AP English Language and Composition The Frontier AP English Language and Composition

Turn and Talk Define “frontier” List examples, from history and your own experience, of “frontier” Is “frontier” still relevant today?

Frontier A line or border separating two countries The district near a border separating two countries The extreme limit of settled land, beyond which lies wilderness *In its basic form, a frontier is a boundary, between land or idea or reality. It is either external or internal (or both simultaneously) It is appealing yet terrifying in its unpredictability and chaos

Journal Journal in response to any of the following prompts: How is the idea of a frontier like the idea of growing up? What is an experience in your own life (or in someone else’s who you know) that could be considered a frontier? Consider “frontier” as an unexplored possibility or existence. What is a frontier that specifically appeals to you? Why?

Abstract Nouns Review: Discuss: Noun: person, place, or thing Concrete noun Concrete, Steilacoom HS, apple Abstract noun Stability, education, health Discuss: In which ways do we use concrete nouns to discuss abstract ideas? In which ways do authors use concrete nouns to discuss abstract ideas? What is the connection between abstract noun and thesis? Think about and discuss these ideas with your peers for about 5 minutes!

Stegner Annot. Stegner’s thesis: Abstract Nouns (2-4) This is one or two words – an idea – not a statement about that idea! Concrete Nouns used to discuss Abstract Nouns (1-3 per abstract noun) Author’s statement about that Abstract Noun frontier ________ and _______ Stegner’s thesis: