1. AP English Language and Composition
Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

2. Plan: Syntax Lesson Frontier Research Essay directions & questions
Into the Wild reminders
Reminders about Friday due dates
Synthesis TW Q&A sheet
Begin to self & peer grade Synthesis TW

3. Syntax Lesson Original: Directions:
She informs how quickly people are polluting the earth
Directions:
Identify 1-2 errors with this phrase. Be specific – use academic language (verb, adverb, etc.)
Re-write the phrase by rearranging the syntax to resolve the 1-2 errors you identify.

4. Frontier Research Essay
Turn in a complete paper copy final draft at the start of class on Thursday, January 7th, 2016
In addition, submit your paper to by 11:59 pm on Thurs. 1/7/16
Class ID/PW:
1st period – / english1
3rd period – / english3
5th period – / english5

5. Frontier Research Essay
Take out your assignment sheet
Review the prompt and the specific requirements. Use a new color writing device to identify the items you KNOW you have done. With a different symbol, identify the items you’re not sure about or know you have not done.
Research and citations conversation

6. Into the Wild Check-in with your neighbor 
Reading and journal responses due Friday 1/8/16
Quiz and seminar in class Friday 1/8/16

7. Friday Due Dates Into the Wild reading & journal responses
Unit 3 Synthesis essay revisions
Unit 4 précis revisions
Holiday enrichment essay

8. Synthesis TW (2012 USPS) Review the prompt
what does it ask you to do?
How do you know?
With a partner – read through the “Student Performance Q&A” document
Practice reflection and extension as you read:
What is something you thought you knew
What is something you learned
How and when will you apply this learning

9. Synthesis TW (2012 USPS)
Read through the rubric. Mark the rubric with high, mid, and low scores.
In groups of 3-4 – read each others’ essays.
Annotate the essay for essential elements of a synthesis paper.
Use the rubric to score the essay. Make sure to use the language of the rubric as you score.
Write a scoring rationale (3 ish sentences)
Make sure that you score your own essay, and that at least two other people do as well 