Frontier Research Essay AP English Language And Composition

Review: 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.

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Timeline Weds. 12/16 – brainstorm and outline Thurs. 12/17 – outline and research Fri. 12/18 – research and organize During break – research, write a RD Mon. 1/4 – RD due for peer-edits Mon-Weds 1/4 – 1/6 – revise RD, write final Thurs. 1/7 – Final start of class! AP English Language and Composition: Frontier Research Essay

Brainstorming On the “notes” section of your assignment sheet, brainstorm some ideas of frontiers. Make sure to have the “verb + noun” for each idea!! Let’s share! Whiteboard at front of class

“The struggle alone pleases us; not the victory” - Blaise Pascal (mathematician and philosopher)