1. Hi, AP Lang! You need: Journal Pencil/pen Journal (4/22/15): So we’re 26 days from last day of school for seniors. Think back to your freshman year. What do you wish you would’ve known then that you know now?

2. Agenda: Journal: Freshman vs Senior Living Like Weasels – Who is Annie Dillard? – We’re all weasels! Prompt Practice HOMEWORK: – Practice Test Saturday! RSVP! When you leave you will have: -analyzed rhetorical techniques within Dillard’s “Living Like Weasels”

3. Imagine… (in our dream AP Lang exam world) The Q3 prompt is: In her essay, “Living Like Weasels”, Annie Dillard argues that “we can live any way we want.” Craft an argument using your readings, experiences, and observations that defends, challenges, or qualifies her assertion.

4. April 22 No journal today! You do not need your notebook. If you were here yesterday, please stand at the front of the room. Agenda: -Review -Peer Helpers -Theme Bubble! -Reflection

5. How well do you know your parents/grandparents? Birthdays? Full name? Maiden names? Where were they born? Who is their best friend? Where did they graduate high school? Where did they grow up? Favorite band/singer? Favorite food?

6. Reflection: How is Fences ambiguous, complex, thought provoking, and/or provocative so far?

7. After Reading Act 1, Scene 2: How can religion be a positive fence? How can religion be a negative fence?

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)