Hi, AP Lang! You need: Pencil/pen Journal Adventure notes Journal (4/10/15): During Spring Break Indiana passed a state law that caused much controversy. Let’s take a look at the law and whether or not it needs to be clarified.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) Federal Law Ensures that religious freedoms are protected. Passed in 1993 (to serve protection to the Native American community and the land they consider sacred). Prohibits Congress from passing laws that prohibit free exercise of religion. (However, an exception is in place that prohibits religiously mandatory activities for the general public… more info) Indiana Law Protects business owners who do not want to provide services for customers who violate their religious beliefs. Allows businesses to determine to whom they will and will not provide service. Protected at a state (local) level; representative of state population.

So…. What needs to be considered about the Indiana Law? Should the Indiana Law be clarified?

Agenda: Journal: Indiana Law Horror Film #APLangAdventure – Google Docs – Tell your story – Think like a writer: What devices help create an emotional connection to the reader? What device(s) helps emphasize? What device makes something seem overwhelming? HOMEWORK: – Narrative Draft is due next Wednesday – Journal Explode due 4/17 When you leave you will have: -determined scenes to incorporate within their #APLangAdventure essays.

April 10 Welcome Back! Think about the way our society views relationships. Is one gender able to “get away with” more inappropriate behaviors than another? Explain. Agenda: -Journal -Background -Chart -Share/Notes -Introduction -Read Act 1, Scene 1 -Questions -Reflection

TOPIC HERE KEY FACTS/PEOPLE/INFO List dates, people, places, info here BIG IDEA ABOUT THIS TOPIC Write out the big idea that people need to know about this topic in order to understand it better.

Reflection: 1.Is Troy a likable character? Why or why not? 2.What is provocative, ambiguous, thought provoking, or complex about Fences so far?

How can self-imposed barriers prevent people from growing and experiencing their dreams?

Fences Fences are good because…Fences are bad because… Divide you from neighbor problems Provide privacy Create boundaries Protection Keep pets contained A sense of style (decorate them) Create boundaries Restricts exploration A symbol of disagreement Creates a limited space Doesn’t allow anything new

Journal Explodes REQUIREMENTS 5 paragraphs – Introduction – Conclusion 3 middle supporting paragraphs – Evidence – Examples – Personal stories/anecdotes Thesis statement RUBRIC Each paragraph = 5 points Thesis statement = 5 points Details/evidence to support/explain thesis statements = 5 points GREAT vocab = 5 bonus points 40 points total

Thesis Statements Includes topic & claim: – Maryland should not change its law because children must learn responsibility and independence when left home alone. Does NOT include phrases like: – I think – You should – (really, anything with personal pronouns)