Hi, AP Lang!

You need:• Journal• Pencil/pen

Journal (4/21/15):Read the article. For your journal:Defend, challenge, or qualify the principal’s actions. Back up your point of view!

Agenda:• Journal: 8th grade t-shirt• Adventure Essay (print, staple, collect)• The greatest lie you’ve ever told… or been told…• “The Ways We Lie”

– MC– Your go-to

• HOMEWORK: – Practice Test Saturday! RSVP!

When you leave you will have:-used rhetorical techniques within your

#APLangadventure essay.

Imagine…(in our dream AP Lang exam world)

The Q3 prompt is:

Establish an argument on the value of honesty. Use your readings, experiences, and observations to support your argument.

What could you use from “The Ways We Lie” as support?

April 21 Journal:What has

contributed to Troy’s current issues?

Consider: His background, his

personality?

Agenda:- Journal- Theme

Bubble!- Reflection

How well do you know your parents/grandparents?

• Birthdays?• Full name?• Maiden names?• Where were they born?• Who is their best friend?• Where did they graduate high school?• Where did they grow up?• Favorite band/singer?• Favorite food?

Reflection: How is Fences ambiguous,

complex, thought provoking, and/or provocative so far?

After Reading Act 1, Scene 2:

How can religion be a positive fence?How can religion be a negative fence?

How can self-imposed barriers prevent people

from growing and experiencing their dreams?

FencesFences 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

Journal ExplodesREQUIREMENTS

• 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

Thesis Statements• Includes topic & claim:– Maryland should not change its law because

children must learn responsibility and independence when left home alone.

• Does NOT include phrases like: – I think– You should– (really, anything with personal pronouns)