October 3, 2017 Knight Time Round 2 Topics: Novel test FRQs (Lang vs. Lit) Text analysis FRQ structure: quote integration, theme statements, good writing College essays Scoring FRQs (released essays) Moral support Poetry What else?? MWDS? Poetry responses? Multiple choice? All of the above?

October 2-3, 2017 Objectives: Evaluate peer graduation speeches. Analyze a text for figurative language and syntactical decisions. Catalyst: Speech reminders Homework & Reminders: “Harrison Bergeron” (not in Perrine’s – text in Google Classroom) Poetry response 1.3 Keep reading Native Son Upcoming MWDS check after Senior Boards

Order of Events: Shake hands and introduce (to each member) Hand Letter to the Board Set up visual aid while they’re reading Wait for them to read it Lead member will tell you when you can start Don’t be nervous Give your speech – making sure to reference visual aid Thank them for their time Ask if there are questions (there will be) If you don’t know/have an answer, respond with: “That’s a wonderful question. I’m not sure right now, but I’ll be happy to further my research to find an answer.” You won’t, but they don’t know that.

In-class Essays Put all components of Stranger essay in manila folder If you don’t have a folder, return your paper to me, and bring a folder next class Why do I keep your papers? If College Board audits me, I need to prove I’m teaching something Also, it’s fun to look back on these early essays at the end of the year

Native Son prose passage analysis The directions ask you to: Annotate for specific choices/devices Compose a response to those devices Analyze/evaluate Wright’s verb choice

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