1. Hi, AP Lang! You need: Journal Pencil/pen Journal (4/29/15): Every year, hundreds of thousands high school juniors and seniors sign the Nationwide Prom Promise to abstain from drinking and drugs after they leave prom. The promise also vows against drunk driving. Four years ago two Williamsport High School students were headed to an after-prom party when their car slammed into a tree, causing them to die instantly. The accident was not caused by drugs nor alcohol, but excessive speed. D, C, Q: The Prom Promise program is effective.

2. Agenda: Journal: Prom Promise Collect Whatever it Takes part 2 Last thoughts on Rhetorical Analysis: – “Why I Remain a Baseball Fan” Rhetorical Modes… Mentally Prepping for Multiple Choice Synthesis Organization – $SEEITT (for thesis) – Introduce your topic and THEN use the sources. HOMEWORK: – MAKE NOTE CARDS. STUDY! – Decide which timed writing you want to be your LAST (tomorrow). When you leave you will have: -analyzed the use of rhetorical strategies and devices within two excerpts.

3. Toulmin Model

4. Syllogism

5. April 29 Journal: After reading Fences, do you think fences have more of a positive or negative effect on our lives? Agenda: -Journal -WCPS Demographics -Thesis Writing -Pre-Writing -Reflection

6. Good, Bad, Ugly? Everyone should read Fences. You should read this book; I really liked it. Fences is about a family in the 1950s. Fences should be read by all 11 th grade students in Washington County Public Schools because students can relate to it.

7. Thesis Statements Includes topic & claim & why: – Fences should/should not be read by every 11 th grader in Washington County Public Schools because of it’s relatable characters. – Topics should be in order as they will be in the essay! Does NOT include phrases like: – I think – You should – (anything with personal pronouns)

8. Reflection: Concerning your essay: -What are you most nervous about? -What are you most excited about?

9. Journal Explodes REQUIREMENTS 5 paragraphs – Introduction – Conclusion 3 middle supporting paragraphs – Evidence – Examples – Personal stories/anecdotes Thesis statement RUBRIC Each paragraph = 5 points Thesis statement = 5 points Details/evidence to support/explain thesis statements = 5 points GREAT vocab = 5 bonus points 40 points total

10. How can self-imposed barriers prevent people from growing and experiencing their dreams?

11. Fences Fences are good because…Fences are bad because… Divide you from neighbor problems Provide privacy Create boundaries Protection Keep pets contained A sense of style (decorate them) Create boundaries Restricts exploration A symbol of disagreement Creates a limited space Doesn’t allow anything new