AP Language & Composition

Week of February 4th 

 

Note: Readings are DUE on the day they are listed. The schedule is subject to change based on class discussion and progress. I will announce all changes in class and will revise the online schedule. Please check the schedule frequently.

 

Date

Reading/

Activity

Homework/Due dates/Reminders

M

2/4

LATE

START

Monday Current Events

 

 Distribute American literature textbooks

·         DUE: Current Events article AND Annotated Bibliography Entry #2. Read and analyze your article; be prepared to share what you’ve learned with the class. ALSO: be sure to complete the required Annotated Bibliography Entry on NoodleTools.com; use your existing list and do not begin a new list

I can't grade your work if you don't share your list with me: Auman Current Events

 

T

2/5

Puritan influence: Jonathan Edwards’ “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

Imagery and persuasion

 

 

W

2/6

Native American myths and spirituality

 

 ·         READ (Amer. lit text): Native American myths: "The Sun Still Rises," "The Sky Tree," and "Coyote Finishes His Work" (pp. 20-25) As you read: pay particular attention to similarities/difference between the Native American stories and traditional Christian/other religious stories.

Th

2/7

Religious discussions from the Colonial period

·         READ & ANNOTATE: James Madison’s “Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments” (RRA pp. 718+)

·         WRITE: paraphrase each of his 11 points arguing for the religious freedom and SUBMIT TO SAFEASSIGNMENT. Bring a hard copy to class.

 

F

2/8

Modern arguments: Separation of church and state

 

·         FIND: one website that supports AND one that refutes separation of church and state. Review the content/arguments made by the authors

·         WRITE in your reader’s notebook: How do the websites support or challenge Madison’s points about church and state.  Are new points or arguments presented that Madison did not include?

·         DUE by the end of the day: Revision of ONE of the essays from Portfolio 3 (either Gatto/Rose or Malcolm X synthesis). DO NOT just fix non-negotiables. The revised essay must be accompanied by the grading sheet and original essay, or I won't grade it.

 

Looking ahead: Wrap-up Religion unit; begin arguments