AP English III Lesson Plans

Monday/Tuesday, August 24/25, Day A/B:

1. Introduction & Overview
2. The AP Basics: Diction, Selection of Detail, Tone  
3. 2009-2010 Vocabulary Program: Quizlet.com
4. AP Analysis: The Declaration of Independence: A brief introduction into the importance of diction and selection of detail
5. HOMEWORK: (1.) The Most Important American Film. Essay due Friday/Monday. Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, Size 11, and NO NAME! (2.) Create accounts for both Google and Quizlet.

Wednesday/Thursday, August 26/27, Day A/B:

Computer Lab

1. Grammar Lesson: Inserting direct quotations.
2. Google Books: Locate on-line copy of The Awakening.
3. On-Line Class Discussion: Kate Chopin's The Awakening.
4. Quizlet.com: Quick Practice Session
5. Mr. Wevodau’s Wiki Page: Sign up to be a writer.
6. HOMEWORK: (1.) Finish essay. Please bring a typed copy WITHOUT your name to class. (2.) Obtain a copy of Lies My Teacher Told Me by next Friday. (3.) Study Quizlet.com sets.

Friday/Monday, August 28/31, Day A/B:

1. Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion. Share essays on The Most Important American Film. Quiet reading and assessment. The most effective arguments will be determined and read aloud.
2. Debriefing: Why were some arguments more effective than others?
3. HOMEWORK: (1.) You will be assigned to a group of five. On Mr. Wevodau’s Wiki Site (wevodau.pbworks.com) please construct a page that answers all the posted questions on Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Use direct quotes from the novel to support or illustrate your ideas. The group will receive one grade, so be sure that all members agree with the ideas presented. (2.) Quizlet.com

Tuesday/Wednesday, Sept 1/2, Day A/B:

Computer Lab

1. Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Read and Discuss WikiPage writings.
2. Major Project Introduction: Using Federal Census Records to Document Family History, an exercise in using American primary source documents.
3. HOMEWORK: Fill out family history forms provided by Mr. Wevodau. Contact relatives in order to trace your family lineage as far back as possible.  

Thursday/Friday, Sep 3/4, Day A/B:

Picture Day: Look Nice If You Care.

1. In-Class Essay (test grade): AP Released Multiple Choice Exam  (Day B Students Only.)
2. HOMEWORK: Quizlet Quiz #1

Tuesday/Wednesday, Sep 8/9, Day A/B:

1. Quizlet Quiz #1: Covering at least Lists 1 & 2.
2. Cormac McCarthy's The Road, continued discussion.
3. AP Essay: Introduction & Assignment
4. HOMEWORK: (1.) Compose essay response to 1991 AP Stravinsky prompt. (2.) Gather family records. (3.) Quizlet.com

Thursday/Friday, Sep 10/11, Day A/B:

Computer Lab 

1. Group Project Review: Look at Wiki Projects for The Road
2. Census Research Project: How to find original census records.
3. HOMEWORK: (1.) Begin gathering Federal Census data. (2.) Quizlet.com Quiz (3.) Read Lies My Teacher Told Me, Chapter 10: The Disappearance of the Recent Past. Please answer the corresponding message board post under Literature. 

Monday/Tuesday, Sep 14/15, Day A/B:

1. Review 1991 Stravinsky Essay Prompt. Explain AP essay scoring.
2. Family Research Project: Continued explanation.
3. HOMEWORK: (1.) Gather primary source documents for research project. (2.) Go to Advanced Placement Essay Reviews. At the bottom of the page, click on 2006 AP Essays Form A. Compose a response to Question 1, on Pink Flamingos. Beforehand, review the sample file with three essays plus scoring commentary located immediately below. (3.) Study Quizlet.com. You have two tests to take before the end of the six weeks: 3&5 and 1,2,4,&6. Prepare as appropriate. Take on quiz next Tuesday/Wednesday. 

Tuesday/Wednesday, Oct 6/7, Day A/B:

PSAT Preparation and Practice
1. Family History Project: Preview and Expectations. Mr. Wevodau is available for consultations during PSAT practice.
2. HOMEWORK: Quizlet, Research Project, Study for PSAT

Thursday/Friday, Oct 8/9, Day A/B:

1. PSAT Preparation and Practice
2. Family History Project: Preview and Expectations. Mr. Wevodau is available for consultations during PSAT practice.
3. HOMEWORK: Quizlet, Research Project, Study for PSAT

Tuesday/Wednesday, Oct 13/14, Day A/B:

Final PSAT Preparation and Practice. The PSAT is Wednesday, Oct 14. Go to your Period 6 class.

Thursday/Friday, Oct 15/16, Day A/B:

1. PSAT Double-Quiz Grade: Released Writing Section plus Sentence Completion Questions.
2. Family History Project: Questions and models.
3. HOMEWORK: (1.) Quizlet Quiz #1, covering Lists 3, 5, and 7, next class period; (2.) Bring in full draft of research project, including cover page. You may print as draft quality with a staple.

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