzes begin next week.
Due today:
G2 Definitions from vocabtest.com
(PRINTED, 70% or higher)
HW:
Read and annotate sources D, E, F from "Dumbest Generation" Packet (see file above). 6 annotations minimum each.
Due today:
Sources D, E, F from "Dumbest Generation" (see file above)
HW:
Socratic Seminar PREP
(10 entries from at least 5 sources)
Due today:
Socratic Seminar Prep for ALL "Dumbest Generation" Sources (including G and H) and MLK "The Purpose of Education" Essay
HW: STUDY for G2 quiz
(HINT: Study parts of speech AND definitions... you will need to write your own on the quiz)
- Continue Reading Independent Book
- Complete 4 total journal entries to be on track!
Due today:
Study for G2 Quiz
HW:
Complete Power of Writing packet p.10
(Quote Pattern #1, practice #2).
Use the info-graphic with quotes on "The Purpose of Education" to complete quote pattern.
Due today:
Quote pattern #1, practice 2 (using quotes from the info-graphic)
HW:
G3 definitions due MONDAY
Verbal Phrase Practice #1 (both sides) due MONDAY.
READ Independent books!
(First book should be finished by the end of this week!)
Due today:
HW: