1. AP English Language and Composition
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

2. Due Oates “Against Nature” annotations
Partner-score & record on rubric
Short conversation: main idea, construction
Turn in rubrics

3. Partner Work
With a partner, complete the following tasks. Use one piece of notebook paper with both your names on it.
Write down the author, title, and date of each of the four “nature” texts (see example). For each text, write the main idea and two significant quotes with proper in-text citations.
Write a paragraph in which you compare and contrast the four texts studied in this part of the unit. Be thorough in your analysis.
When you finish – work time for rhetorical précis.

4. Homework Unit 4 Rubric due Weds. 12/17
Nature précis (3 pieces) due Thurs. 12/18
Unit 3 Synthesis essay re-writes: must include original; revision t-chart; final
Turn in by Friday, Jan. 9th BUT I strongly recommend you submit before winter break!

5. Results of Class Poll 66 total responses: 3 types of essays: 4 – blank
4 – Option A
3 – Either
55 – Option B
Answers to AP Exam Q’s:
3 types of essays:
Synthesis
Rhetorical Analysis
Open-Ended
# of MC & Time:
54-60 questions
60 minutes