English III:
AP Language and Composition
DAILY AGENDA
APRIL 2021
NOVEMBER DAILY AGENDA
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Enduring Understandings:
Essential Questions:
Gatsby Annotations:
An alphabetical glossary of terms and phrases that define and describe people, places, and things mentioned in the novel.
Concordance to The Great Gatsby
Gatsby Extension Links
WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE
Block 2A 8:06 - 8:43
Learning Targets: I can
-PREPARE FOR THE AP TEST
AP Test Reflection:
Please take this brief survey: REFLECTION SURVEY
HOMEWORK Due:
Get a jumpstart on your final essay:
Gatsby Synthesis Essay:
DUE 6/16 by 12:00 NOON.
This essay will be counted as a 60 point SUMMATIVE for Q4 and your Final Exam Grade.
Synthesis Final Essay Document
Watching The Great Gatsby.
You may use this time to work on your Final Essay for the novel.
MONDAY 6 JUNE
Block 2A 8:06 - 8:43
Learning Targets: I can
-PREPARE FOR THE AP TEST
HOMEWORK Due:
Get a jumpstart on your final essay:
Gatsby Synthesis Essay:
DUE 6/16 by 12:00 NOON.
This essay will be counted as a 60 point SUMMATIVE for Q4 and your Final Exam Grade.
Synthesis Final Essay Document
THURSDAY 3 JUNE
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-PREPARE FOR THE AP TEST
HOMEWORK Due:
AP EXAM REVIEW MATERIALS:
No official assignment, but Mrs. Pixley pulled together some review resources with extra credit opportunities.
BIG PICTURE TIPS Essay Outline Cheat Sheet
AP Lang and Comp Choice Board Review
AP College Board Review Videos
Extra Credit Opportunities Available
TUESDAY 1 JUNE
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-write a synthesis essay in 55 minutes.
1. Use class time to write your final FRQ1 (Synthesis Essay)
LINK TO TELEVISION SYNTHESIS PROMPT
Suggested reading time—15 minutes
Suggested writing time—40 minutes
SUBMIT TO SCHOOLOGY
HOMEWORK Due:
AP EXAM REVIEW MATERIALS:
No official assignment, but Mrs. Pixley pulled together some review resources with extra credit opportunities.
AP Lang and Comp Choice Board Review
AP College Board Review Videos
Extra Credit Opportunities Available
Warm up:
Last minute meeting for Mrs. Pixley.
NO GOOGLE MEET TODAY!
4. Make sure Chapters 8 and 9 are complete.
Respond to 15 slides in the speaker notes.
You can analyze Fitzgerald’s language, respond to a question slide, or make connections to the Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings.
2. Choose American Dream or Television Prompt for INTERIM Grade.
POST CHOICE TO SCHOOLOGY
No Samples for American Dream Synthesis
THURSDAY 27 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-participate in a scored discussion of Chapter 7
-review student exemplars of Freedom vs Safety prompt.
-write American Dream Synthesis
2. Review Student Samples: Safety vs Freedom
HOMEWORK Due:
Respond to 15 slides in the speaker notes.
You can analyze Fitzgerald’s language, respond to a question slide, or make connections to the Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings.
TUESDAY 24 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-participate in a scored discussion of Chapter 5 and 6.
-review requirements for Synthesis Prompt (FRQ1)
2. Synthesis Prompt: The American Dream
OR
Go to joinpd.com and enter txohfl
HOMEWORK Due:
Respond to 10 slides in the speaker notes.
You can analyze Fitzgerald’s language, respond to a question slide, or make connections to the Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings.
FRIDAY 21 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-participate in a scored discussion of Chapter 2 and 3.
-collaborate with peers on thesis and evidence for Menken Prompt.
2. AP PROMPT: Freedom or Safety
As soon as you finish your quiz, you may begin writing your response.
HOMEWORK Due:
Respond to 15 slides in the speaker notes.
You can analyze Fitzgerald’s language, respond to a question slide, or make connections to the Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings.
This is the least complicated essay and exactly like a history DBQ. Synthesis Essay Overview Video (25 min)
WEDNESDAY 19 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-participate in a scored discussion of Chapter 2 and 3.
-collaborate with peers on thesis and evidence for Menken Prompt.
2. AP Multiple Choice: Missing Passage
Slides 50-56
LINK TO FULL LENGTH PRACTICE PRESENTATION
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Come to Friday’s class prepared to write a response to
Prompt 3: Freedom or Safety.
OPTIONAL OUTLINE DOCUMENT
2. Slides 50-56
LINK TO FULL LENGTH PRACTICE PRESENTATION
3. Read and respond to Chapter 4.
Respond to TEN slides in the speaker notes.
You can analyze Fitzgerald’s language, respond to a question slide, or make connections to the Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings.
3. Safety vs Freedom
Schoology Discussion
Locate two classmates with similar views and complete the PROMPT 3 BENTSHOP
MONDAY 17 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
NO GOOGLE MEET TODAY!
Check your email!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND UTILIZING THE TIMER BELOW.
Individually start the timer when you are ready to begin.
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Finish Chapter 2 and 3 of The Great Gatsby.
DUE WEDNESDAY May 19
Make a COPY of the following presentation. You should make thoughtful reflection IN THE SPEAKER NOTES of 20 slides. UPLOAD your annotated presentation to Schoology. Chapter 2 and 3 Presentation
You will have 60 minutes to answer 45 multiple choice questions.
As you answer the questions, keep track of your answers on the following answer sheet so you can easily transfer them to Schoology.
Remote Learner Answer Sheet Hard Copy for F2F students
(on Mrs. Pixley’s desk, ask
the substitute to pass out)
LINK TO FULL LENGTH PRACTICE PRESENTATION
NOTE: Feel free to use your own method to keep track of your answers so they can be transferred to Schoology.
Make sure you upload your answers to Schoology!
MONDAY 17 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
NO GOOGLE MEET TODAY!
Check your email!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND UTILIZING THE TIMER BELOW.
Individually start the timer when you are ready to begin.
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Finish Chapter 2 and 3 of The Great Gatsby.
DUE WEDNESDAY May 19
Make a COPY of the following presentation. You should make thoughtful reflection IN THE SPEAKER NOTES of 20 slides. UPLOAD your annotated presentation to Schoology. Chapter 2 and 3 Presentation
You will have 60 minutes to answer 45 multiple choice questions.
As you answer the questions, keep track of your answers on the following answer sheet so you can easily transfer them to Schoology.
Remote Learner Answer Sheet Hard Copy for F2F students
(on Mrs. Pixley’s desk, ask
the substitute to pass out)
LINK TO FULL LENGTH PRACTICE PRESENTATION
NOTE: Feel free to use your own method to keep track of your answers so they can be transferred to Schoology.
Make sure you upload your answers to Schoology!
THURSDAY 13 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-participate in a scored discussion of Chapter 1.
-collaborate with peers on thesis and evidence for Ownership Prompt
-write the introduction and body paragraph for Ownership Prompt.
2. Group Work: BENTSHOP OWNERSHIP
With your group members, create an outline.
Choose the strongest THESIS, and Supporting Evidence.
Write your topic sentences for these paragraphs.
LINK TO GROUP PRESENTATION DOCUMENT
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Finish Chapter 2 and 3 of The Great Gatsby.
DUE WEDNESDAY May 19
Make a COPY of the following presentation. You should make thoughtful reflection IN THE SPEAKER NOTES of 20 slides. UPLOAD your annotated presentation to Schoology. Chapter 2 and 3 Presentation
2. Monday’s class will be a full - length practice Multiple Choice. The questions will in a Google Presentation, NOT A PEARDECK and you will need to upload your answers to Schoology.
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
Chapter 1: Scored Discussion
Add to your notes on the 1920s background as we read and discuss.
What do you find interesting?
What do you notice?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have?
What societal or cultural values are reflected?
3. Time Writing: Intro and Body Paragraph
Write the Introduction and 1 Body Paragraph for Ownership Prompt
TUESDAY 11 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-annotate a passage for thesis and Line of Reasoning
-deepen understanding of the 1920s context for The Great Gatsby.
2. Chapter 1: Reading and Responding
Add to your notes on the 1920s background as we read and discuss.
What do you find interesting?
What do you notice?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have?
What societal or cultural values are reflected?
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Finish Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. Consider using a reference to the novel as evidence for the FRQ3: Ownership Prompt.
2. Come to class prepared for a timed writing on the OWNERSHIP PROMPT. LINK TO PROMPT
You may use any of the group outlines created in class today OR use the OUTLINE DOCUMENT to create your own.
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
AP Multiple Choice Practice #15: A Learned Man
Read and Annotate the passage.
Respond to the MC Questions.
LINK TO PEARDECK LINK TO PRESENTATION Answer Key
OR
Go to joinpd.com and enter elqdng
3. Group Work: BENTSHOP OWNERSHIP
With your group members, create an outline.
Choose the strongest THESIS, and Supporting Evidence.
Write your topic sentences for these paragraphs.
LINK TO GROUP PRESENTATION DOCUMENT
FRIDAY 7 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-annotate a passage for thesis and Line of Reasoning
-deepen understanding of the 1920s context for The Great Gatsby.
2. Scored Discussion: Money Always Talks/How Fares the American Dream
We will be using the following book covers for the novel to spark our discussion.
Take a few minutes before our discussion to locate at least THREE Book Covers you would like to discuss.
HOMEWORK Due:
1. Finish notes on the following background information for The Great Gatsby.
Be sure to include in your notes the following:
What do you find interesting?
What do you notice about the images?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have?
What societal or cultural values are reflected?
2. Complete a BENTSHOP and construct a thesis statement for FRQ3: Ownership
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
AP Multiple Choice Practice #14: Crazy Horse
Read and Annotate the passage.
Respond to the MC Questions.
LINK TO PEARDECK LINK TO PRESENTATION
OR
Go to joinpd.com and enter zkpvwi
3. Intro to The Great Gatsby
Be sure to include in your notes the following:
What do you find interesting?
What do you notice about the images?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have?
What societal or cultural values are reflected?
NOTE: You can use the thesis template provided or one from the OUTLINE DOCUMENT.
WEDNESDAY 5 MAY
Block 2A 8:40 - 9:30
Learning Targets: I can
-write a well developed argument essay about polite speech.
Assignments Due:
DUE FRIDAY:
Money Always Talks and How Fares the Dream
Read the articles, take the survey, respond to the graphic, respond to the questions for each article.
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
FRQ3: Polite Speech
You have 50 minutes to respond to this prompt.
You must have an introduction.
TWO Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
NOTE: One of your body paragraphs can be the visual analysis as long as it relates to your thesis.
MONDAY 3 MAY
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
--annotate a passage for thesis and Line of Reasoning
-write an argument essay paragraph based on an image.
-present The Bluest Eye creative projects.
2. Polite Speech Visual Analysis
Write a paragraph for the “Polite Speech” prompt using this picture as evidence.
Assignments Due:
1. Come to class on Wednesday prepared to write the Polite Speech FRQ.
2. DUE FRIDAY:
Money Always Talks and How Fares the Dream
Read the articles, take the survey, respond to the graphic, respond to the questions for each article.
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
AP Multiple Choice Practice #12: Becoming a Writer
Read and Annotate the passage.
Respond to the MC Questions.
Complete the reflection slide AFTER we have finished reviewing the correct answers.
LINK TO PEARDECK LINK TO PRESENTATION
OR
Go to joinpd.com and enter obuqrd
THURSDAY 29 APRIL
Block 2A 9:32 - 10:50
Learning Targets: I can
-annotate a passage for thesis and Line of Reasoning
-work with a partner to analyze question stems.
-work independently on my Illuminated Passage Project
2. Group Work: Polite Speech
With your group members, create an outline.
Choose the strongest THESIS, Supporting Evidence, and Counterclaim.
Write your topic sentences for these paragraphs.
LINK TO GROUP PRESENTATION DOCUMENT
Assignments Due:
Good Luck on your AP Government Exam.
Use your weekend to prepare!
See you on Wednesday.
Come to class prepared to write the argument essay for the POLITE SPEECH prompt!
1. Warm up: LINK TO GOOGLE MEET
AP Multiple Choice Practice #11: GAP YEAR
Read and Annotate the passage individually.
Respond to the MC Questions.
Complete the reflection slide AFTER we have finished reviewing the correct answers.
OR
Go to joinpd.com and enter swjeag
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