1. 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.
in LOC text
Answer Questions # 1-6 (Guernica Painting Exploring the Text) on and
Questions # 1-6 (Depictions of Guernica Exploring the Text) on 976.
Due: WED 11/12

2. 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 Pg
Complete Rationalist Writing and Persuasive Rhetoric Notes
Begin Reading Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention—pg. 228
HOMEWORK:
Read pgs in LOC text
Answer Questions # 1-6 (Guernica Painting follows) on and
Questions # 1-6 (Depictions of Guernica follows) on 976
Due: TOMORROW

3. 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 #1-7 Due Monday
Think about how the communication between a husband and a wife was similar and different for the Rationalists.
Due: Monday

4. 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
Deconstruct the Argument
Homework: Adams’ Letters—LOC pg #1-7

5. 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.

6. 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.