1. Hi, AP Lang! You need: Pencil/pen Journal Journal (4/15/15): During Sunday’s home baseball game at Chase Field, a Dodgers fan (the visiting team) was sitting behind home plate wearing a Dodgers hat and blue jersey. Once Diamondback officials realized he was in the background of every batter, the forced him to cover up his blue shirt with a D-Backs jersey and take off his LA hat. This is team policy. (more info here) What are the $SEEITT considerations a team must make before instating a dress code policy in their stadium?

2. Agenda: Journal: D-backs & pro-sport dress code Google Docs Peer Review – Review – Work – Improve – 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? How can you use techniques to create drama? HOMEWORK: – Journal Explode due Friday – Final draft of essay due next Tuesday When you leave you will have: -used rhetorical techniques within your #APLangadventure essay.

3. April 15 Journal: What fences does Troy have in his life so far? Agenda: -Journal -video -Act 1, scene 2 -Fences & religion -Reflection

4. Reflection: During the conversation between Cory and Troy, Troy reveals his feelings about Cory playing college football. Based on this conversation, what do you think was Troy’s experience like playing professional baseball in the negro league? Explain!

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)