Monday November 9, 2015 AP English Language Google Site share out Ten Minutes per person Watch video (3-4) Give positive affirmation about the site or presentation (1-2) Thoughtfully engage in a discussion about the critical issue (2-3) 2 peers complete a form for each presenter (2-3) HW: Read pgs. 975-976 in LOC text Answer Questions # 1-6 (Guernica Painting Exploring the Text) on 975-976 and Questions # 1-6 (Depictions of Guernica Exploring the Text) on 976. Due: WED 11/12

Tuesday 11/10/15 Content Objective: We will Read and understand the historical context of Rationalist Writers in order to draw conclusions and analyze the Persuasive texts of the writers of the literary period Journal #2—The American Revolution 60 seconds--Make a list of everything you know about the American Revolution Last Man Standing Intro to Rationalism/Writers of the Revolution Read background pg. 30-31 Pg. 226-227 Complete Rationalist Writing and Persuasive Rhetoric Notes Begin Reading Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention—pg. 228 HOMEWORK: Read pgs. 975-976 in LOC text Answer Questions # 1-6 (Guernica Painting follows) on 975-976 and Questions # 1-6 (Depictions of Guernica follows) on 976 Due: TOMORROW

Wednesday 11/11/15 Content Objective: We will analyze the rhetorical choices and author makes by reading Patrick Henry’s Rationalist Speech Due: Guernica LOC Questions—turn this in Journal # 3 Liberty—The Great American Argument What assertion is being made in the following quotation by Patrick Henry. Do you agree or disagree with the assertion? Discuss its validity in today’s society “Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.” Read Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention Pg. 228 HOMEWORK: John and Abigail Adams’ Letters Read pgs. in LOC pg. 363-367 #1-7 Due Monday Think about how the communication between a husband and a wife was similar and different for the Rationalists. Due: Monday

Friday 11/13/15 Content Objective: We will Deconstruct the Argument of Rationalist Writers in Thomas Jefferson’s “Declaration of Independence” Keep Patrick Henry Speech Body Paragraph Highlight the ingredients Journal #4—Free Write Friday Write for 8-10 minutes on topic of choice Intro to Argument Argument Terminology Quiz over these next week (Wed or Thurs) “Declaration of Independence” pg. 238-244 Deconstruct the Argument Homework: Adams’ Letters—LOC pg. 363-367 #1-7

Highlight your Body Paragraph (metacognition) In one color highlight and label your assertion Underline what you assert is the purpose Circle the TWO Rhetorical Devices you discuss In a second color highlight and label Quotation Sandwich #1 Circle the rhetorical device you are discussing in this sandwich In an alternating color highlight and label Quotation Sandwich #2 In an alternating color highlight and label your conclusion.

Puritan Rhetoric Exam 1st – 81 6th—84 Class averages: 9 A’s (one 100, two 98s) 20 B’s 15 C’s and D’s 4 F’s Please come in before school or at lunch today or Friday (I will not be here tomorrow) to review your test.