MONDAY 11.30.15AP ENG LANGCONTENT OBJ: STUDENTS WILL BEGIN DECONSTRUCTING ARGUMENT PROMPTS IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRAFTING THEIR OWN ARGUMENT.

LANG OBJ: STUDENTES WILL BE ABLE TO USE ARGUMENT VOCABULARY.

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Journal #8 —Pop Quiz

Q3: The AP Argument Essay Previous Prompts Sample Essay

The 2011 Prompt: Thomas Paine

HW: Select memoir ASAP and have it read by Jan 5th

POP QUIZ Define the following Argument Terms 1. argument 2. claim 3. evidence/data 4. concession 5. qualifier 6. counter argument 7. refutation

TUESDAY 12. 1.15CONTENT OBJ: STUDENTS WILL BEGIN DECONSTRUCTING ARGUMENT PROMPTS IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRAFTING THEIR OWN ARGUMENT.

LANG OBJ: STUDENTES WILL BE ABLE TO USE ARGUMENT VOCABULARY.

Journal #9—Argument Prompt (10 minutes)

Thomas Paine Argument Deconstruction Complete chart On the back, write:

Claim: Your claim that answers the prompt in a complete and thoughtful sentence

Evidence:3 pieces of support/data Concession: acknowledge the opposing viewpoint

Journal # 9 Argument Prompt

1. Read the Prompt2. Deconstruct the Prompt

A-author. T-title, T-time or topicIdentify the task

3. Write a claim that answers the prompt4. Think of 2-4 pieces of evidence to support your position

In his 2004 book, Status Anxiety, Alain de Botton argues that the chief aim of humorists is not merely to entertain but “to convey with impunity messages that might be dangerous or impossible to state directly.” Because society allows humorists to say things that other people cannot or will not say, de Botton sees humorists as serving a vital function in society. Think about the implications of de Botton’s view of the role of humorists (cartoonists, stand-up comics, satirical writers, hosts of television programs, etc.). Then write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies de Botton’s claim about the vital role of humorists. Use specific, appropriate evidence to develop your position.

WEDNESDAY 12.2.15CONTENT OBJ: STUDENTS WILL BEGIN DECONSTRUCTING THE MENKEN AP ARGUMENT PROMPT IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRAFTING THEIR OWN ARGUMENTS.

LANG OBJ: STUDENTES WILL BE ABLE TO USE ARGUMENT VOCABULARY

Turn in Thomas Paine Argument Packet to the tray

Journal #10—Current Events Make a list of any recent current events, political

happenings, court rulings, or

The Argument Prompt: Defend, Challenge, Qualify

—finish for homework

THURSDAY 12.3.15 AP/GT ENG LANGCONTENT OBJ: STUDENTS WILL BEGIN DECONSTRUCTING THE MENKEN AP ARGUMENT PROMPT IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRAFTING THEIR OWN ARGUMENTS.

LANG OBJ: STUDENTES WILL BE ABLE TO USE ARGUMENT VOCABULARY

Talk through your homework—turn it in to the tray

Mencken Argument Deconstruction—finish for homework

HW: 1. Bring your Memoir tomorrow! 2. You should be reading 30 minutes per night—completed by

Jan. 5

FRIDAY! 12.4.15 Share out the Menken Prompt—turn in to the tray

Memoir Reading—please fill in your title and author on the chart You should be reading 20-30 minutes per day Done by January 5th