Comprehensive English Regents Examinations
Review the sample student paragraphs and essays provided by the state (pay particular attention to the paragraphs scored a "2" and the scores for the critical lens essays-note the comments listed at the end of each essay).
Practice answering the multiple choice questions for the passages, prior to taking a "peek" at the answer key.

Dear Parents: Several students from each class are neglecting to bring their A Streetcar Named Desire text to class. Perhaps, your child is one of these "neglectful" students who will receive a "0" for coming to class unprepared. Soon, immediately after we complete the remaining scenes from the play, your child will be administered an "open-book" assessment in the form of AP Style Multiple Choice Questions. If your child neglects to bring this required text, your child will not be permitted to complete the assessment at this time. Furthermore, since other students will be sharing answers/questions with each other after class, your child will then be given a "different" and perhaps, much more difficult assessment tool that will be completed during our 37.5 minutes tutorial session.  A SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS: DO NOT ASK PERMISSION TO GO TO YOUR LOCKER TO RETRIEVE YOUR TEXT-PERMISSION TO DO SO WILL BE DENIED!

Kindly use the following link to "Create a New Student Account" on turnitin
Class ID: 5905318
Password: Leon1830

This is mandatory for ALL students-you are "enrolling" yourself...

A Concern: Too many students have not properly cited the 50 word summaries using MLA. Please note the resources posted below. Amazingly, several students merely inserted the "url"-in fact-students have neglected to include the title of the resource. You must remember to include the title of the publication/journal/magazine/news source, etc. I also find it rather peculiar that students from a particular band actually selected the identical article to "summarize" when there are a countless number of links that I have provided that will yield "thousands" of resources. You must randomly select resources not previously visited. THINK: Occasion-Audience-Purpose-Subject... Furthermore, you were instructed NOT to select the TWO articles for summarization from the same publication-yet, ...!

Wonderful...Wonderful...Wonderful...Wonderful...NEWS!
Turnitin.com is ready for use! I will inform you of the process when you return-just in-time for the submission of your research paper on Gender Roles.

Just a reminder: 2 50 word summaries due on Thursday, 3 January (Check-out the additional resources I recently posted on this blog-you may have to click-on "Older Posts" to locate these resources. (NOTE the repetition of the word "resources"...)

As usual, SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 12 on Friday, 4 January. Do not forget to review the words from List 11.

"Unpacking a text"? You may experience an epiphany while "examining" these slides. While doing this, think of how this information will help you in the "reading" of both fiction and non-fiction text. (Application to what we "do" with a text in AP L and C and in what you must "do" with a text (passage) on the SAT.) By the way, you will probably have a surprise quiz on the content of this presentation-sometime after you submit your research paper.

"The answers you get from literature depend upon the questions you pose."
Margaret Atwood

Why would Diedrich post this quote?

Please Note: For the past two years, your teacher has administered the "parts" of this examination as a "Periodic Assessment".

Regents Prep: The Critical Lens Essay

Critical Lens SLIDES

Critical Lens Template/ Worksheet

AP Credit-Policy Information

AP Credit-Granting Recommendations

Media Memory

Media Memory

You tell me what this has to do with Analyzing Visual Images...

 

 

2 -50 Word Summaries Due on Thursday, 3 January. Please visit the resources I posted below. I will know who did AND who did not! SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 12 on Friday, 4 January. Do not overlook the postings for in-text documentations...

SOAPSTone Outline Model

SOAPStone Rubric Summary
NOTE: Disregard the point values-just focus on occasion-audience purpose...

Enthymeme overview pphttps://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4060956624394248/Enthymeme.pptt

MLA Style Citation

A pdf document providing additional resources for you.

"A guide to in-text and reference citation methods."

A Concern...
With three "mini-assignments" due on Tuesday, 18 December, approximately 20 "individuals" have opened (viewed) the links-as of the time of this post-for The Philosophy of Education and for Arts and Letters Daily! Why wait until the last minute? Soon, you will no longer be given several days to complete an assignment.
See post below to refresh your memory for what is due on Tuesday, 18 December.

If you do not enter the class with your copy of A Streetcar Named Desire you will NOT be permitted to join a group for the class activity. Why is it ALWAYS the same students who enter the class without the required text? Amazingly, several students have not maintained the required binder which will be checked this week-NO EXCUSES-I know who you are-you are not "fooling" anyone.

SAT Vocabulary Quiz-List 11 (SEVEN words from List 11 and THREE words from List 10) on Friday, 21 December. If you plan on being absent, take the quiz on Thursday, 20 December during 37.5 minutes. 

PSAT Results:
If your class does not meet on Monday, 17 December-drop by Room 404 to obtain your printed results and testing booklet. I have already posted the results for "Critical Reading" and for "Writing Skills" on Jupiter. I urge you to share your results with your parents.

PSAT Results:
At approximately 1000 hrs on Thursday, 13 December , I was informed by the Testing Coordinator in the College Office that the results for my classes will not be available until Monday, 17 December. Please be patient! Immediately upon receiving your scores, I will post them on Jupiter-then distribute the paper copy to you. If your class does not meet on Mondays, you are welcome to drop by Room 404 to receive your copy.

BE ADVISED: I have previously posted a statement that informs students that they MAY NOT re-take a test/quiz and/or "revise" an assignment for the sole purpose of improving their grade. I will welcome your visit to discuss what needed to be done in order for you to receive a "higher" grade. (See below for a previous" post regarding this-you will probably encounter more than one...I have also repeated this policy in class on more than one occasion.)

Please see me during 37.5 minutes prior to an assignment's due date with a copy of the assignment in your hand-I will then give you "feedback" (suggestions) on what could be done to improve your score on that assignment. (For example, you have THREE "mini-assignments" due on Tuesday, 18 December. If you desire assistance, visit me on Thursday, 13 December and/or on Monday, 17 December-first-come-first served.) Once the assignment is submitted, you will NOT be able to "Do it over for a higher grade".

The Philosophy of Composition (MP3)  Poe
(Once on the site, click on "MP3")

The Philosophy of Composition (text) Edgar Allan Poe

(Download and Print)

The Raven

Assignment: DUE TUESDAY, 18 DECEMBER ("Yes, I am aware that you have another assignment due on the same day...")

After reading, The Philosophy of Composition, summarize Poe's philosophy in one hundred words. You may want to download and print The Raven-place it next to Poe's essay as you read and/or follow along with the audio recording.

 

Art and Letters Daily
"I wonder why Diedrich posted this link?"

Recall, what I shared with you previously about building a "knowledge" base in preparation for Question 3 (DCQ) on the AP Examination?

Beginning the week of 17 December, you will submit TWO 50 WORD SUMMARIES EVERY TUESDAY on subjects/topics/issues from journals/magazines. (Click on link posted above.) You must VARY the issue each and every week. Your summary should include-occasion-purpose-audience-context/subject. (I will NOT accept summaries exceeding the 50 word requirement.)

MANDATORY MLA CITATION for each summary. (Refer to posts on citing according to MLA.)

Homework Assignment Due Thursday, 13 December:

A Streetcar Named Desire Scene 2 Writing Assignment

As usual, SAT Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 14 December (List 10-SEVEN words/List 9-THREE words)

NOTE: If I am ever absent from school, I expect you to complete the assignment that I have left with the substitute. I will grade this work-if you are marked absent from class-you will be required to complete this assignment during 37.5 minutes-therefore-it is advisable that you do not "cut" the class...just show-up and complete the work that is left.

Thank you!

Schedule for Week of 10 December:

Bring your copy of A Streetcar Named Desire to class everyday, unless told otherwise. Do not ask for permission to go to your locker to retrieve it-if you arrive to class unprepared-you will receive a "zero". Parents: Perhaps your child is one of the several students from each class who always arrive unprepared and then must go to their locker to obtain their text-imagine a "Junior" neglecting to bring the required text to class? I will remember this when I am requested to write their college letter of recommendation...

Just a Reminder: SAT Vocabulary Quiz-List 9 on Friday, 7 December (SEVEN words from List 9 and THREE words from List 8)

BE ADVISED: I have previously posted a statement that informs students that they MAY NOT re-take a test/quiz and/or "revise" an assignment for the sole purpose of improving their grade. I will welcome your visit to discuss what needed to be done in order for you to receive a "higher" grade. (See below for a previous" post regarding this-you will probably encounter more than one...I have also repeated this policy in class on more than one occasion.)

Model MLA Research Papers

Research and Documentation On-line
(Pay particular attention to in-text documentation.)

Please Note: I will "gladly" assist you with any assignment prior to the due date. However, once that assignment is turned-in, I will NOT permit you to revise that assignment during 37.5 minutes tutoring session in order for you to improve your grade. To put it simply, "NO DO-OVERS!" You had that opportunity prior to the submission of the assignment.

Amazingly, several students are NOT completing the homework assignments-you have ample opportunity and time to do so. Do not place a past-due assignment in any folder on my desk! Furthermore, I am disappointed with the quality of the assignments being submitted-you are in an AP class- so naturally- I expect college-level work!

Dear Parents: A grade of an "85" is a "good" grade to receive in an Advanced Placement class! This is NOT a "regular/general" English class-adjustments can be made if your child receives a "4" or a "5" on the AP exam-but for now-commend your child for receiving an "85".

 

DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS RESOURCE

How to Write an Annotated Bibliography
(Another source with audio/ppt-you will need flash-player click on the title of this post.)

A Reminder:
If you are absent on a day when an assignment is due, you are required to email me that assignment on the day it is due (not later that day) and then upon your return-as you enter the classroom-you are to hand me a "hard" copy of that assignment. Do not attempt to place an overdue assignment in your class folder on my desk. Recall-I DO NOT ACCEPT PAST-DUE ASSIGNMENTS-HOWEVER, FOR THIS MARKING PERIOD ONLY-I WILL PERMIT YOU TO MAKE-UP A MISSED QUOTATION/PARAGRAPH ASSIGNMENT DURING 371/2 MINUTES ONLY-UNDER MY SUPERVISION-IT MUST BE WRITTEN AT THAT TIME.

In addition, if you are absent on a day an SAT Vocabulary Quiz is given-you will only be given two days to make-up that quiz.

Realizing that many of you are eager to get started reading the sources I have provided for the writing of your research paper on "Defining Femininity", I will "simply" your task by informing you of a "strategy" that will offer assistance in the writing of your thesis statement.
To develop a working thesis or hypothesis, read at least six to eight sources (8-10 will be required sources to list in your Works Cited Page) to examine the argument(s) inherent in each text (source) so that you can refine your idea so that your paper will have a clear focus on Gender Roles: Defining Femininity. Next, you must then locate sources which share your argument/thesis that you have identified-using the sources that I have generated.

Annotations of Trends CHART
(Use this as you read your sources...)
A Tip from Diedrich: Turn the turn the chart "vertically" (the text will now be near your right=hand) to record the information listed under the column headed "Which SOURCE(S)...".

Writing an Annotated Bibliography
http://www.jcu.edu.au/tldinfo/writingskills/documents/Annotated_Bibliography.pdf

How to Write an Annotated Bibliography
http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill28.htm#what

Writing a Research Paper pdf (ppt)
https://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4000337872708722/Writing_a_Research_Paper_PPT.pdf

Be Advised: This is NOT an optional source of information-you will be tested on the contents of this presentation!

MLA Formatting and Style Guide
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/1/
Examine the "Side-Bar" Links-Click on the link for the specific resource of interest.

MLA FORMAT: WORKShttps://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4089898163479397/MLA_Format_MLA_Works_Cited.docx CITED PAGE

University of Illinois Writing Center: Research Paper Writing Guide

Schedule for Week of 12 November

The Story of X (A Fabulous Child's Story-see link below) response due Tuesday-recall my instructions-"So, what?" or if that puzzles you think reflection/reaction NOT a rhetorical analysis! (Approx. 1 1/2 pages)

Please be informed that I received a memo on Friday afternoon (11/9) that the College Now representatives would visit our classes on Tuesday (11/13). You will still take the SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 7-seven words/List 6-three words)
Please complete your reading of The Great Gatsby by Thursday, 11/15.
ATTENTION G-Band Students: Your textbook is not required on Tuesday, 11/13.
NOTE: I was extremely pleased with the discussions that took place for Professions for Women: we will continue to discuss Woolf's speech later in the week. I realize that for all of us sitting in a classroom-academically engaged- with so much disruption in our lives is not an easy task. Please remember what I said about homework assignments-just speak to me privately or send an email.
My compilation of the sources for your "Mini-argumentative Research Paper" has been completed. (Approximately 50% "borrowed" from a college Sociology 101 class-the rest I located and reviewed on my own.) You will discover that the list of resources is quite extensive. All the links to your sources are "active"-I verified by clicking on the link for each source.
Several of the sources are intended as a background on Gender and Socialization-amazingly, they are all an "interesting" read. You will have to locate these on your own-just "scroll" until you locate the sources that will yield this information.
Your focus: Defining Femininity-We will discuss how to "narrow" this broad topic this week. You will use the "essential question" that begins this chapter as a guide: What is the impact of the gender roles that society creates and enforces? I will inform you of the specific requirements (number of pages and number of sources) by Thursday, 11/15.
Gender Roles: Defining Femininity Resources
(click on link) Have fun!

SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 7 (seven words list 7 and three words list 6)  will be given on Tuesday, 13 November.

A REMINDER: THE 24-HOUR RULE-Once you are given the opportunity to review a graded-written response-carefully examining my responses-asking classmates to read their written responses (those classmates receiving a "higher" grade)-then going home and re-reading the assigned text, you may then approach me to arrange a writing conference. This was made clear from the beginning of the semester! In addition, several of you do not quite understand the "effectiveness" of this directive.  Regrettably, many of you have not visited the AP English Language and Composition Home Page to review the "Sample Student Essays".

SEVERAL STUDENTS ARE STILL INSISTING THAT ENDING A BODY PARAGRAPH WITH A SPECIFIC QUOTE FROM THE TEXT IS ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! Do not attempt to "argue" with me that this is permissible! It is not acceptable-recall your English 9 Writing Unit?

Integrating Quotes

Wednesday, 7 November: Language of Composition textbook NOT required. Introduction to Gender Roles Unit (see Chapter 8 of text) and related posts on this blog.

Thursday, 8 November: ALL BANDS- Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class.

Friday, 9 November: Bring your textbook to class.

ATTENTION: If you arrive early to school early on Monday, you are welcome to visit me in Room 404 to use the computers. Since many of you know I usually stay late, you are welcome to do the same-if necessary-I will open up Room 402-the computer room. Please spread the word since many of your classmates may not have electricity and/or access to a computer.

Monday, 5 November

G-Band: Do not bring your textbook-just bring yourself to class.

The Story of X  by Lois Gould (aka as A Fabulous Child's Story)
(Appeared in the first issue of Ms. Magazine in 1972-Diedrich wonders why-perhaps, you can enlighten him and yourself in the process...)
Read this at your own leisure-we are not in a "rush" to begin the Gender Unit (Chapter 8 of your textbook)

HW: TBA (Please do not fret about this class-you will be prepared for the NYS English Regents and the AP Language and Composition exam-do not worry about completing the work-we will work together on the assignments-we will work together on attempting to endure the disruption that the hurricane has caused in all of our lives...)

Take the Gender Traits Test
NOTE: You are NOT being asked anything that would/should result in embarrassment. This is about GENDER!

After reading The Good Wife's Guide from 1955, do you think any of the suggestions still hold true in the 21st century for women? Is that a bad thing or a good one? Explain...

http://www.j-walk.com/other/goodwife/index.htm

DUE DATE: TBA

Introduction to our next unit(Chapter on Gender)

 

Please be advised that I have cancelled the SAT Vocabulary Quiz for Friday.

Schedule for Week of 29 October

Since I just signed-in on Monday at 1408 hours, I want everyone to STAY SAFE and to keep your "brand-new" textbook dry!

Monday, 29 October-Just a reminder: Your homework that was due today-will now be turned-in once the NYC schools re-open. See link below (Textbook assignment question related to Mehl's essay).

SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 7-Friday, 2 November.

I am disappointed that several students did not turn-in the Postman effectiveness speech assignment-recall my policy-see class contract-NO EXCUSES!

When we return to school, bring your textbook.

Study: Men Talk Just As Much As Women (NPR Interview Matthias Mehl)

 HOMEWORK: Refer to page 560, question # 8. DUE Monday, 29 October:ALL BANDS! (A and B Band students MUST hand deliver the assignment to me in Room 404-DO NOT PLACE THE ASSIGNMENT IN MY MAILBOX ON THE FIRST-FLOOR!)

Homework Assignment Due Friday, 26 October: Why is this speech so effective?
(A "hard-copy" of this speech distributed in class on Tuesday, 23 October.) This assignment MUST be word-processed/typed! NO EXCUSES! (Click on the link above to download and print a copy of this speech.)

Homework Assignment Due Thursday, 25 October: Chapter 4 (Language of Composition Second edition) pages 166-174 Writing a Synthesis Essay. This assignment may be hand-written if desired. If you are absent on Tuesday, 23 October, you must see me on Wednesday, 24 October to obtain the "new" textbook-you must first return the "first-edition". No excuses for not complying with this this directive.

The Language of Composition: Chapter 3 Terms (Quizlet)

Dear Parents: On Thursday, your child will receive a report cart at the end of B-Band. Please be advised that the "letter-grade" indicated will not reflect an accurate "grade" since grades were not "rounded-up" to the nearest whole-grade. However, if you visit the school's on line-grading report (jupitergrades.com) you will discover your child's "actual" numerical grade for the first-marking period. This numerical grade WILL be averaged with the grade your child earns for the second-marking period. If you do not have your OWN password (not your child's), please contact the LMGHS Parent Coordinator. When we meet this week, I will give you a print-out for grades and assignments your child completed this marking-period.

Schedule for Week of 22 October

NOTE: I am no longer accepting assignments hand-written! Word-process (type) all assignments. Printers are located throughout the building-do not wait until the day the assignment is due to locate a printer.

Read chapters 6 and 7 of The Great Gatsby for Friday, 26 October.

Please bring your Language of Composition textbook to class on Tuesday, 23 October. We will visit the Bookroom to exchange your text for the "second-edition" for this textbook. Perhaps, you will share my passion for this edition once you begin "flipping" through the pages.

Monday, 22 October through Wednesday, 24 October: The Synthesis Essay continued...

Thursday, 25 October: Bring your "new" textbook to class.

Friday, 26 October: Diedrich is pleased to inform you that all of his AP classes are meeting today!
His classes will take a practice AP Style MC test as a class-not independently, not in a group, but rather as a class with Diedrich guiding you through the 'thinking" strategies for the selection of a choice.

Help me solve an enigma...Why aren't there more students visiting me during 37.5 minutes to discuss assignments before it is due as well as after the grade for the assignment has been posted. I welcome all students-many do come to 404 for assistance-sadly, those not doing well have not...

Please be advised that soon-beginning this week-you will no longer have several days to complete an assignment!

Schedule for Week of 15 October

NOTE: Too many students are NOT adhering to Diedrich's "48 Hour Rule." If you miss a class activity and /or an assessment, you have two school days to make-it up during 37.5 minutes (even if your class does not meet on that day). Furthermore, please re-read what you MUST do if absent when an assignment is due.

A Reminder: PSAT (Wednesday, 17 October)-Bring sharpened pencils-LMGHS will NOT supply you with one!

Monday, 15 October: G Band-Bring The Great Gatsby novel to class

Tuesday, 16 October: A, B, and G Bands-Bring The Great Gatsby novel to class for the AP Style Multiple Choice TEST on Chapters 3, 4, and 5. You must answer 30 questions within the allocated time, without providing a justification for your answer choice. BRING PENCILS FOR "BUBBLE" SHEET.  See textbook assignment on pages 66-68; answer the questions in complete sentences, leaving a space after each response. Please Note: This assignment was posted last week and discussed in class.

Wednesday, 17 October: PSAT- a modified Band schedule-I will only see B Band. Just bring yourself-no novel or textbook required. We will work on the writing of the Synthesis Essay.

Thursday, 18 Friday: same as Wednesday

Friday, 19 October: All Bands-SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 6) By now, you are aware that you will be tested on THREE words from List 5 and on SEVEN words from List 6. Bring The Great Gatsby text to class!

Synthesis Essay Podcast

Synthesis Essay 2009 (specific references made to this essay in the podcast-listen and learn-her voice is much more pleasant to listen to than hearing Diedrich's voice...

Synthesizing Sources: Entering the Conversation (Chapter 3)
(Power-point)

ATTENTION G-BAND: Bring Your Textbook and The Great Gatsby to class on Thursday, 11 October. Prior to your group's presentation of your "community service" source, you will take a quiz on either Chapter 4 OR on Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby.
(You will need the novel on Friday, 12 October-as well.
A and B Band Students: Please bring your Great Gatsby text to class on Thursday, 11 October and on Friday, 12 October. You will take a quiz on either Chapter 4 OR on Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK DUE TUESDAY, 16 OCTOBER: See textbook assignment on pages 66-68; answer the questions in complete sentences, leaving a space after each response.

Synthesis Essay 2007
Synthesis Essay 2007 Sample Student Essays
Synthesis Essay 2007 Annotated

NOTE: These are NOT Diedrich's annotations...

Synthesis Essay: Citing Sources

Humor/Satire

AP Credit Policy Information

By now, you are familiar with Diedrich's "24 Hour Rule"...BUT he actually has a "48 Hour Rule." If you are absent for a test/quiz/class activity, you have TWO school days to make-up the assessment during 37 1/2 minutes. For example, if you were absent for the SAT Vocabulary: List 4 Quiz on Friday, 5 October, you must make it up by the end of the school day on Tuesday, 9 October.

The Great Gatsby
View this video/power point

Schedule for Week of 8 October

NOTE: I was more than generous with the scoring of the Chapter 2 AP Style MC Question CLA. (8 Questions/-10 points for each incorrect response +10 points added for those groups that may have missed a "troublesome" question.)

Tuesday, 9 October: ALL BANDS-Turn-in HOMEWORK identified on the last slide of power point post (see below). Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class today-DO NOT ASK TO GO TO YOUR LOCKER TO RETRIEVE Topic: Introduction to Synthesizing Sources

Wednesday, 10 October: No need to bring your textbook today. We will continue the lesson on Tuesday's topic.

Thursday, 11 October: ALL BANDS: Be prepared for a QUIZ on either Chapter 4 OR on Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby. I know what you are thinking... Bring your novel to class-make sure you read BOTH Chapters in preparation for class today.

Friday, 12 October: ALL BANDS-Bring The Great Gatsby to class today. SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 5 (SEVEN words for List 5 and THREE words from List 4/Do I have to keep reminding you about this?

A Special Note about your next AP Style MC Practice:
This time you will complete questions for Chapters 3-5 INDEPENDENTLY! Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 16 October...

The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 power point

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Homework Due Tuesday, 9 October: See Last Slide of the power point for Your Assignment

Take the Election Quiz

SAT Vocabulary Quiz-List 4 (SEVEN words from List 4 and THREE words from List 3): Friday, 5 October. Soon, I will no longer remind you about the quizzes.

Schedule for Week of 1 October:
Written responses analyzing Morley's On Laziness-focusing on STYLE due Tuesday, 2 October. All assignments should be typed (word-processed). I give you ample time to complete an assignment so there should NOT be any excuses for why you are unable to comply with this directive.

G Band: Monday/Tuesday AND A and B Band: Tuesday/Wednesday
Textbook NOT Required. We will engage in a rhetorical analysis of JFK's Inaugural Address.

A-B-G Bands: Thursday/Friday: Read Chapters 2 AND 3 of The Great Gatsby BEFORE Thursday's class. On Thursday, you will take a TEN Question Quiz (short answer/TEN Minutes) over CHAPTER 3 THEN ON Friday, 5 October you will take a Group Practice AP Style Multiple Choice "Test" on Chapter 2 (could be a question or two from Chapter 2).

Different Groups=Different Members!

Just a Reminder: G- Band Students- No Need to Bring Your Textbook to Class Today, Monday, 1 October.

For those of you who would like to get an early start on this assignment DUE Tuesday, 2 October, simply click on the title of the essay: On Laziness by Christopher Morley.

(You probably should review the content of Chapter 2 of your textbook. We will do this in class on Thursday and Friday of this week.)

This assignment should be "typed" (Word-processed)-I am disappointed that the same students have consistently turned-in hand-written assignments. Re-read the class-policy handout! You have the opportunity to use the computers and printer in Room 404 during 37 1/2 minutes.

Just a Reminder: ALL Bands-A-B-G will bring the Language of Composition textbook to class on Thursday, 27 September! If you do not comply with this directive, you will receive a "0" for entering my classroom unprepared. Do not ask permission to retrieve it from your locker or from another location. Amazingly, some of the same students from each class have been entering 404 without the required text/binders. I know who you are...

A Reminder: Textbook Homework Assignment posted earlier is due on Tuesday, 25 September (pages 28-34)

ALL BANDS: Bring The Great Gatsby to class on Tuesday, 25 September. We will begin with a "brief" quiz on Chapter 1 (approximately 5 short-answer questions-MAXIMUM Time to complete the quiz: FIVE minutes). You will then complete a "group" test on Chapter 1-practicing AP Style Multiple Choice Questions.

Attention G-Band Students: Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class today, Monday, 24 September.

A-B-and G Bands: Bring The Great Gatsby to class on Tuesday, 25 September

Understanding Paradox...

The Great Gatsby and the Roaring Twenties (Part I)

The Great Gatsby and the Roaring Twenties (Part 2)

Narrative in The Great Gatsby
(Click on the link and sit back and enjoy the video lecture from the UK)

Homework Assignment- Due Tuesday, 25 September:

Refer to pages 28-34 of your textbook. This assignment should be "typed"
 (word-processed). Do not wait until Monday evening to begin this assignment.

Unspun...Text Annotations
Realizing-that for many students-the task of annotating may not have been required previously-I was "generous" in the awarding of the grade. However, it soon became obvious that students did not refer to Adler's How to Mark a Book nor to the suggestions provided  for the completion of this activity. Furthermore, I indicated that the book would be "collected and evaluated" (words were in bold print). For those individuals who downloaded the text on a "tablet", you are to report to me during 37 1/2 minutes with your device...
(Jupiter grade percentages/calculations will be "re-adjusted" since this assignment was in essence a project.) A "separate" grade for chapter outlines/notes will be entered, accordingly.

Just in case you were wondering why I took so long to enter the grade for your Introductory Letter Assignment:  Prior to reading your letter, I wanted  get to know you first-sitting in my classroom-during our first-week of the semester -although, I do have to admit that I would  glance at the seating chart as I began to read your letter-to visualize who had written the letter.

Many of you have shared similar concerns and I will address these in class.

Schedule for Week of 17 September:

If you did not turn-in the Introductory Letter Homework Assignment, I will accept the late submission ONLY if it is completed during 37 1/2 minutes in Room 404 during my supervision.


NOTE: Since we have a "Band" schedule, some classes will only meet with me twice this week.
Regardless, ALL Bands will have the List 2 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 21 September. Recall, for this quiz, you will be tested on Seven of the words from this list and on Three of the words from List 1. (See POSTING below to download and print list 2-you were informed about this previously.)

A-B-and G Bands: Bring textbook to class on Wednesday-Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday, 19 September: Homework Assignment Due-All Bands-"Yes, even G-Band!" Analyzing the effectiveness of Einstein's response (see pages 9-10 of textbook)

Thursday, 20 September: Introduction of rhetorical modes/text structures/patterns of organization Homework: TBA

Friday, 21 September: SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 2 (six minutes) Patterns of Development continued...Distribution of The Great Gatsby Homework: TBA

Please Note: If absent for the Summer Reading Assessment on Tuesday, 11 September, you must report during 37 1/2 minutes (Wednesday/Thursday) or after H-Band on Friday, 14 September. I do stay late on Friday so there should not be any excuses-you will NOT be able to complete this test after this week-after all-others will not be pleased that you have had additional time to prepare. (Your friends may keep you company as long as they do not assist you with the exam.)

Schedule for Week of 10 September:

As previously indicated, all Bands will take the Summer Reading Assessment on the assigned texts (The Color Purple and On the Road) on Tuesday, 11 September following the format of the Critical Lens Essay on the NYS English Regents. (Dear Parents: Your child has had practice with the writing of this essay in grades 9 and 10. We will continue with the preparation in the writing of this essay for the scheduled NYS English Regents in January, 2013.

A Reminder: ALL Bands-SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1) on Friday, 14 September. Test Format: Matching-Study ALL THIRTY Words-you will be tested on TEN (Time allocated-SEVEN Minutes!)

ALL CONTRACTS DUE: Friday, 14 September. Also, "something else" is due...something that is required...something that I will check...something that will be graded. (Note the repetition of "something"-perhaps, it is related to "something" will  be studying? 

Monday, 10 September

G-Band: Introduction to  Syntax Analysis

Tuesday, 11 September

A, B, and G Bands: The Critical Lens Essay

Wednesday, 12 September

A and B Bands: Introduction to Syntax Analysis

Thursday, 13 September

A, B, and G Bands: No need to bring your textbook to class today-BRING IT ON FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER.

We will continue with the study of Syntax Analysis.

Friday, 14 September

SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1)

Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class. We will continue with our examination of Chapter 1

Homework Assignment: DUE Friday, 7 September

Introductory Letter

AP Language and Composition Class Procedures and Student Contract

Weekly Vocabulary Quizzes

ATTENTION AP STUDENTS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES

Beginning with our second week of school, you will take a Vocabulary Quiz. For our first quiz (List 1), you will study all THIRTY words on this list-but you will be tested on only TEN of the words. (TEST FORMAT: MATCHING) However, for your second Vocabulary Quiz you will study ALL of the words for List 2-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list AND THREE of the words from List 1. Let me clarify-for our THIRD Vocabulary Quiz-you will study ALL of the words for List 3-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list and THREE of the words from List 2. We will follow this procedure throughout the year until you are tested on each of the lists which appear when you click on the link above: "SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES."

I recommend that you make-up Flash-Cards for each list and store them in a shoebox for your review. Furthermore, you probably should download and print these lists and place them in your required three-ring binder for this class.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES WILL HAVE A "WEIGHT" OF 12% FOR EACH MARKING PERIOD WHEN "JUPITER" CALCULATES YOUR GRADE.

One Look Dictionary will provide assistance with the pronunciation of the words-you will "hear" how a specific word is pronounced. (Click on "one look.")

Grammar Review Packet
Why would Diedrich post a link for this document?

Familiarize yourself with the content of this presentation-you will soon discover the rationale for this directive.

On the Road PHOTOS

AP Scores: I received notification from the College Board that grades will be released "gradually" according to regions throughout the US and throughout the world.  Scores for the "Eastern Region" will be released sometime during the afternoon on 5 July. Perhaps, you will have access to your score at that time as well.

AP Scores Access Schedule

Dear Parents: On Wednesday, 27 June-your child will receive his/her report card. Please note that your child's final grade in this class "could" be raised if your child received a "4" or a "5" on the AP English Language and Composition Examination. However, there are several exceptions to this: students excessively absent and/or late-students who habitually turned-in late homework assignments (completed during 37 1/2 minutes)-students who were insubordinate throughout the year will not receive this grade change increase. I have reminded students about this throughout the ENTIRE year!

I usually receive the grade report by the end of the first week in July.

Please remind your child to return ALL textbooks to the school on Wednesday, 27 June.

STUDENTS: Please pick-up your loose-leaf binder in Room 404. I do not have the storage-space available to keep it until September!

Be Advised: I have updated the results of three assignments on Jupiter (Patrick Henry, Murrow Speech, and the Annotations for the Murrow speech). Dear Parents: I have repeatedly reminded your child that the assignments missing can ONLY be made-up during the designated 37 1/2 minute tutoring sessions. Furthermore, I have even indicated that I would even stay late on Friday to accommodate your child's schedule. Kindly urge your child to take advantage of the opportunity to change their "0" to a passing grade.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT-THE CUT-OFF DATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY IS WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 2012!

Schedule for Week of 28 May:


For Tuesday, 29 May: ALL BANDS: Read Roads to Destiny (see link for story below) FOCUS: Existentialism I suggest you download and print a copy of this story if possible-annotate and write notes in the margins. This will facilitate discussion. Be advised that I directed you to this story approximately ten days ago. By Now everyone should have turned-in the Dialectical Journals for Chapters 7/8 and 9/10. If you have not done so, you must hand me this assignment as you enter the classroom on Tuesday-DO NOT EMAIL ME THIS ASSIGNMENT AND DO NOT PLACE THIS ASSIGNMENT IN MY MAILBOX.

You must bring your textbook to class on Tuesday for collection and you must bring TEWWG novel to class on Tuesday for collection also!

 

WOW! You have completed the AP English Language and Composition Examination and have earned a 4 or a 5! Too bad your morning had to begin the way it did. As I typed this statement, I realized that your experience this morning is related to our next topic/lesson/writing assignment. Included below is a link to the short story you will be assigned after the watching of a film related to our next unit of study.

Roads of Destiny  O' Henry

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday! Please keep in mind that the semester is not over...