1. Hi, AP Lang! You need: Journal Pencil/pen Journal (4/21/15): Read the article. For your journal: Defend, challenge, or qualify the principal’s actions. Back up your point of view!

2. Agenda: Journal: 8 th grade t-shirt Adventure Essay (print, staple, collect) The greatest lie you’ve ever told… or been told… “The Ways We Lie” – MC – Your go-to HOMEWORK: – Practice Test Saturday! RSVP! When you leave you will have: -used rhetorical techniques within your #APLangadventure essay.

3. Imagine… (in our dream AP Lang exam world) The Q3 prompt is: Establish an argument on the value of honesty. Use your readings, experiences, and observations to support your argument. What could you use from “The Ways We Lie” as support?

4. April 21 Journal: What has contributed to Troy’s current issues? Consider: His background, his personality? Agenda: -Journal -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)