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.)